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On the lighter side of things, we ask the
industry experts what makes them tick. . . .
Sherry Zameer,
SVP Internet of Things for CISMEA
at Gemalto
1
What made you think of a
career in technology?
I am not sure if I picked a career in technology or if
technology chose me. From an early age, I have been fascinated by
trying to understand how things work and have always appreciated
the potential of technology to change lives and empower people. I
knew I wanted to be a part of this change. I studied electronics in
university, followed by a Master’s degree in telecommunications, and
went on to work in the same industry almost instinctively without
considering any other career path.
2
What style of management
philosophy do you employ
with your current position?
I aim to identify and nurture my employees’ natural talent and
empower them to express their creativity in order to realise their full
potential. I am passionate about mentoring staff to allow them to
learn and grow. I always seek to provide new opportunities for my
staff to acquire new skills and encourage them to ask questions and
ensure their contributions are recognised and valued. If I can help
create a vision for my team to work towards and convert this into
reality, then this would be my idea of success in management.
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3
What do you think is the
current hot technology
talking point?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is bridging the barriers between the
physical world and the digital world. AI has the potential to change
every aspect of our lives from customer care, manufacturing
and autonomous vehicles. The application of machine learning
and cognitive predictive analytics in the Internet of Things (IoT)
and Smart Cities will create solutions that enrich the lives of this
generation and the next. The level of automation that AI has to offer
does not necessarily make humans redundant but, on the contrary,
it will revolutionise our approach to solution design and problem
solving and force us to be more imaginative and creative. I believe AI
could potentially have the same impact as the industrial revolution.
4
How do you deal with
stress and unwind outside
the office?
Time with family and my children helps me achieve the much needed
work–life balance. I love to cook and really enjoy baking in particular,
so outside the office I would fire up my Kenwood Pattisier and then
it’s all about eggs, flour, butter and sugar after that.
FROM AN EARLY AGE, I HAVE BEEN
FASCINATED BY TRYING TO UNDERSTAND HOW
THINGS WORK AND HAVE ALWAYS APPRECIATED
THE POTENTIAL OF TECHNOLOGY TO CHANGE
LIVES AND EMPOWER PEOPLE.
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