Sushma Gajanur Shivakumar
Hi! I’m Sushma, and I come from a small village in South India. Growing up, I dreamed of becoming an engineer, traveling the world, and experiencing diverse cultures—and today, I’m grateful to say that dream has come true. I joined Red Hat in 2015 as a Release Engineer. I currently work as Product Owner.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Information Science and pursued an MBA at the Faculty of Business, VUT in Brno. I have a deep passion for learning, and I believe in being a lifelong student, always curious and open to new ideas.
Red Hat Czech s.r.o
Job title –Product Owner
Session
IT is a fast-paced industry with lots of changes coming in almost every day. On one hand, these changes are business drivers, on the other hand, at times it can be intimidating—especially when it promises to fundamentally alter the way we do things, forcing us to start from scratch. Such shifts often evoke strong emotions: fear, confusion, or even overwhelm. Nevertheless, what if we could view these changes not as obstacles, but rather as opportunities? What if the unknown could be exciting, instead of paralyzing?
In this talk, we will explore strategies for embracing large-scale changes with confidence and adaptability. Attendees will learn practical approaches to reframe their mindset, manage uncertainty, and navigate transformative shifts gracefully.