Successful engineering is about understanding how things break or fail : Happy Engineer's Day

AnuMangaly, Principal Engineer in storage, hybrid cloud and multi-cloud management, NetApp India

“Engineering has always been a dynamic field. Advances in the way artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, and cloud technologies are used has set the technology sector on an upward trajectory. This in turn has given rise to ample opportunities to create and innovate. As companies across the board step up investments in IT infrastructure, having the right engineering talent is the lifeblood of any technology company. To keep pace with the highly dynamic nature of the field, engineers need to continuously upskill as well.

To build a successful career, engineers need to develop systematic and analytical thinking along with programming and design skills to be able to solve complex challenges. As the role of AI and machine learning (ML) continues to rise, the demand for engineers who are equipped in these areas will increase too. Communication is yet another skill that engineers must develop to be able to convey their ideas with clarity.

 My message to budding engineers will be to embrace a growth mindset and act like an owner in your focus areas.”