Joshua Feinberg asks about career advice for those interested in client-facing roles within digital infrastructure and energy, but who are not inclined towards technical careers like engineering or computer science.
Patricia Alvina advises exploring various roles, maintaining a curious attitude, and emphasizes the importance of networking to understand different perspectives and company dynamics.
She encourages aspiring professionals to learn about stakeholders, decision-makers, and the specific pain points of the company.
Alvina reassures that non-technical individuals bring valuable perspectives to technical teams and urges active listening to grasp the problems and solutions within the organization.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #42 Patricia Alvina, Sales Manager ASEAN at Siemens Singapore | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Action Items
- Explore different roles and career paths within the digital infrastructure and energy space.
- Network extensively by meeting people, asking questions about their roles and how they help solve problems.
- Understand the different stakeholders, their pain points, and decision-makers within the organization.
- Maintain a positive attitude and be open to learning the technical aspects, as different perspectives are valuable in a team.
- Focus on active listening and learning more about the problems being solved in the digital infrastructure and energy space.
Outline
Career Advice for Non-Technical Roles in Digital Infrastructure and Energy
- Joshua Feinberg introduces the topic by asking Patricia Alvina for advice on digital infrastructure and energy careers for those who prefer client-facing roles over technical careers like engineering or computer science.
- Patricia Alvina shares her personal journey, noting that although she was not initially very technical, she had to develop technical skills over time due to her job requirements.
- She emphasizes the importance of exploration, curiosity, and maintaining a positive attitude when considering non-technical roles in these fields.
- Networking is highlighted as crucial, and aspiring professionals are advised to meet people, ask questions, and understand the roles and stakeholders within the company.
- Patricia reassures that different perspectives are valuable and encourages active listening to understand the problems and solutions within the team, emphasizing that it's okay to ask questions and not be afraid of making mistakes.
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