The community forming around this
Years ago, I attended Grace Hopper Celebration in Bangalore as a student — excited and hopeful about building a career in tech. I walked up to the VMware booth and spoke to Shwetha for a few minutes. The way she spoke about VMware with so much passion genuinely stayed with me. I walked away thinking, ‘What an amazing company this must be.’
Years later, that dream came true. I joined VMware — and eventually became Shwetha’s colleague. It felt surreal for my younger self who once stood at that booth looking up to people like her.
I see CareerGuild not just as mentorship, but as a space where people come together to learn from each other, share experiences, and grow collectively. I’ve personally experienced how powerful communities can be in shaping careers and confidence — and I’m excited to now contribute and give back in a way that continues that cycle.