Merge branch 'main' of https://github.com/SujeethFoundation/sujeethfoundation.github.io

Author: avisuj

_posts/2023-05-16-Unlock-the-Opportunity-of-Education.markdown

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 categories: [announcements]
 excerpt: "This is the origin story of the Sujeeth Foundation. The mission is to unlock the opportunity of education.  The foundation provides scholarships to college students pursuing a STEM degree or graduate studies.  Scholarships are awarded based on Grit scores.  All applicants can take advantage of provided growth mindset training and other services."
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 This week I filed the paperwork to start the Sujeeth Foundation.  I want to use the foundation to unlock the opportunity of education.  Education can train our youth to undertake professions that can enrich their lives.
 
 Today, education is broken:
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 In a moment, the opportunity I received changed my stars.
 
-This organization, this effort, is my attempt to pay forward the opportunity I was given.  I want to help people get jobs they love.  I think school is a great way to accomplish that if you keep the goal in focus.  That is why I filed the paperwork.
+This organization, this effort, is my attempt to pay forward the opportunity I was given.  I want to help people get jobs they love.  I think school is a great way to accomplish that if you keep the goal in focus.  That is why I filed the paperwork.

…to-explore-career-opportunities.markdown …ring-Careers-with-Generative-AI.markdown_posts/2023-06-07-Using-Generative-AI-to-explore-career-opportunities.markdown renamed to _posts/2023-06-07-Exploring-Careers-with-Generative-AI.markdown _posts/2023-06-07-Using-Generative-AI-to-explore-career-opportunities.markdown renamed to _posts/2023-06-07-Exploring-Careers-with-Generative-AI.markdown

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-title:  "Using Generative AI to Explore Career Opportunities"
+title:  "Exploring Careers with Gen AI"
 date:   2023-06-03 00:00:00 -0600
 categories: [career]
 excerpt: "Generative AI, like ChatGPT, can serve as a valuable tool in career exploration by providing insights and recommendations. It can help individuals uncover potential paths, discover resources such as online courses and professional associations, and prioritize efforts based on personalized feedback. However, while generative AI is beneficial, it should be complemented by real-world engagement, taking risks, and pursuing opportunities to validate and develop interests for a truly fulfilling career journey."
@@ -54,4 +54,4 @@ It strikes me that if I'm curious a short conversation can provide a lot of info
 - Are there specific Coursera or edX courses that you can consider to learn about the software development life cycle?
 > Likewise, being very specific can lead to actionable advice.  This helps prioritize time.
 
-While this exploration is useful, validation of interests only happens in the real world.  Generative AI is a compliment to traditional ways of preparing for a career - it helps surface blind spots and prioritize efforts.  It's important to actively engage with the outside world, take risks, and pursue opportunities that resonate with you. By combining curiosity, exploration, and the insights gained from generative AI, you can embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling and meaningful career.
+While this exploration is useful, validation of interests only happens in the real world.  Generative AI is a compliment to traditional ways of preparing for a career - it helps surface blind spots and prioritize efforts.  It's important to actively engage with the outside world, take risks, and pursue opportunities that resonate with you. By combining curiosity, exploration, and the insights gained from generative AI, you can embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling and meaningful career.

_posts/2023-09-14-Spotlight-Avi-Sujeeth.markdown

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-title:  "Avi Sujeeth - Embracing Change and Agency"
+title:  "Craft Your Narrative: Avi Sujeeth"
 date:   2023-09-14 00:00:00 -0600
 categories: [spotlight]
-excerpt: "A SpotLight on Avi Sujeeth's career journey.  Avi Sujeeth is a Director of the Sujeeth Foundation.  Avi worked for Microsoft for fifteen years in field sales roles like Customer Success Manager and Sales Engineer.  The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight highlights the stories of individuals to inspire and educate."
+excerpt: "Explore Avi Sujeeth's inspiring career journey from academia to industry. Learn how perseverance, strategic storytelling, and adaptability helped him succeed. Discover practical tips for students on building a compelling narrative, embracing career pivots, and aligning career decisions with core values."
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 The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight highlights the stories of individuals who made the jump from academia to industry.  We share stories to inspire and educate.  We hope students can leverage this experience in their own journey.
 

_posts/2023-10-05-Spotlight-Marta-Texidor.markdown

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-title:  "Marta Texidor - Embracing Adaptability and Diversity"
+title:  "Adaptability: Marta Texidor's Key"
 date:   2023-10-05 00:00:00 -0600
 categories: [spotlight]
-excerpt: "Marta Texidor's inspiring career journey in the tech industry reflects her adaptability and commitment to helping others thrive. From starting as a software developer at Atos to excelling as a Customer Success Manager at Microsoft, Marta's path highlights the power of networking, a positive attitude, and celebrating diversity. Her story serves as a reminder that unexpected career paths can lead to success when aligned with one's values and a willingness to explore the grey areas of opportunity."
+excerpt: "Explore Marta Texidor's inspiring career journey from software developer to Director of Customer Success at Microsoft. Learn how adaptability, networking, and a positive attitude helped her succeed. Discover practical tips for students on embracing diversity, finding common ground, and navigating their career paths effectively."
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 The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight series shares stories of individuals who have successfully transitioned from academia to industry, aiming to inspire and educate college students on their own career journeys. In this spotlight, we introduce [Marta Texidor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martatexidor/), a dedicated professional who has made a significant impact in the tech industry.
 

_posts/2025-03-06-Spotlight-Britt-Hall.markdown

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-title:  "Charting Your Own Path: Lessons from Britt Hall’s Career Journey"
+title:  "Yes Now, Learn It Later: Britt Hall"
 date:   2025-03-06 00:00:00 -0600
 categories: [spotlight]
-excerpt: "The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight shares stories of individuals who transitioned from academia to industry to inspire and educate students. Britt Hall's journey exemplifies adaptability and resilience, showing how embracing change, building relationships, and staying true to one's values can lead to a fulfilling career. Her story encourages college students to trust their unique paths, take risks, and align their careers with their passions and strengths."
+excerpt: "Explore Britt Hall's inspiring career journey from journalism to corporate leadership. Learn how adaptability, resilience, and strategic networking helped her succeed. Discover practical tips for students on building experience, embracing change, and aligning their careers with their passions and strengths."
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 The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight highlights the stories of individuals who made the jump from academia to industry.  We share stories to inspire and educate.  We hope students can leverage this experience in their own journey.
 

_posts/2025-03-06-Spotlight-Dave-Dabate.markdown

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-title:  "From AT&T Sales to Building Meaningful Client Relationships: Dave D'Abate’s Career Journey"
+title:  "Prepare and Adapt: Dave D'Abate"
 date:   2025-03-06 00:00:00 -0600
 categories: [spotlight]
-excerpt: "The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight shares inspiring stories of individuals transitioning from academia to industry, offering valuable insights for students. Dave D'Abate, a successful Account Executive, emphasizes the importance of relationships, continuous learning, and adaptability in building a fulfilling career. He encourages students to stay prepared, embrace feedback, and always keep learning as they embark on their career journeys."
+excerpt: "Explore Dave D'Abate's inspiring career journey from retail sales consultant at AT&T to Account Executive. Learn how relationships, continuous learning, and adaptability helped him succeed. Discover practical tips for students on building experience, embracing challenges, and navigating their career paths effectively."
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 The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight highlights the stories of individuals who made the jump from academia to industry.  We share stories to inspire and educate.  We hope students can leverage this experience in their own journey.
 

_posts/2025-03-06-Spotlight-Laurel-Dzneladze.markdown

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-title:  "Navigating Your Career Journey: Lessons from Laurel Dzneladze"
+title:  "Start Small: Laurel Dzneladze"
 date:   2025-03-06 00:00:00 -0600
 categories: [spotlight]
-excerpt: "Laurel Dzneladze’s career journey, from an unpaid marketing role to a full-time position at Johnson Controls, shows how even small roles can lead to significant opportunities. Laurel’s advice to students is to embrace an open mindset, explore different career paths, and focus on what excites them to build a fulfilling career."
+excerpt: "Explore Laurel Dzneladze's inspiring career journey from an unpaid marketing role to a full-time position at Johnson Controls. Learn how adaptability, networking, and continuous learning helped her succeed. Discover practical tips for students on building experience, embracing challenges, and navigating their career paths effectively."
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 The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight highlights the stories of individuals who made the jump from academia to industry.  We share stories to inspire and educate.  We hope students can leverage this experience in their own journey.
 

_posts/2025-03-06-Spotlight-Michelle-Leaverton.markdown

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-title:  "Navigating Change: Michelle Leaverton’s Unique Career Journey"
+title:  "Adaptability: Michelle Leaverton"
 date:   2025-03-06 00:00:00 -0600
 categories: [spotlight]
-excerpt: "The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight highlights individuals like Michelle Leaverton, who transitioned from academia to industry, showcasing diverse career paths that inspire and educate students. Michelle's journey spans corporate project management, nonprofit leadership, and ministry, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to social impact. She now leads Collateral Designs, offering expertise in communication and project development while embracing life’s challenges with a focus on personal and professional growth."
+excerpt: "Explore Michelle Leaverton's inspiring career journey from academia to industry, showcasing her resilience and adaptability. Learn how she transitioned from corporate project management at Dell Technologies to nonprofit leadership and ministry, and eventually launched her own business, Collateral Designs. Discover practical tips for students on building experience, embracing challenges, and making a positive impact in their professional lives."
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 The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight highlights the stories of individuals who made the jump from academia to industry.  We share stories to inspire and educate.  We hope students can leverage this experience in their own journey.
 

_posts/2025-03-06-Spotlight-Valerie-Bergman.markdown

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-title:  "Finding Your Why: Career Advice from Valerie Bergman"
+title:  "Find Your Why: Valerie Bergman"
 date:   2025-03-06 00:00:00 -0600
 categories: [spotlight]
-excerpt: "The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight features Valerie Bergman, a Microsoft Field Sales Specialist, whose 20-year career journey offers valuable lessons for students transitioning from academia to industry. Valerie emphasizes the importance of aligning passion with profession, focusing on the why behind career choices, and the power of networking, resilience, and continuous learning. Her story inspires students to embrace challenges, stay authentic, and take bold steps toward their goals."
+excerpt: "Discover valuable career tips for students through Valerie Bergman's inspiring journey from software engineer to Microsoft Field Sales Specialist. Learn how aligning passion with profession, strategic networking, and continuous learning can help you navigate your career path. Get practical advice on building experience, embracing challenges, and staying authentic."
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 The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight highlights the stories of individuals who made the jump from academia to industry.  We share stories to inspire and educate.  We hope students can leverage this experience in their own journey.
 

_posts/2025-03-06-Spotlight-Will-Kyle.markdown

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-title:  "From Steel Buildings to Cloud Innovation: Will Kyle’s Career Journey"
-date:   2025-06-03 00:00:00 -0600
+title:  "Stepping Stones: Will Kyle"
+date:   2025-03-06 00:00:00 -0600
 categories: [spotlight]
-excerpt: "The blog post highlights Will Kyle's career journey from selling steel buildings to becoming an Enterprise Sales Leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS), emphasizing the importance of perseverance, mentorship, and continuous learning. It offers advice to college juniors, encouraging them to view their first job as a stepping stone and to embrace opportunities that foster growth and skill development."
+excerpt: "Explore the inspiring career journey of Will Kyle, from selling steel buildings to becoming an Enterprise Sales Leader at AWS. Learn how perseverance, mentorship, and strategic networking helped him navigate challenges and achieve success. Discover practical tips for students on building experience, embracing opportunities, and making the most of their first job."
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 The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight highlights the stories of individuals who made the jump from academia to industry.  We share stories to inspire and educate.  We hope students can leverage this experience in their own journey.