Community is the foundation on which success is built. A strong support network opens opportunities and helps us overcome even the most challenging adversity.
On this episode, I’m joined by Prem Natarajan, Chief Scientist, EVP, and Head of Enterprise Data and AI at Capital One, to explore his journey from Chennai to leading AI initiatives at a major financial services company.
Key Takeaways:
(00:11) The value of continual security testing.
(00:18) The importance of prioritizing your security issues.
(19:47) How early life influences and role models shape career ambitions.
(21:30) The critical role of mentors and asymmetrical mentorship relationships.
(29:00) Learning life lessons through sports and teamwork.
(36:22) Early technical projects shaping an engineering career.
(41:00) Balancing foundational understanding with pragmatic goals in engineering.
(50:23) The importance of curiosity and admitting when you don't know.
(56:25) Transitioning from academia to industry and the AI revolution.
(01:07:11) Family influence and persistence as a mantra.
(01:08:51) Nurturing relationships and leveraging education.
(01:09:13) Advice on leveraging education and imagination for young professionals.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajan/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-one/
https://www.bbn.com/
University of Southern California -
https://www.usc.edu/
https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/alexa
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