Career Plan
What I See
- The Canadian economy values managerial positions over technical positions
- The Canadian economy values specific industries more than others (economic specialization)
- These high-value industries are Finance, Life Sciences, Nuclear, Mining, and Healthcare
- Multinational corporations enable a higher degree of specialization, access to opportunities, and career growth than local companies
Where I Am
- Technical specialist in industrial automation robotics software
- Interest in Industrial (Physical) AI in the NVIDIA Omniverse ecosystem
- Began my MBA because I struggled with leadership (soft) skills in previous roles
- Because of my MBA, I have a foundational understanding of how organizations function, make decisions, and manage risk
What I Value
- Interesting technical work
- Friendly work culture
Career Strategy
Scenario 1
Years 1–7
- Become a technical expert in a high-value field, currently Physical AI for Industrial Automation
- Become a technical team lead for a project in this domain
Years 7–10
- Option 1: Begin a focused push into consultancy for that specific industry, for a multinational company that services a broader market (higher room for career growth)
- Option 2: Begin a focused push into management within a high-value sector of the Canadian economy
Scenario 2
- Operate a business that enables me to combine many of my skills in a unique way
Considerations
- Technical careers push people towards specialization so I need to make an effort to build a strong foundation and be open to new learning opportunities
- I must avoid the temptation to jump to PM because it will stifle long-term career growth