Banker by profession. Writer by choice.
Hi, I’m
Rajesh Ambika.
― My background
I have spent more than two decades working in banking, but I have always been fascinated by something beyond work. The choices people make, the opportunities they notice, and the moments that quietly change the direction of a life.
Over the years, my professional journey has taken me through different experiences, people and places. Somewhere along the way, I started noticing a pattern.
The opportunities that changed people's lives were rarely as simple as luck.
― Work experience
Project manager
Yeall & Co / Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
I was lucky to learn the ropes at Yeall Co., where I worked with an international team on projects including edible smartphone cases and human cloning.
― Education
Columbia University
Master's degree, International Business / 2016 - 2018
Stanford University
Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration / 2012 - 2016
― Courses
Agile methodology
Spaetzle Institute / 2016
Senior project manager
Stilltech / Aug 2018 - Present
I’ve been central to delivering two extensive projects while working at Stilltech, both in the augmented reality space.
Project management methodologies
Knödl Labs / 2017
“Whenever I am in a difficult situation where there seems to be no way out, I think about all the times I have been in such situations and say to myself: I did it before, so I can do it again.”
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We've worked on many projects together with Brooke at Stilltech, and she's a true asset to any team. She's a team player, but think on her feet and never settles for a no. Her ambition and passion for what she does is uncanny, and it's been a pleasure to see her progress and grow more confident in her professional role over time. I thoroughly recommend her for any leadership or project management roles.
Brooke was my manager at Yeall & Co and taught me everything I know about project management. As an intern, she never treated me differently from other team members – instead, she whole-heartedly embraced my ideas and input. She helped me to think about the bigger picture and implement strategy into my everyday work, but also showed me how to bring people together and unite them for a single goal.