In this episode, Vina Pilolomari hosts a discussion with Sharan Jamiani, '21 head of product at Yoodly, about the transformative role of AI in career navigation. They explore how AI tools can streamline job searches, enhance interview preparation, and improve productivity while emphasizing the importance of personal connections and networking. Sha.ran highlights the need for users to understand specific problems to effectively leverage AI in their career development. The conversation encourages continuous exploration of AI's capabilities and its potential to empower individuals in their professional journeys.

Sharan Jhangiani is the Head of Product at Yoodli, an AI powered communication coach. Yoodli helps you ace your next presentation or interview by providing private and judgment-free analytics on your filler words, eye contact, body language and more. Yoodli (www.yoodli.ai) is being rolled out to 300k+ Toastmasters members globally, has raised $7M+ in funding, and been featured across media outlets such as WSJ and Inc.

Previously, he was the first Machine Learning hire at Productiv, building out infrastructure and then features powered by Machine Learning. Before that, he was at the University of Washington, where he studied data science and started DubHacks Next, a community / incubator for people who build.

VeenaSravani Pillalamarri, ’18, ’21, is a double Husky who earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration at the UW’s Seattle campus. As an undergraduate student, she served as a Peer Advisor at the UAA and President of a health program organization on campus. She also enjoyed volunteering and was a student educator at multiple schools through the UW Pipeline Project. During her Master’s degree, Veena served as a Student Ambassador representing the MHA program and as Vice President of the MHA Student Association. Currently, Veena is a strategist at Premera Blue Cross, exploring the healthcare industry and working towards her passion for improving access to healthcare resources. Outside of work, Veena enjoys reading, baking new desserts and traveling as much as possible.

S4Ep1: How AI is revolutionizing professional development and job search strategies

Career Conversations

S4Ep1: How AI is revolutionizing professional development and job search strategies