It’s better to pour it out than to keep it to yourself.
It’s better to pour it out than to keep it to yourself.
Amit Bhatt is a Data Scientist who transitioned into a corporate trainer. He also indulges in poetry as a hobby. He hosts a podcast and is the founder of IOTA on Air.
Originally from Indore, Amit completed his BE in Electronics and Instrumentation in 2004, followed by an ME in Image Processing. He believes that engineering empowers individuals to visualise, design, and materialise their ideas.
Amit commenced his career as a .Net Software Developer in 2004. After spending five years in the IT sector, he started venturing into his own pursuits. Motivated by emerging technologies like IoT and Data Science, he began learning about them. Leveraging his technological expertise, he started mentoring corporations and startups, aiding many in automating their processes.
With over 16 years of experience in machine learning, IoT, automation, startup mentoring, and corporate training, he has also delved into podcasting and created his own video course on AI, IoT, and Machine Learning. He has imparted his knowledge to approximately 10,000 individuals. He was also honoured with a gold medal by former President Pranab Mukherjee during his postgraduate studies.
In today's digital era, he emphasises the importance of skills over formal education, advising young people to prioritise skill acquisition over degrees.
For Amit, success is defined by achieving self-set milestones, encapsulated by his mantra, "Learn Digital, Earn Digital."
When asked about his role models, he says he considers Avi Arya, a digital creator, as his mentor and role model. He also admires Ratan Tata. He draws personal inspiration from a friend in Australia who encouraged him to start podcasting. He feels that just watching motivational videos is not enough, and one must also commit themselves to achieving their goals.
Talking about his mistakes, he acknowledges the misstep of studying a different engineering branch instead of computer science. He stresses the importance of youngsters pursuing skills that enhance employability.
He views mistakes as opportunities for growth, provided they are not repeated. In the digital realm, Amit advocates for action over mere ideation, urging individuals to execute their ideas. He feels that in this digitalized world, one should not fear cameras and have a complete knowledge of content creation to make a successful career.
Leadership, according to Amit, is cultivated through experience rather than innate traits, suggesting teamwork as a means to develop leadership qualities.
If given the chance, he would alter his engineering specialisation to Computer Science and have his mother witness his growth, as he lost her at a young age.
He advises individuals to alleviate stress by engaging with new people and socialising with friends.