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 EP 4 | Technology Manager at EY | Fareena Aslam
The episode features an interview with Fareena Aslam, an accomplished technology consultant at Ernst & Young (EY), and a former software engineer at TELUS. She shares her personal and professional journey from studying software engineering in Dubai, transitioning to consultancy with Telus and EY in Canada, and her philosophies related to success and work-life balance. Aslam also provides insightful advice for those interested in breaking into the consulting industry, discussing the importance of communication, collaboration, self-awareness, and continuous learning in achieving professional success.
0:00 Introduction
02:54 Interest in software engineering
04:19 Experience in University
06:16 Jobs/Volunteering During University
07:30 Landing First Full Time Role - Telus
10:45 Stand Out In Large Organization
14:21 Experience at EY
16:23 Technology Consulting at EY Explained
19:03 Effectively Balance Work And Rest In consulting
23:05 Groups In Consulting
26:02 Defining Success