In this episode of Sympa Says, TJ Shankar, CMO head of marketing at Credo AI discusses his journey from aspiring pilot in the Indian Air Force to a successful career in tech, including his experiences at Microsoft, IBM, Citrix AWS and various startups. TJ shares insights on the importance of networking, continuous learning, and the value of being passionate about one's work. He also reflects on his career highlights, lowlights, and offers advice for aspiring professionals in today's fast-paced job market.Links and locations of the podcast Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0zu1gsYgd0rmXCXNwXTRWIAmazonhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9c73deb7-75af-44fa-ae40-70506949bdccApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sympa-says/id1809071990Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vh/6572789Goodpodshttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/sympa-says-681171iHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sympa-says-272967966/OvercastPocket Castshttps://pca.st/67eufjiz00:00 Introduction to TJ Shankar Jana 02:04 Early Aspirations: From Pilot Dreams to Engineering04:14 Transitioning to Data and Analytics06:54 Career Beginnings at Microsoft09:26 Exploring Opportunities: IBM and Citrix11:56 Moving to Australia: Embracing New Challenges14:40 The Azure Ranger Program and Career Growth17:12 Transitioning to the U.S. and New Opportunities21:57 The Role of Networking in Career Growth23:25 Deepening Skills in Product Marketing25:31 From Corporate to Startup: A Shift in Pace29:11 Core Values and Career Philosophy33:11 Advice for Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs