FEATURE : ELECTRICITY 4.0
As you moved from pure engineering into more managerial roles , how did you find that transition ? How did you expand your skills as you progressed ?
My strategy has always been to stay directionally aware of my goals and work hard to achieve them .
Starting as a project engineer , I took on a US $ 5 million project and approached it with a CEO mindset , focusing on scope , budget and customer satisfaction . Managing project teams and later operational roles allowed me to gain diverse experience .
My goal was to run a profit and loss ( P & L ), so I shifted from engineering to sales and business development , acquiring a well-rounded business acumen . Over time , I took on regional responsibilities and moved into corporate roles , continuously adding tools and experience to my repertoire . There was no magic recipe , as such .
Nirupa Chander , Senior Vice President , Secure Power & Data Centers , International Operations , Schneider Electric
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