Small Town Boy to Tech Leader: Real Career & AI Lessons

From a Tier-3 city to a global tech role at IBM. Drijesh Patel shares real lessons on careers, AI, security, and mindset.

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Small Town Boy to Tech Leader: Real Career & AI Lessons

Drijesh Patel’s journey proves that your background does not limit your growth. Coming from a small town in Maharashtra, he built a global tech career step by step.

In this episode of Build Mode On, he shares honest views on careers, AI, startups, and life in an MNC. This conversation is practical, raw, and deeply relevant for engineers, founders, and students.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

  • Why visibility matters more than fancy degrees
  • How AI will replace tasks, not fundamental problem-solvers
  • Core skills every engineer must master in 2025
  • Startup speed vs MNC stability explained clearly
  • Why security, IP, and compliance matter early

Technology is changing fast, but fundamentals still win. This episode shows how thinking clearly, learning continuously, and staying grounded can shape a long-term tech career.

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