2. Agenda – Emerging Technologies
• Key emerging technologies
• IoT
• RPA
• Blockchain
• AR/VR/MR
• AI-ML
• 3D printing
• Dev-Ops
• Agile
• Building Profile for Emerging Technologies
• How to build your profile for Emerging Technologies
• Interview format
• How to prepare
4. What are emerging technologies?
Emerging technologies are technologies whose development, practical
applications, or both are still largely unrealized, such that they are figuratively
emerging into prominence from a background of nonexistence or obscurity
They are often perceived as capable of changing the status quo
5. Industry overview
• AI (artificial intelligence)
• Analytics/Big Data
• IoT (Internet of Things)
• Cloud
• AR (augmented reality)/VR (virtual reality)
• Blockchain
• Robotics
• NLP (natural language processing)
• Quantum Computing
• 3D printing
6. IoT
What is IoT ?
Physical objects—“things”—that
are embedded with sensors,
software, and other technologies
for the purpose of connecting
and exchanging data with other
devices and systems over the
internet
Uses
Consumer applications
Organisational applications
Industrial applications
Infrastructure applications
Military applications
Product digitisation
Benefit
New business opportunities
New capabilities to predict
and act
Improve monitoring
Increase customer dialog
Fine tune services and
products
New revenue streams
Improve control of operation
processes
Automation and Control
7. IoT Cont..
Risk
Privacy, autonomy, and
control
Data storage
Security and Safety
Environmental sustainability
impact
Intentional obsolescence of
devices
Confusing terminology
Platform fragmentation
Roles
IoT/Cloud Software Developer
IoT Infrastructure Architect
IoT Systems Administrator
Vulnerability/Cyber Engineer
Test Engineer
Responsibilities
Develop relationships with
and ask probing questions to
users
Drive collaboration within
and across teams, facilitate
consensus among
stakeholders
Ensure quality, clarity and
timeliness of release notes for
all releases from the
development team.
8. RPA
What is RPA ?
Robotic process automation
(or RPA) is a form of business
process automation technology
based on metaphorical
software robots (bots) or on
artificial intelligence
(AI)/digital workers
It is sometimes referred as
software robotics (not to be
confused with robot software)
Uses
Banking and Finance Process
Automation
Mortgage and Lending Process
Customer Care Automation
eCommerce Merchandising
Operation
OCR Application
Data Extraction Process
Benefit
Accuracy & Quality
Consistency
Improved Analytics
Increased Employee
Productivity
Increased Customer Satisfaction
Faster
Versatility
Better IT Support and
Management
10. Blockchain
What is Blockchain ?
A blockchain, originally block
chain, is a growing list of records,
called blocks, that are linked
using cryptography
Uses
Cryptocurrencies
Smart contracts
Financial services
Video games
Energy trading
Supply chain
Domain Names
Benefit
Fraud Control
Transparency
No hidden files
Speed
Enhanced security
Improved traceability
11. Blockchain Cont..
Risk
Trusting the blockchain
developers and managers
Increased responsibility on
the user
Implementing data privacy
legislation
Policy and regulatory risks
Speed of transactions
Malicious users
Identity and security
Roles
Senior Analyst
Manager
Responsibilities
Define solution blueprints
that leverage emerging
architecture patterns and
industry/ functional solutions
Partner with clients on
business/ technology
transformation programs
Define solution blueprints
that leverage emerging
architecture patterns and
industry/ functional solutions
12. AR/VR/MR
What is AR/VR/MR ?
Augmented reality (AR) adds digital
elements to a live view often by using
the camera on a smartphone
Virtual reality (VR) implies a
complete immersion experience that
shuts out the physical world. Using
VR devices such as HTC Vive, Oculus
Rift
In a Mixed Reality (MR) experience,
which combines elements of both AR
and VR
Uses
Archaeology
Architecture
Urban design & planning
STEM education
Industrial manufacturing
Commerce
Literature
Visual art
Benefit
Virtual and augmented
reality can reduce
language
AR and VR help in
customer buying
decisions
Detailed analytics is
generated for
understanding user
behaviour
13. AR/VR/MR Cont..
Risk
Reality Modification
Privacy Concerns
Health and safety
Children in virtual reality
Roles
VR AR Developer
Sr AR , VR and MR
developer
Responsibilities
Working as part of a team to develop
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Creating VR content with the available
resources
Exposure to digitalization trends
14. AI-ML
What is AI-ML ?
Artificial intelligence is the
science and engineering of
making computers behave in
ways that, until recently, we
thought required human
intelligence.”
Machine learning is the
study of computer algorithms
that allow computer programs
to automatically improve
through experience
Uses
Chatbots
eCommerce and Supply
chain
AI to Improve Workplace
Communication
Human Resource
Management
Healthcare
Cybersecurity
Benefit
Facilitates Accurate Medical
Predictions and Diagnoses
Simplifies Time-Intensive
Documentation
Spam Detection
Customer Segmentation
Precision of Financial Rules
and Models
Recommending the Right
Product
15. AI-ML Cont..
Risk
Data difficulties
Technology troubles
Security snags
Models misbehaving
Interaction issues
Roles
Associate
Program Manager
Specialist
Manger
Consultant
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Research teams to
formulate relevant financial and business
questions
Leverage your analytical background
Lead a team responsible for generating
information extraction and interpretation
utilities and related workflows, strategy and
automation initiatives (AI, SQL, Python)
Design and implement automation policies
to help our customers be more productive
Communicate results, give context and
document approach and techniques used
16. 3D Printing
What is 3D Printing ?
3D printing, or additive
manufacturing, is the
construction of a three-
dimensional object from a CAD
model or a digital 3D model
Uses
Manufacturing application
Medical application
Industrial application
Sociocultural application
Benefit
Speed
Cost
Flexibility
Competitive advantage
Quality
Production Testing
Risk Reduction
Consistency
Accessibility
Sustainability
17. 3D Printing Cont..
Risk
Cyber and Intellectual
Property Risk
Technology Errors and
Omissions Risk
Bodily Injury Risk
Roles
Assistant Manager
Manger
3D Designing &
Printing Expert
Responsibilities
Designing complex 3D animations/3D objects
based on client requirements from various
sectors of industry
Creating animated videos and graphics for
company ad campaigns
19. DevOps
What is DevOps ?
DevOps is a set of practices
that combines software
development (Dev) and IT
operations (Ops). It aims
to shorten the systems
development life cycle and
provide continuous
delivery with high software
quality
Uses
Financial Trading
Companies
Manufacturing
Network Cycling
Airline Industry
Benefit
Maximum Utilization of Investment
Higher Success Rate for
Transformation Projects and
Digitalization Strategies
Improvement in the Reusability,
Reliability, and Quality of all the
Components of the System
Creation of Standard Process for Faster
Delivery and Easy Replication
Elimination of Unnecessary Capital
Expenditure
20. DevOps Cont..
Risk
Lack of evidence in
academic literature on
the effectiveness of
DevOps
Roles
DevOps Engineer
Azure DevOps
Infrastructure
Engineer
ITSC DevOps Leader
Responsibilities
Support the development of IT strategy and
provide effective project management expertise
for IT
Support IT leaders to define requirements and
assist with execution of productivity solutions
and overall project delivery.
plan and organize all project activities,
interface with internal and external partners
21. Agile
What is Agile ?
Practices approach
discovering requirements
and developing solutions
through the collaborative
effort of self-organizing
and cross-functional teams
and their customer(s)/end
user(s)
Uses
Marketing or Advertising
companies
Construction companies
Product development
companies
Finance related companies
Event planning companies
Benefit
Improved Quality
Focus on Business Value
Focus on Users
Stakeholder Engagement
Transparency
Early and Predictable Delivery
Predictable Costs and Schedule
Allows for Change
22. Agile Cont..
Risk
Scope Creep
Timeline Issues
Budget Risks
Roles
Agile Project Manager
Scrum Master
Agile Master - IT
Associate Agile Project
Manager
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the team lives
agile values and principles
Follows the processes and practices that
the team agreed they would use
Ensuring a good relationship between
the team and product owner
23. Building profile for Emerging
Technologies
An IIMB NSRCEL & Goldman Sachs Supported Firm
24. How to build your profile for Emerging Technologies
Emerging technologies live/mini projects
Skills such as AI-ML etc.
Certification Programs
Case competitions
Read up emerging technologies
Thought leadership article
Startup with a new idea
25. Interview format
Evaluating knowledge of how Emerging / Emerged technologies can impact business
Case studies
Guesstimates
Industry/ Function related questions
Resume including your career progression related questions (why switch/ why MBA
/ why this company / Short term/ Long term goals/ Why you)
Behavioural
Situational
26. How to prepare*
Emerging Technology
for
industry/business/
function
Use cases
Benefits
Business case (RoI)
Risks
What companies are
doing to convince
clients to adopt
emerging technology
Strengthen Industry
+Domain + Technology
knowledge
Corporate strategy
Competitive strategy
Organization structure
M&A
How to do technology
transformation
Resume preparedness
Details of your projects
which you have done
Learning from those
projects
Challenges faced by your
industry/ company
All key happening in your
technology/ product/
industry/ function
Prepare the technical
details as well
* Apart from above mentioned, ensure preparation for all other hygiene factors such as, thorough understanding of your resume, knowledge of your
industry/ function in detail, preparedness with all types of situational/ behavioral questions, Why MBA/ Why this company type of question etc.