#006 - Anika Sharin: Business Integration Manager at Intuitive Surgical Inc | Finding your passion, from Engineering to Business.

Making It In America

“My experience in the United States helped me to picturize myself in a different way. It helped me to practice my grit and it helped me to realize that no one has to be born super talented as long as you try. As long as you have the grit to try, your journey is what you deserve. It’s not always the goal that matters, it’s how you navigate to reach your goal.”

Born and raised in Dhaka, Bangladesh; Anika Sharin is an immigrant who is currently working as a Business Integration Manager in Intuitive Surgical Inc. She came to the US after completing her undergrad in Electrical Engineering from a Top-tier University in Bangladesh.

Anika learned early on that she enjoyed working in groups, something that her field of study didn't allow much of. As a result, she began seeking jobs outside of her field. When she finally arrived in the United States to pursue her Master's degree in engineering, she recognized that her true interest had always been for the business aspects of the products, not the engineering. Despite the fact that she began her career in a Semiconductor company, she soon began looking for opportunities to transition from Engineering to Business. As a first step, she started working for startups to gain experience in the business field. Anika has dealt with everything during her stay in the United States, from learning money management skills to dealing with unconventional work conditions. What stands out about her personality is her upbeat attitude and her belief that negative events lead to constructive growth. Her willingness to try new things paved the path for new opportunities and experiences, which she discusses in the podcast. Rather than focusing solely on her ultimate goal, she believes in making her journey worthwhile. Tune into Anika's journey as she adjusts to life as an immigrant in a new country, puts her unfavorable experiences aside, and makes her way into the health-tech field.

GUEST LINK:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anikasharin

OUTLINE:

Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.

1:00 - An Introduction to what being a Business Integration Manager is like.

2:00 - Childhood and Background.

6:30 - Starting her life in the United States.

8:42 - Overall experience in the first few months as an Immigrant.

14:20 - Life in California

17:25 - Share with us some wisdom that you have learned over the last years.

21:41 - Journey towards self-growth.

23:45 - Career goals in the coming years.

29:30 - Personal life.

33:22 - Advice for the listeners.

PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://anchor.fm/makingitinamerica

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72ldAkFqOdROQyQ3OBzAyA

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