East Meets West: Pakistani Professional Journeys
§ The goal of this podcast is to provide stories and experiences of Pakistani professionals in their respective industries and to allow listeners to be more informed of their field of interest.
§ A common connection being Pakistani roots allows for relatable stories for individuals who are looking to grow in their profession or simply want to learn more about a particular field.
§ There will be no industry left untouched from start-ups, traditional careers paths or newer outlets such as podcasts, YouTube or side hustles. Join me as we explore the various careers that Pakistani professionals are working at in the West.
East Meets West: Pakistani Professional Journeys
S2 E3 | Machine Learning at GM | Ft. Shahzeb Naveed
In this episode of the East Meets West Pakistani Professional Journeys Podcast, we have a candid conversation with Shahzeb Naveed. A graduate of NUST and the University of Waterloo, Shahzeb shares his experiences from working in various industries, such as Unilever, RBC, Telus, and GM, focusing particularly on his work in data science and machine learning. He provides valuable insights and advice for those aspiring to enter or grow within this field, discussing his personal growth, key habits and mindset needed for success, networking and job hunting strategies, and even on-the-job experiences. This episode is beneficial for anyone interested in pursuing a career in data science or machine learning, and for individuals looking for inspiration from successful professionals.
0:00 Intro
01:01 Pakistan Experience
02:19 Exploring Pakistan
03:24 Traveling From Pakistan To Canada
06:53 Studies: Canada vs Pakistan
09:14 Experience at RBC
10:59 Overcoming Rejection In The Job Search
15:43 Telus Experience
17:34 What is Machine Learning
18:34 Experience in GM - Machine Learning
20:30 Building Networks
22:31 Breaking Into Machine Learning
24:42 Key Habits that Allowed for Success
25:50 Certification For Data Science
27:13 Defining Success