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Keep an open mind , be ready for the unexpected and always remember to think outside the cubical box .
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
My secret recipe ? It ' s simple . Live in the present . I avoid borrowing trouble from tomorrow and focus on the bits and bytes of today .
What would it be if you could go back and change one career decision ?
If I had a time machine , I ' d likely head back to my earlier years and send a memo to myself to start studying and researching AI sooner . Who knows , maybe I ' d have been on the ground floor of creating ChatGPT !
What do you currently identify as the significant investment areas in your industry ?
When it comes to investing , my compass points towards AI-centric infrastructure , from compute , to network , to memory and to storage . These are the fertile fields for nurturing AI workloads and reaping the fruit of progress .
What are the region-specific challenges when implementing new technologies in North America ?
I am fortunate that my role allows me to focus on technology and its potential . Other talented individuals at our company are dedicated to solving the business challenges faced whenever a new technology emerges .
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the next 12 months ?
My job role over the years has been a constant , much like the gravity of a black hole . It ' s always there , and it ' s always intense . My role in product pathfinding has remained steadfast , but who knows , maybe the universe has some exciting changes in the cosmos .
What advice would you offer somebody aspiring to obtain a C-level position in your industry ?
If you ' re looking to conquer the C-suite , my sage advice would be to emulate a rubber band – always persevere , stretch yourself and stay open-minded . Oh , and remember , as many successful people have said , “ C ” stands not just for “ Chief ”, but also for “ Courage ”. p
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