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Electrical Engineering
Trainee Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Total Time
16 Years
Growth
↑ 140%
Key Strength
Circuit theory +2
“Do not rush management—earn the right to lead by shipping safe work.”
From Electrical Engineering to HOD-Electrical Engineering
IT Student
IT Support Technician
IT Engineer
Total Time
10 Years
Growth
Career switch
Key Strength
Networking fundamentals +2
“If you are in IT now: script one task this week, open-source one small tool next month,…” More
From IT Student to Software Developer
Engineering Undergraduate
Business Analyst
MBA Candidate
Total Time
9 Years
Growth
↑ 126%
Key Strength
Engineering basics +2
“Use consulting for two to three years, not six.”
From Engineering Undergraduate to Director of Strategy