My Tech Idol by Deepti Pawar

In this edition of My Tech Idol, let’s look at who inspires Deepti Pawar, Senior Delivery Manager – Digital Intelligent Automation. Deepti is responsible for overseeing project delivery for business process automation for clients, identifying automation opportunities, and assisting the sales team in proposing solutions for new projects. Read about her Tech Idol below.

My Tech Idol is:

Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell is known for:

Inventing the practical telephone. He was granted the first US patent for the invention of the telephone in 1876. However, his contributions go beyond this. He had a deep interest in emerging technologies and made significant inventions in various fields, including optical telecommunications, hydrofoils (watercrafts designed for speed and stability on water), and aeronautics (the science and practice of flight).

My first memory of Alexander Graham Bell

As a student of Telecommunication Engineering, I was inspired by his work in the field of telecommunications. I was impressed by his dedication to bridging communication gaps and bringing the world closer through his inventions. His innovative spirit and vision left a lasting impact on me as I pursued my education and career in the same field.

Three ways Alexander Graham Bell has inspired me:

• Vision:Alexander Graham Bell's visionary thinking and commitment to improving communication technology, which significantly changed the way people communicate, have inspired me to think beyond the status quo and envision innovative solutions.

• Family orientation: Bell's deep-rooted interest in helping the hearing-impaired, particularly his work with his wife Mabel Gardiner Hubbard, who was deaf, inspires me to consider the human impact and social aspects of technology and innovation in my own work.

• Desire for greater achievement: BBell's diverse range of inventions, from the telephone to his work in aeronautics, demonstrates his constant drive to explore and create. His prolific career has motivated me to continuously seek new challenges and opportunities for learning and innovation.

One question I would ask Alexander Graham Bell at a dinner party and why:

"If you were to witness the evolution of telecommunications and technology in the 21st century, what aspect or development would you find most fascinating, and how do you think it would impact society and communication?"

This question would invite Bell to reflect on the incredible advancements in his field since his time and provide insights into how he believes they might shape our world and further connect people. It would also allow us to compare his visionary thoughts with the actual developments that have occurred in the modern era.