Career transitions, today, are less about changing roles and more about redefining value. In this podcast episode “Career Pivots in a Tech-Driven World: From Business Function to Strategic Leadership,” we speak with Arpana Anand, Staff Engineer – SDET, Xperi and Geethu Rajasekharan, Staff Engineer, Xperi, who share how stepping outside a traditional business function opened new pathways to leadership. Their journey highlights the realities of navigating unfamiliar domains, building credibility in new spaces, and aligning expertise with evolving organisational needs.
The conversation explores the realities of career transitions in the tech ecosystem: overcoming uncertainty, building credibility in new domains, and finding the balance between deep technical expertise and strategic thinking, while also highlighting the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and a growth mindset in sustaining long-term career momentum.
