Bhavin Sheth's Story
Job Profile:
Manage people and processes to deliver high quality software products aligned with Cisco's business priorities.
The responsibilities of the role include recruiting and mentoring top talent; defining, adapting and implementing best in class process; contributing to and facilitation of innovation
The Decisions That Matter
Decision to be part of initiatives being built from the ground up. The exposure to a broad set of responsibilities, need to adapt to changes constantly and working with a close knit group of talented and passionate individuals has been highly satisfying and extremely educational
Career Profile:
Skipping this since the space allocated is limited to completely respond to the question.
Working Life Management:
Professionally, except for two brief periods, work was never burdensome since I believed strongly in what I did. Personally, I am blessed to have a supportive family that made the most of the time we had together. Belief in your work and a supportive family automatically results in work-life balance
Done Differently:
I would not change a thing. There are many who have made more money than I ever might or have gone farther in the corporate world than I ever might but I have no regrets. I would not trade the experiences and the relationships for any amount of money and/or titles.
Plans For The Future:
I have never planned my career path. If the journey is fulfilling; destination is irrelevant. I focus on opportunities that feel right i.e. Cause I am passionate about and People I respect. In 2 years if I feel I gave my best and enjoyed it, I would have succeeded regardless of title or money.
Prized Accomplishment(s):
I feel uncomfortable discussing personal achievements in public and would like to skip this question.
Growth Strategy:
There are several avenues available but first and foremost it requires constant and honest assessment (by self and others). Depending on the need, I have attended training, read books, sought advise from colleagues/friends/family etc. I seek to be better today than I was yesterday.
Required Reading:
Mythical Man Month; Pragmatic Programmer: Journeyman to Master and The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People.
Advice For New Professionals:
Chase dreams and not money or titles. Your career is a marathon and not a sprint. There is enough time to pace yourself without having to run helter-skelter from the start. Focus on finding the most suitable path to the finish line for yourself and not necessarily the quickest or shortest.
Role Model:
I admire and am inspired by Warren Buffet, Narayan Murthy and Tatas for their integrity, simplicity, pursuit of excellence and commitment to social and charitable causes.
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