Spotlight
- Mar 6, 2025 -- spotlight
The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight features Valerie Bergman, a Microsoft Field Sales Specialist, whose 20-year career journey offers valuable lessons for students transitioning from academia to industry. Valerie emphasizes the importance of aligning passion with profession, focusing on the why behind career choices, and the power of networking, resilience, and continuous learning. Her story inspires students to embrace challenges, stay authentic, and take bold steps toward their goals.
- Mar 6, 2025 -- spotlight
The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight highlights individuals like Michelle Leaverton, who transitioned from academia to industry, showcasing diverse career paths that inspire and educate students. Michelle's journey spans corporate project management, nonprofit leadership, and ministry, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to social impact. She now leads Collateral Designs, offering expertise in communication and project development while embracing life’s challenges with a focus on personal and professional growth.
- Mar 6, 2025 -- spotlight
Laurel Dzneladze’s career journey, from an unpaid marketing role to a full-time position at Johnson Controls, shows how even small roles can lead to significant opportunities. Laurel’s advice to students is to embrace an open mindset, explore different career paths, and focus on what excites them to build a fulfilling career.
- Mar 6, 2025 -- spotlight
The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight shares inspiring stories of individuals transitioning from academia to industry, offering valuable insights for students. Dave D'Abate, a successful Account Executive, emphasizes the importance of relationships, continuous learning, and adaptability in building a fulfilling career. He encourages students to stay prepared, embrace feedback, and always keep learning as they embark on their career journeys.
- Mar 6, 2025 -- spotlight
The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight shares stories of individuals who transitioned from academia to industry to inspire and educate students. Britt Hall's journey exemplifies adaptability and resilience, showing how embracing change, building relationships, and staying true to one's values can lead to a fulfilling career. Her story encourages college students to trust their unique paths, take risks, and align their careers with their passions and strengths.
- Oct 5, 2023 -- spotlight
Marta Texidor's inspiring career journey in the tech industry reflects her adaptability and commitment to helping others thrive. From starting as a software developer at Atos to excelling as a Customer Success Manager at Microsoft, Marta's path highlights the power of networking, a positive attitude, and celebrating diversity. Her story serves as a reminder that unexpected career paths can lead to success when aligned with one's values and a willingness to explore the grey areas of opportunity.
- Sep 14, 2023 -- spotlight
A SpotLight on Avi Sujeeth's career journey. Avi Sujeeth is a Director of the Sujeeth Foundation. Avi worked for Microsoft for fifteen years in field sales roles like Customer Success Manager and Sales Engineer. The Sujeeth Foundation Spotlight highlights the stories of individuals to inspire and educate.