Meet the Next Evolution of AI | #abtalks

In this episode, I’m joined by a very close friend and colleague—Ankit. We have worked together for years, shared countless conversations, built projects across geographies, and somehow ended up with similar habits, similar energy, and even the same love for problem-solving.Ankit comes from a strong Data Science and Data Engineering background, with industry experience across India, Singapore, and the US. He has worked with leading consulting firms, global healthcare clients, and cross-continental teams—giving him a rare view of how work, culture, and expectations change from one region to another.In this episode, we dive deep into:- Why staying in one company for 14 years can be a career superpower- Offshore vs Onshore work culture- Managerial realities: friends, enemies, pressure, and people- How to grow when the industry is changing fast- What leaders expect but rarely say- The art of absorbing pressure instead of passing it downHe also opens up about where he sees himself in the next 10 years—hint: it involves entrepreneurship, numbers, and a little bit of family legacy.Speaker - Ankit Gupta , Vice President⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:51 – Journey Into the Corporate World03:55 – Switching Jobs: Navigating Career Transitions08:41 – Singapore Work Culture & Productivity Mindset12:43 – US Work Culture & Leadership Expectations16:17 – Real Problem Statements & Work Pressure on Managers22:05 – Learning New Technologies Effectively30:15 – Advice for Freshers Entering the Workforce36:41 – Where Data Science & AI Professionals Should Focus42:35 – The Right Way to Reach Out on LinkedIn45:53 – Conclusion & Final Takeaways⸻📩 Contact Us:Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode?👉 Email us at: [email protected]👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If you enjoyed this video:✅ Like✅ Comment your thoughts/questions✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, leadership, and innovation🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future uploads#CareerTalk #LeadershipJourney #DataEngineering #TechPodcast #WorkCulture #OnshoreOffshore #CareerAdvice #LifeLessons