Panel Discussion on "Doing the Work: Excellence & Growth"
IEEE CS Career Catalyst 2026 — Career Connect S2
Join Career Catalyst scholars for an engaging conversation with accomplished industry leaders on building expertise, delivering excellence, and navigating long-term career growth. Through a moderated discussion and interactive Q&A, panelists will share practical insights, lessons learned, and strategies for professional development across different stages of a career.
Moderator
- Sid Banyal, Career Connect Lead
Panelists
- Esha Kumar, HCA Healthcare
- Maya Mishra, Walmart
- Gary Pierre, Adobe
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Agenda
| Time (ET) | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:05 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks Introduction to the Career Catalyst Program, Career Connect series, and session objectives. |
| 8:03 – 8:10 PM | Meet the Panelists Brief introductions highlighting each panelist's career journey, background, and current role. |
| 8:10 – 8:40 PM | Moderated Panel Discussion A conversation on excellence in execution, continuous learning, career growth, navigating opportunities and challenges, building professional credibility, and lessons learned along the way. |
| 8:40 – 8:55 PM | Scholar Q&A Interactive discussion where scholars can ask questions and seek advice from the panelists. |
| 8:55 – 9:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Next Steps Key takeaways, thank-you notes, and information about upcoming Career Catalyst activities. |