List of personal goals - refine it

0. Ritchi gets the job she loves - by Aug'2017
1. Get into Product Strategy Management in Community or Commercial Bank - by Aug'2017
2. Give lecture in community college on IT, Banking or Project Management - by Aug'2017
3. Become an expert and  thought leader in Banking (get in touch with  Chris Skinner or Bret King
4. Start my own blog and Book on Role of IT Banking.
5. Bump up the salary to 500K this year.
6. Become a C-Level executive by next year - 2018
7. Play crucial role in a product which improves common people life - 2018

Why did I choose Strategy or Product management?
 - Quest to make direct impact to the customer/society
 - Ability to give the company or product the direction rather then running on someones direction
 - Involvement of imagination, creativity, research; my strengths
 - My experiences - Aviarc business plan, Carnegie classroom experience (mobile app for schools)
 - Folks in this domain in my company have fancy titles, more responsibilities and bigger paychecks

Why in the same company?
 - Or else, I will have to take a dip in terms of title and paycheck in the arena where i have not proven myself.

Which area within the Bank and why?
 - Consumer banking is at the cusp of being disrupted, that's where most of the action is happening
 - I can more related to consumer banking product then the investment banking product
 - I am also open to Commercial banking and other LOBs within CCB

What is my approach?
 - chart out key seniors within the organization who are leading this agenda
 - reach out to them directly via chat or email to get guidance or mentorship (not job)
 - offer them help outside of the day job to prove myself
 - check internal job posts every other day which area is hiring
 - reach out to internal senior HR partner to get help

Should I try external opportunities as well?
I am not sure yet if this is worth my effort, given I am looking to change my domain.

What is my pitch?
 - 15 + years in various domain of banking
 - After my MBA (Mgmt Con at Aviarc) /MS (Carnegie) trying to switch to Product Strategy role
 - I am tagged as 'Tech' which is coming as hindrance
 - Passionate about disruptions in consumer banking and want to be part of the agenda
 - Open to contribute 20-25 hrs a week outside of the day job
 - I have done this before: Houston Hub Mgmt lead, Basel, Product/Project Mgmt

June 27 2017

I am revisiting what I need to do next... I am considering staying in technology and build on my strength. Why am I considering this..
- technology is ubiquitous and can be applied in different industry. I won't be just tied to one business domain.
- technology is what my real experience and differentiating factor has been. I tend to think now that I should build my career further upon it.
- I spoke with my dad and his advise has been, I should find a mid size growing company and take an executive position in the company. While I will get experience of all facets of IT, I will also get to work on the technology strategy of the company.
- I want to be out of direct involvement with the project execution and production support.

Dec 30 2018
One year has gone by and what a year it has been. Lots of personal growth, learning and experience. Ritchi has gotten job and she is making a direct impact to the future of kids. She has matured multi-fold in a short time. Ruhaan and Rubaine are turning out to be true gentlemen.
Now I am back to act on my next career move. Same thoughts as above.
 -  Board of banks need technology executives. Banks and transforming themselves into Tech companies.
 - Unicorns such as Amazon (they are offering personal loans), Google are getting into financial service offerings. Alibaba has already disrupted Chinese banking market.
 - I need to be super expert into specific field. Tech disruptions - Machine Learning, Cloud. Big Data.

Personal Side:
Its hard to put in words: I feel more aware and conscious. I feel compassion for everything, living and non-living being, around me. I now know that I am here to make big positive impact to society. I feel more confident in my abilities. I feel more in control of my emotions and my reaction to all that happens around me. Lot of this has to do with my daily meditation, breathing and mindfulness regimen. Following are minor/major the habits:
1. Morning breathing exercises, prayers. Before breakfast.
2. Meditation before going to sleep.

Following habits to be developed:
1. Reading  - 30 min morning, 30 min evening
2. Retro of the day
3. Career profile building and Job search