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Beyond Coding: A Complete Career Map for Building Real-World Products” When students think of technology careers, most imagine writing code. But in the real world, building great products requires a diverse ecosystem of roles , each contributing creativity, engineering, business thinking, and user empathy. This session will demystify how real products like mobile apps, AI platforms, and enterprise systems evolve from ideas to solutions used by millions. We will explore the full lifecycle of product development and the different careers that shape it — including Product Management, UI/UX Design, Software Engineering, Quality & Automation, AI/ML Engineering, Cloud & DevOps, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Business Analysis, and Technical Program Management. Students will learn what skills each role requires, how teams collaborate, and where emerging technologies like Generative AI, sustainability, and edge computing are creating new job titles.
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- 154 Summit Street
- Newark, New Jersey
- United States
- Building: Kupf 205
- Starts 07 November 2025 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 13 November 2025 03:31 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Jyoti Shah
Beyond Coding: A Complete Career Map for Building Real-World Products
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Jyoti Shah is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience in application development, digital transformation, and AI innovation. As Director of Application Development in ADP, she combines deep technical acumen with strategic vision to drive scalable enterprise solutions. With 15 years of experience as a full-stack developer, Jyoti has mastered modern technologies, including React, Angular, Java, and JavaScript. In recent years, she has led AI-powered initiatives that optimize client engagement and sales intelligence. Jyoti is also a passionate advocate for inclusion and community growth – she is one of the leaders in the IWIN (International Women's Inclusion Network) chapter at ADP and actively volunteers across multiple social causes. A committed mentor and hackathon judge, she is known for nurturing talent, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and aligning technology with business value. Jyoti’s leadership lies at the intersection of innovation, operational excellence, and impact-driven development. Jyoti Shah is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience in application development, digital transformation, and AI innovation. As Director of Application Development in ADP, she combines deep technical acumen with strategic vision to drive scalable enterprise solutions.
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2:30-2:45 pm - Meet and Greet and
2:45- 3:10- Talk
3:10-3:30 - Q & A and discussion
3:30- 4:00- Networking, food and pictures