Our goal should be delivering results, not just chasing tech trends. The best approach? Identify pain points and leverage new technologies to solve them. This brings clear ROI for the client and keeps us aligned with industry trends. Adopting tech just because there's time or budget is a mistake. Strategic innovation always wins.

Short and sweet - embrace lifelong learning. It's ongoing, voluntary and often self-motivated. In the end, your brain will thank you for it.

One thing I found helpful is definitely setting aside time everyday at least 30 mins for learning and researching emerging trends. Look for convergence opportunities to see how we can apply some of the learnings in the ongoing projects. So research on relevant field of knowledge is critical. Learning is continuous journey

Well that is an extremely challenging balance mind you, more so, if you are a woman. Nevertheless it about prioritization and being flexible. Somedays project work takes the no1 spot on your list, while on other days it’s sharpening your skills. Throw in discipline and a dash of self-motivation and viola you have the recipe to keep going. Taking up a small personal project to implement what you learn keep you going.

Balancing project timelines with staying current in data architecture involves continuous learning, engaging with peers, and adopting agile methodologies. By focusing on core principles while integrating new trends, I feel ensures project remain innovative and relevant.