This week we explored with Heather Havenwood on how to to be a successful influencer. We talked about the foundation of what it takes to be an influencer as well as how to leverage that foundation and tie that to Asian culture and upbringings. She explored how growing up as a Baptist, she faced many limitations in terms of self-promotion. That was not how she was brought up. That is similar to the Asian culture of being in harmony with the group where self-promotion is not passively accepted. We explored the steps needed from taking a skill to using that skill to being an influencer. However, that is not enough. We explored the missing steps in-between having the right skillset and being a successful influencer. One of the core pieces…
This week, we explored how Buddhism impacted the Asian culture, specifically the culture in Japan as a guide. We examined how the fundamentals of Buddhism such as being happy and the law of cause and effect impacted the actions of those indigenous Japanese. Examples being during the tsunami and earthquake back in 2011, there was no mass-looting. The collective culture of placing the benefit of the group above one's well being compared to the West where they value politeness and harmony above many things. We also explore how some of the Buddhism influence was taken out of context such as misapplying the effort mindlessly without taking into account of inherent talent of individuals. Other topics were deeply delved into to see how Buddhism change the perspectives and outlook of various…
Mr. Venkata Sai Sandeep Ogirala is an accomplished Engineering Leader with over a decade of specialized software engineering experience, focusing on testing and big data. Currently, he serves as a Staff Software Quality Engineer at ServiceNow, where his expertise in AI, ML, and big data analytics ensures that the software solutions under his oversight are both cutting-edge and reliable, aligning with the forefront of industry advancements. Mr. Venkata’s extensive career has traversed multiple industries, including banking, insurance, and retail cooperation, where he has applied his skills as a Big Data Specialist. In the retail sector, his work has involved harnessing big data to drive insights, optimize operations, and enhance customer experiences. His deep and diverse technical foundation is significantly shaped by the rapid advancements in AI across East Asia. Innovations…
