Reflections on Life Lessons from Engineering
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September 9, 2021
September 9, 2021
Every year, India celebrates September 15 as National Engineer’s Day. On this day, the nation appreciates the contributions of the Bharat Ratna awardee- Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya who was known for his great engineering achievements.
At Sabre, Engineer’s day has a special significance because of the multiple engineers and engineering roles that serves as a foundation for our constant growth and innovation. Therefore, to commemorate this special day, few of our team members at Sabre decided to share learnings from their Engineering career (while being at various stages of their life) with everyone to further enhance the spirit of the day.
Our team member Archana Bareria reminisces about the days when she was studying Engineering and says that Engineering has been instrumental in teaching her important life hacks besides being one of the most fun times of her life. She says, “Apart from great friendships and memories to cherish, it taught me:
Kamakshi R agrees with Archana and adds, “Engineering taught me to stay calm and composed in difficult situations. It also taught me to see the good in people as I worked in multiple teams where I met people with different capabilities and talent.”
Another of our team member, Lyon Matthias equates Engineering to a theme park offering never ending learnings.
He says, “Pursuing engineering is a rollercoaster of a journey with its fair share of thrilling twists, turns and loop-de-loops of adventures (and sometimes misadventures). One of the profound life lessons I learnt is that in the amusement park of learning, engineering is just one theme at the park and the park itself is boundless. So, the learning never stops! Keep at it while challenging yourself and you shall always have a new ride to look forward to!”
Meanwhile, our team member Rahul Jain adds his learnings by saying “Engineering taught me that failing is a part of life , and that we need to embrace it with open hands.”
He adds, “It gives you multiple chances to stand up and rise, and that it’s never over! It also helped me understand that there are many like me, and that you need to have an edge to stand out. It has also imbibed in me to look at every solution structurally now, so that we can learn to tackle any life situation one step at a time.”
Sanjeeb Patel adds on his perspective and talks about the magic touch of engineering, everywhere. He says, “Engineers have been the main force behind the development of our civilization. If you look at history, Engineers have built tools and devices to solve problems and improve lives and transformed our world. If you tell a kid we did not have Wi-Fi, internet, and cellphone when we were kids, it becomes hard for them to believe. Rapid innovation by engineers in many different fields making this possible just like how a genie does, seems unbelievable.”
He further adds, “If you just look at the last century, some of the greatest Engineering achievements has taken place, be it Electrification, Radio, Television, Computer, Nuclear Technologies, Renewable Energy Tech, Medical Devices, Skyscrapers, Highways, and many more including Spacecraft & Airplane etc. – all of these by the Engineers and hence I feel Engineers are the genies who make the world move. And the Genie must do a lot as we proceed in various areas – be it in Biomedical Engineering to create equipment, devices and use computer systems and software in healthcare, or securing our cyberspace or help stop global warming, the list goes on & on. A lot to do – So here is a toast to the Engineers for making the world move.”
Our team member Archana Bareria reminisces about the days when she was studying Engineering and says that Engineering has been instrumental in teaching her important life hacks besides being one of the most fun times of her life. She says, “Apart from great friendships and memories to cherish, it taught me:
To work Smart, not Hard: Engineering taught me that there are always simpler and more efficient ways of getting things done. Spending time understanding a concept rather than trudging on with a problem without stopping to think on it is always a smart approach. It’s the same with life. While some might slog, others seem to cruise along because they work smart.
Work in a Team: Engineering presented me with some complex projects/assignments but together with batchmates/friends, we figured it out. Sometimes, it takes more than one head to come up with solutions. Life becomes easier with some help, be it collaborating with work colleagues or spending time with friends and family. Always have fun: No matter how serious life gets – whether you’re busy with exams, final year projects, campus placements, always remember to have fun because there is no apt time to do so!”
Kamakshi R agrees with Archana and adds, “Engineering taught me to stay calm and composed in difficult situations. It also taught me to see the good in people as I worked in multiple teams where I met people with different capabilities and talent.”
Another of our team member, Lyon Matthias equates Engineering to a theme park offering never ending learnings.
He says, “Pursuing engineering is a rollercoaster of a journey with its fair share of thrilling twists, turns and loop-de-loops of adventures (and sometimes misadventures). One of the profound life lessons I learnt is that in the amusement park of learning, engineering is just one theme at the park and the park itself is boundless. So, the learning never stops! Keep at it while challenging yourself and you shall always have a new ride to look forward to!”
Meanwhile, our team member Rahul Jain adds his learnings by saying “Engineering taught me that failing is a part of life , and that we need to embrace it with open hands.”
He adds, “It gives you multiple chances to stand up and rise, and that it’s never over! It also helped me understand that there are many like me, and that you need to have an edge to stand out. It has also imbibed in me to look at every solution structurally now, so that we can learn to tackle any life situation one step at a time.”
Sanjeeb Patel adds on his perspective and talks about the magic touch of engineering, everywhere. He says, “Engineers have been the main force behind the development of our civilization. If you look at history, Engineers have built tools and devices to solve problems and improve lives and transformed our world. If you tell a kid we did not have Wi-Fi, internet, and cellphone when we were kids, it becomes hard for them to believe. Rapid innovation by engineers in many different fields making this possible just like how a genie does, seems unbelievable.”
He further adds, “If you just look at the last century, some of the greatest Engineering achievements has taken place, be it Electrification, Radio, Television, Computer, Nuclear Technologies, Renewable Energy Tech, Medical Devices, Skyscrapers, Highways, and many more including Spacecraft & Airplane etc. – all of these by the Engineers and hence I feel Engineers are the genies who make the world move. And the Genie must do a lot as we proceed in various areas – be it in Biomedical Engineering to create equipment, devices and use computer systems and software in healthcare, or securing our cyberspace or help stop global warming, the list goes on & on. A lot to do – So here is a toast to the Engineers for making the world move.”