In this episode, Rishi shares his journey from a young tech enthusiast to a co-pilot behavioral specialist at Microsoft. He discusses the pivotal moments in his education and early career, the importance of real-world experience, and how he transitioned from software development to change management. Rishi emphasizes the value of a learning mindset, the significance of international experience, and the principles that guide his career. He also reflects on the highlights and challenges he faced along the way, offering valuable advice for the next generation of tech professionals.Links and locations of the podcast Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0zu1gsYgd0rmXCXNwXTRWIAmazonhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9c73deb7-75af-44fa-ae40-70506949bdccApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sympa-says/id1809071990Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vh/6572789Goodpodshttps://goodpods.com/podcasts/sympa-says-681171iHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sympa-says-272967966/OvercastPocket Castshttps://pca.st/67eufjizChapters00:00 Early Inspirations in Technology02:20 Education and Initial Career Steps04:48 Transitioning from Developer to Change Manager07:25 Navigating Career Paths and Opportunities09:20 Embracing Change and Learning11:27 Collecting Experiences and Consulting13:55 Joining Microsoft: A Surprising Journey20:03 Cultural Fit and Career Choices24:43 International Experience: Moving to Singapore29:01 Navigating Change Management and Technology Adoption35:17 Career Values and Principles37:56 Advice for the Next Generation