Harini Chandrasekar

Research Lead, Meta Harini is an accomplished research leader with over 15+ years of experience bridging creative problem solving and strategic thinking for some of the biggest brands in the world across 10 different industries and 12+ countries. She is endlessly curious, thrives in ambiguity and embraces rapid change. Her journey began as an artist and a designer. In her current role as a research lead shaping Augmented Reality experiences at Meta, she unpacks how humans perceive and experience intelligent technology to inform and develop impactful, durable and inclusive solutions.

Activities for Harini

Speaker | Designing with AI Deep Dive | 2024

Future-Proofing: The Art of Career Adaptability

Are you tired of feeling like you need to be an expert in one specific area to succeed? It’s time to think outside the dodecahedron and reframe ambiguity to make it a strength! In this presentation, we’ll walk through how transferable skills can help you build a future-proof career that traverses multiple industries leveraging emerging technologies such as AR/VR and AI. 
 
Get ready to dive into a dynamic exploration of the future by embracing the unknown and leaning on your differentiated skills to stay ahead of the curve. We’ll journey through the realms of industrial design, innovation, the Metaverse and AI with personal examples highlighting how these disciplines can intersect in unexpected ways.  
Seize this opportunity to broaden your perspectives and welcome the unknown with open arms! 

Key Takeaways

You’ll discover how to adapt and thrive in the ever-evolving AI enhanced world, where the only constant is change. Expect a casual, engaging atmosphere where we’ll challenge traditional boundaries and ignite your imagination with numerous examples. This isn’t just about surviving the future – it’s about shaping it. So, buckle up and prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about your skill set. It’s time to future-proof your career and create the path you never knew you had!