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Rekha Nair

Rekha Nair

Microsoft

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Rekha's work combines: Technology, Engineering, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

IT Program Manager

I create stories that show what is possible with technology.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Physics, General

  • Certification

    Command & Control (C3, C4I) Systems and Operations

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Information Technology Project Managers:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Physics, General

Certification: Command & Control (C3, C4I) Systems and Operations

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    Had a passion for law because it meant interesting problems to solve and changing people's lives.

  • 2.

    Studied Physics because that was a cool thing to do.

  • 3.

    Enrolled in a computer course, as it was a cool and upcoming thing.

  • 4.

    Joined a local company that did pretty neat things with tech...

  • 5.

    ...and my teachers persuaded me to join there.

  • 6.

    I realized that was really a fun and cool place, where creativity mattered.

  • 7.

    Tech helped me bring out my inner explorer...

  • 8.

    ...and I continue to learn and explore.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Society in general:

    We found someone else better than you.

  • How I responded:

    Take risks and enjoy the journey. You will get where you want to go, if you persist. Be tenacious and have a fighting spirit.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Understanding a new country and culture can be challenging. Take every opportunity to learn something about the people you meet. You will find more in common than you expect.