{"671271":{"#nid":"671271","#data":{"type":"news","title":"First Job, First Paycheck: Yesh Ashok Shah, Innovation Design Engineer ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EYesh Ashok Shah (MSSCE \u201922), a graduate of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/academics\/masters\/degrees\/ms-supply-chain-engineering#:~:text=The%20Georgia%20Tech%20Master%20of,highly%20complex%20global%20supply%20chains.\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMS in Supply Chain Engineering (MSSCE)\u003C\/a\u003E program at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)\u003C\/a\u003E, reflects on his journey from the academic corridors to the vibrant realm of professional life.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn sharing his perspective, he seeks to guide recent graduates on the realities of experiencing their first job postgraduation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOriginating from India, Shah embarked on his academic journey in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vit.ac.in\/school\/course\/smec\/ug\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMechanical Engineering at the Vellore Institute of Technology\u003C\/a\u003E. After dedicating four and a half years to honing his skills in Supply Chain and Network Design he made a strategic decision to further his expertise by pursuing a master\u2019s degree from Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing graduation, Shah embarked on a career at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/jobs-us-east.amazon.com\/en\/locations\/atlanta-georgia\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAmazon\u003C\/a\u003E, where he is currently flourishing as an Innovation and Design Engineer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHis journey at Amazon began with an internship through the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/amazonscholarsprogram\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESCL Amazon Scholars Program\u003C\/a\u003E, a pivotal experience that laid the groundwork for his transition to a full-time role.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShah offers the following tips, tricks and insights on how recent graduates can make the most out of their first job:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ETake full advantage of company-provided resources for continuous skill enhancement, such as free online certifications and training\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ESeize every chance to network within and beyond one\u0027s industry, one can never know which of these connections might offer assistance in the future\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen prompted for insights into prudent financial strategies, Shah recommends:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ERead the book \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=%27i+will+teach+you+to+be+rich\u0026amp;hvadid=570454706610\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9060222\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvrand=11849159525261820395\u0026amp;hvtargid=kwd-1050378285752\u0026amp;hydadcr=6585_13207688\u0026amp;tag=googhydr-20\u0026amp;ref=pd_sl_5oow7yxzne_e\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u201cI Will Teach You To Be Rich\u201d\u003C\/a\u003E by Ramit Sethi, it\u2019s ideal for fresh graduates to start their financial savings journey early\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, when inquired about her networking strategies, Shah suggests:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EApart from the career fairs, students should take advantage of the various ISyE internal and affiliated chapters, they can connect you with working professionals who are able to guide you on your career path or refer you for future opportunities\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ETry finding conferences near you, these are the best networking opportunities where you are likely to be able to have conversations with well positioned leadership from multiple companies\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWhile networking, keep the conversation light and include mix of both technical and non-technical topics\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E__________\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAuthor: Atharva A. Dave\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EYesh Ashok Shah, currently thriving as an Innovation Design Engineer at Amazon and a recent graduate of the MS in Supply Chain Engineering, offers enlightening reflections and vital mentorship for new graduates stepping into the dynamic landscape of the professional world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Yesh Ashok Shah, an alumnus of the MS in Supply Chain Engineering (MSSCE) program, unveils pivotal insights from his professional endeavor post-graduation from Tech."}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2023-11-27 22:13:51","changed_gmt":"2023-12-29 17:46:35","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-11-27T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-11-27T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672455":{"id":"672455","type":"image","title":"Yesh Shah","body":null,"created":"1701123265","gmt_created":"2023-11-27 22:14:25","changed":"1701123265","gmt_changed":"2023-11-27 22:14:25","alt":"Yesh Shah","file":{"fid":"255691","name":"Screenshot 2023-11-22 at 11.28.44 AM.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/11\/27\/Screenshot%202023-11-22%20at%2011.28.44%20AM.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/11\/27\/Screenshot%202023-11-22%20at%2011.28.44%20AM.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1218229,"path_740":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/11\/27\/Screenshot%202023-11-22%20at%2011.28.44%20AM.png?itok=eTTbjeX3"}}},"media_ids":["672455"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}