Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh in India, which is one of the world's oldest known cities in Hindu mythological texts and known as the holy city of Prayaga in the ancient Vedas.
About me
My educational background is a mix of Engineering, Business, Management, Social Work and Political Science. I completed a Master of Business Administration and Master of Marketing Management at the Australian National University.
The DXC Technology Graduate Program has allowed me to incorporate my key interests and skills. As part of the program, I have already experienced two diverse rotations:
What was your interview process like?
The questions were straight forward and were about my previous professional and volunteering experience, my career goals, my personal interests, and most importantly why I chose DXC Technology over other organisations.
What does your employer do?
DXC Technology provides IT services, however the business unit that I am part of provides SAP implementation, advisory and consultancy services.
Can you describe a typical workday?
My day-to-day work involves effectively communicating SAP System Access Authorizations to contractors and staff members.
I also develop technical documentation along with daily, weekly, and monthly reports, and help to conduct audits of third-party security assessments, system security architecture and designs to ensure compliance with security legislation, policies and standards.
What are the career prospects with your job?
A career in the SAP Security domain which is exciting to me. As a graduate the chances of getting a break in consulting improves if you ensure you do the necessary training and attain the right certifications.
Could someone with a different background do your job?
100%, your background should not matter if you have the motivation and passion for learning. You should always ask questions but also be an active listener and communicate well.
What would your career be if you weren’t doing what you’re doing now?
I could see myself working as a Project Manager, directly supporting our customers.
What do you love the most about your job?
The thing I love most about my job is the opportunity to work on-site with one of our biggest public sector customers and being exposed to several different domain functions that allow me to expand my capabilities. I also love that I get the flexibility to be creative and the support I get from my peers and seniors along with a good work life balance.
Do you bear a lot of responsibility?
Not only am I responsible for the tasks that I am assigned with, but also representing my company as a valuable resource. Every output I present at the customer site I ensure is of the utmost quality, so I represent both the company and myself in a good light.
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