Ranked #1 LinkedIn HR Creator (Global), #2 Female Creator (US) | Positioning Companies & Founders to Attract Talent, Capital & Credibility | 100M+ Organic Reach | Ex-Amazon, Cognizant, Labcorp

Hiring. Visibility. Credibility.

The three levers every founder, CEO, coach, or consultant needs to scale.
The problem? Most get them wrong.

That’s where I come in.

I built 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 to help seed to Series B startups, lean teams, and high-stake leaders attract the right talent, amplify their brand visibility, and build credibility that wins capital and clients.

What sets us apart?
We operate at the intersection of AI, recruitment, and brand strategy turning overlooked processes into growth systems.

Here’s what that looks like in numbers:
✔ 3,000+ hires placed globally across industries
✔ 250,000+ resumes reviewed with precision at scale
✔ 100M+ organic impressions without ad spend
✔ 150K+ community grown organically on LinkedIn
✔ 50K+ subscribers of our Li Newsletter: Incredible Edge
✔ Worked with enterprises like Amazon, Cognizant, Labcorp
✔ Partnered with unicorns like Atlan & Domino Data Lab
✔ Executed brand collabs with Lovable AI, Emergent AI, Gusto, Replit Agent 3, Gamma & GoPerfect
✔ Been named Favikon’s #1 HR Voice (Worldwide) and #2 Female Creator (US) - April'2025

But metrics are just the proof. The real outcome is this:

💡 Founders who save time and scale smarter.
💡 Executives who become visible authorities.
💡 Startups that attract capital and top talent on autopilot.

If you’re still struggling to hire right, stand out, or get noticed, it’s not because you lack potential.
It’s because you’re playing the wrong game.

My work is helping you change that.

📩 DM me or reach out: bookings@proven-patterns.com

Let’s build what they can’t ignore.

💜

Kumud Deepali R.

Hiring for attitude > Hiring for experience.
And more leaders need to say this out loud.

Over the years, one truth has become unmistakably clear:
👉 Skills can be taught.
👉 Mindset is much harder to change.

You can train someone on tools, processes, and systems…
But you can’t teach someone to be kind, collaborative, or solution-oriented if they’re rooted in negativity.

When you hire people with:
✨ A positive mindset
✨ A willingness to learn
✨ A team-first attitude

You’re not just filling a role, you’re strengthening your culture.

What do you value most when hiring, skills or mindset?

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Some of the world’s greatest innovations were born from rejection.

Visionaries who were underestimated went on to reshape entire industries.
🚗 Toyota rejected a mechanic’s new design idea- he built Honda instead.
🐂 Ferrari dismissed advice from a tractor maker- he built Lamborghini.
🏎️ Lamborghini refused to fund an engineer’s carbon-fiber project- he built Pagani.
💻 HP turned down a computer idea from their own engineer- he co-founded Apple.
🎮 Nintendo walked away from a Sony engineer’s disc-console concept- he built PlayStation.
📼 Blockbuster laughed at a founder looking to partner- he built Netflix.
Rejection isn’t a dead end. It’s a redirection.

Sometimes the “no” you hear today becomes the reason you build something the world can’t ignore tomorrow.

If you’re working on something bold and people don’t get it yet…
Keep going.

What’s one rejection that pushed you toward something better? Share your story below. 
Repost as someone might need this reminder to keep going. Thanks!

Visual Credit: Chandrakumar K. Pillai

Rejection Leads to Big Things

Kindness is not a weakness, it’s a leadership advantage.

In a world that often rewards speed, competition, and “winning at all costs,” kindness can feel underrated.

✔️ Kindness builds trust.
✔️ Kindness strengthens teams.
✔️ Kindness fuels collaboration.
✔️ Kindness creates leaders people want to follow.

Some of the strongest professionals I know are the ones who choose empathy even when it’s not the easiest option.

Let’s stop treating kindness like a liability.
It’s a skill.
A strategy.
A strength.

Imagine what our workplaces would look like if kindness was the standard, not the exception.

💬 How has kindness positively impacted your career, life or workplace?

Kumud Deepali Rudraraju, SHRM CP

✨ Say yes, and let growth catch up later.

How many times have we held ourselves back because we didn't feel “ready enough”?

Reality is, nobody ever feels 100% ready. Confidence is built after taking the leap, not before.

Some of the biggest milestones in my journey came from saying yes first:
Yes to roles I’d never done
Yes to projects that felt intimidating
Yes to challenges that forced me to level up
Every “yes” stretched me. Every stretch expanded my capability.

🔥 Growth is uncomfortable. But that discomfort is where transformation begins.

So here’s a gentle reminder for anyone hesitating today:
Don’t wait for perfection. Say yes. Show up. Learn on the way.

What’s one opportunity you said “yes” to before you felt ready?

What if the most important subject in school isn’t math, science, or reading… but empathy?

Since 1993, Denmark has required every child aged 6-16 to take a weekly empathy class.

Not as an add-on. Not as a nice-to-have.
As a core part of education.

The outcome?
🌍 Among the lowest bullying rates in the world
🌱 Consistently high kindness and well-being scores
🤝 A culture where emotional intelligence is as valued as academic achievement

It raises a powerful question for all of us; parents, leaders, educators, and employers:
Are we teaching the next generation how to understand each other, not just outperform each other?

In a world driven by competition, Denmark chose connection. And it’s paying off.
Imagine if more school systems did the same.
Imagine if more workplaces did the same.
Empathy isn’t soft.
Empathy is a skill.

And it might just be one of the most future-proof ones we can teach.

Should empathy be a required part of education or maybe even workplace everywhere? What do you think?

Put a ❤️ on this post if you believe empathy should be mainstreamed in both school and work, and repost to help spread it.

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Things great leaders are NOT sick of hearing…
Because real leadership isn’t about control,
it’s about trust.
When your team says…
➡️ “Can I leave early today?”
➡️ “Do you mind if I come in late?”
➡️ “My child is sick, can I rush off?”
➡️ “I’ve got an appointment tomorrow, is that okay?”

A great leader doesn’t roll their eyes.
They don’t make people feel guilty.
They don’t treat adults like children.
They say:
Handle what you need to handle - I trust you.
Here’s what great leaders do differently 👇
✅ They seek to understand before assigning blame.
✅ They speak up for fair treatment & recognition.
✅ They make sure their team’s efforts are seen.
✅ Their team always knows where they stand.
✅ They communicate with transparency.
✅ They recognize effort not just results.
✅ They build trust through consistency.
✅ They empower decision-making.
✅ They advocate for their people.
✅ They listen before reacting.
✅ They keep their promises.
✅ They lead with empathy.
✅ They nurture potential.
✅ They invest in growth.

Leadership isn’t about permission.
It’s about empowerment.
If you trust people to do their job,
they’ll do it better than you expect.
Every. Single. Time.

And Hire for attitude,
character,
integrity…
and that is when this trust can be easily built. 

If this resonates, hit “Repost”, like and comment so more leaders see it. Trust-based leadership matters.

Image Credit: Rob Dance

FACT: Having a good manager is a blessing.

Not the kind you appreciate only during appraisal season…

But the kind that shapes your career in ways you don’t fully realize until much later.

A good manager doesn’t just assign tasks.
They mentor, guide, empower, and protect their team.
They create an environment where you feel safe enough to try, fail, grow, and shine.

If you’ve ever worked under a truly great manager, you know the difference:
 ✔️ You learn faster
 ✔️ You feel valued
 ✔️ You’re trusted
 ✔️ You’re motivated
 ✔️ And most importantly; you become better, not just as an employee, but as a person

Great managers don’t just lead teams.
 They build people.
 And that’s rare.
 And worth celebrating.

🔁 Repost this to appreciate great managers
👥 …and tag a manager who made a real difference in your journey.

Image Credit: Daksh Sethi

What if the real measure of success isn’t what we achieve, but how human we choose to be?

Every day, we get countless opportunities to show who we really are;
in how we help, how we listen, how we show up, and how we choose compassion even when no one is watching.

Kindness doesn’t need an audience.
Empathy doesn’t need a reason.
And humanity doesn’t need a perfect moment, it just needs intention.

What inspires me most is seeing ordinary people choose to act with extraordinary heart. Not for praise. Not for credit. Simply because it’s the right thing to do.

Imagine what our workplaces, communities, and world would feel like if more of us made humanity a daily habit.
A little more care.
A little more patience.
A little more giving.

It adds up.

Humanity matters. Practice it every single day.

If you believe the world needs more humanity, drop a ❤️ or repost this message to help it reach someone who needs the reminder today.

15 AI Skills to Master in 2026 (For Non-Tech Professionals)

👉 Connect + hit the notification button. I share daily insights from the hiring side of the table: changing AI landscape, jobs, resumes, interviews, and branding that actually works.

Prompt Crafting
Learn how to write clear instructions so AI gives you accurate and useful results.
Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini

AI Workflow Automation
Use AI to automate daily tasks, reports, emails, and follow-ups without coding.
Tools: Zapier, Make, Bardeen

AI Assistants & Agents
Build simple AI agents that can handle repetitive work like scheduling, research, and documentation.
Tools: Relevance AI, LangChain Assistants, CrewAI (no-code mode)

AI + Your Own Data (RAG Lite)
Connect AI to your documents, sheets, and knowledge base for smarter answers.
Tools: Notion Q&A, ChatGPT with Docs, Hightouch

Multimodal Creation
Use AI to create videos, images, presentations, and documents from text prompts.
Tools: Canva AI, Gamma, Runway

Custom AI Assistants for Work
Create personal assistants for tasks like writing emails, answering FAQs, or summarizing long content.
Tools: ChatGPT Builder, Claude Projects, Zapier AI Agents

AI Quality Check
Learn how to review AI-generated work for accuracy, tone, and clarity.
Tools: Grammarly, Trulens Lite, Helicone

Combining Multiple AI Tools
Use two or more AI tools together to speed up work — like AI research + AI writing + workflow automation.
Tools: Notion AI, Mem, Zapier

Building Simple AI-Powered Apps (No Code)
Create internal tools like dashboards, forms, or mini apps without learning programming.
Tools: Bubble, Glide, Softr

Managing AI Context
Learn how to give AI the right background, examples, and rules so it works like your personal assistant.
Tools: ChatGPT Memory, Claude Projects, Notion AI

AI for Planning & Decision Making
Use AI to brainstorm ideas, compare options, create strategies, and plan projects.
Tools: ChatGPT, Perplexity, DeepSeek

AI + External APIs (No-Code APIs)
Connect AI to apps you already use like Google Sheets, Gmail, Notion, Slack.
Tools: Zapier, Make, Pabbly

Smart Search with AI
Use AI-powered search to find information faster across emails, files, documents.
Tools: Rewind, Glean, Microsoft Copilot

AI Safety & Responsible Use
Understand how to use AI safely, avoid misinformation, and maintain data privacy.
Tools: OpenAI Safety Guides, Google Safety Center, Copilot Guardrails

Staying Updated with AI Trends
Keep yourself informed about new tools, updates, and practical use cases.
Tools: OpenAI Blog, YouTube AI Creators, X (AI researchers)

Which AI tools will you master in 2026? Share in the comments below.

AI isn’t just creating new tools, it’s creating entirely new careers.

And as I move deeper into my own AI journey, I want to take you with me.

If you're building a team, hiring talent, or planning your own career path, understanding this new landscape is no longer optional. It’s a competitive advantage.

Here's a breakdown of emerging AI roles that are essential for building the future of AI-driven systems:

AI Roles:

1. Model Manager
Oversees development, deployment, and performance of ML models.
Tech Stack: Python, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, Docker.

2. ML Engineer
Designs, develops, and deploys scalable machine learning solutions.
Tech Stack: Python, PyTorch, AWS/GCP, SQL.

3. Data Engineer
Creates and maintains data pipelines for model training.
Tech Stack: Python, Spark, Kafka, AWS/GCP.

4. AI Architect
Designs scalable AI systems integrated with existing infrastructure.
Tech Stack: Python, Kubernetes, Microservices, Docker.

5. Data Scientist
Analyzes data to build predictive models and generate insights.
Tech Stack: Python, R, TensorFlow, Hadoop.

6. AI Developer
Develops AI applications, integrating ML algorithms into production.
Tech Stack: Python, Java, TensorFlow, Kubernetes.

7. Decision Engineer
Builds systems to automate decision-making using AI models.
Tech Stack: Python, ML frameworks, Cloud platforms.

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Emerging AI Roles:

8. Analytics Engineer
Transforms data into actionable insights using analytics tools.
Tech Stack: Python, SQL, Tableau, Apache Airflow.

9. AI Product Manager
Manages the lifecycle of AI-driven products, bridging technical teams and stakeholders.
Tech Stack: Jira, Python (basic), Agile methodologies.

10. UX Designer (AI)
Designs user interfaces for AI applications, ensuring seamless AI-powered experiences.
Tech Stack: Figma, Adobe XD, HTML/CSS, JavaScript.

11. Head of AI
Leads AI strategy across the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Tech Stack: Leadership tools, Cloud platforms, Project management software.

12. D&A and AI Translator
Translates business needs into technical AI solutions, bridging the gap between teams.
Tech Stack: Python, SQL, Jira, Agile.

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Must-have AI Roles:

13. AI Risk and Governance Specialist
Ensures compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards for AI systems.
Tech Stack: Compliance tools, Risk management software.

14. Model Validator
Validates the accuracy and reliability of ML models in real-world environments.
Tech Stack: Python, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow.

15. Prompt Engineer
Optimizes large language models by fine-tuning prompts for better performance.
Tech Stack: Python, NLP frameworks, Hugging Face.

16. AI Ethicist
Ensures AI systems are fair, transparent, and ethically sound.
Tech Stack: Ethical guidelines, Compliance tools.

If you want to stay ahead of the AI curve, follow along. Let’s navigate the AI era together.

Which of these roles fascinates you the most, or aligns with your next career move? Comment below.

#AI

📌 The Reality Behind "AI Engineer" Job Descriptions
Scrolling through job posts lately feels like reading the requirements for an entire Data & AI department squeezed into a single role.

Too often, companies are looking for one person who can:
🔹 Build backend systems
🔹 Develop full-stack applications
🔹 Architect data pipelines
🔹 Manage databases
🔹 Run MLOps and CI/CD
🔹 Ship deep learning models
🔹 Handle cloud infrastructure
🔹 Optimize GPU workloads
🔹 Maintain Kubernetes clusters
🔹 …and write documentation on top of it

🚫 This is not an “AI Engineer.”
✅ This is a full Data, ML, and Platform team.

When organizations overload a single role, a few things happen:
1️⃣ Product delivery slows down
2️⃣ Burnout skyrockets
3️⃣ Security gaps emerge
4️⃣ Knowledge becomes siloed
5️⃣ Retention drops

In the era of AI transformation, building the right team matters more than ever.
A successful Data & AI function requires specialization, collaboration, and clear role boundaries.

If you're a recruiter or hiring manager, consider:
What skills are actually essential for the role?
Which responsibilities belong to other teams?
How can you design a role that sets someone up for success?

The future of AI isn’t built by unicorns.
It’s built by well-structured teams. What do you think? Do join the conversation in the comments below.

When you pray for a job, look deeper.
Because a paycheck alone won't fulfill you.

I recently spoke to a candidate who seemed perfect on paper, great salary, benefits, the works.

But halfway through our chat, her voice cracked.
"Every morning, I sit in my car for 10 minutes before walking in.
Not because I'm lazy.
But because I have to mentally brace myself for the day ahead."

That’s when it hit me:

She didn’t need another job.

She needed respect, growth, and peace.

🙏 Pray for these three pillars:
1. Respect
↳ Where your voice matters
↳ Where your boundaries are honored
→ Where dignity isn't negotiable
2. Growth
↳ Beyond just promotions
↳ Beyond comfort zones
→ Where learning never stops
3. Peace of Mind
↳ No Sunday night anxiety
↳ No toxic leadership
→ Where your wellbeing comes first

Because the right job isn't just about what you do.
It's about who you become while doing it.

Money feeds your wallet. These three feed your soul.

💭 Remember: You're not just looking for work. You're building a life worth living. 

Burnout, Depression and Regret will have lasting impacts on your health and well being.

♻️ Share this if it resonates.
➕ Follow me for more insights on career fulfillment. 🙏

Respect isn’t a reward, it’s a habit.
Some of the most impactful people I’ve met weren’t the ones with the highest titles, the longest résumés, or the loudest voices.

They were the ones who showed kindness without conditions.
In a world that often measures worth by position, pay grade, or pedigree, choosing to respect someone simply because they’re human is a quieter, deeper form of leadership.

Reality is: 
 You never know the story behind a person.
 You never know the battles they’ve fought.
 And you never know how far a moment of respect can go.

Make it a habit to value people before you evaluate them.
Everything else comes after.

What’s one small act of respect you believe the workplace needs more of? 🙏
Repost if you share this sentiment.

Will AI make us forget about books?

I hope not. Because I already regret how little I read today. Some days, I catch myself relying on AI summaries, bite-sized content, and quick insights… and I wonder if we’re slowly losing the one habit that made us truly wise: reading real books.

There was a time when I could finish a book in 3 hours. And honestly, those were my smartest years.

Not because I had more information. But because books shape you differently. They make you think slower, deeper, and more honestly.

AI can give you answers. 
But books give you perspective.
AI can save you time.
But books give you wisdom.

Here’s a quiet reminder, for you and for me:
📚 Go back to books.
 Slow down.
 Read deeply.
 Let your mind stretch again.

Because the easiest way to grow…
is still sitting quietly on your shelf.

What book made you wiser than any life experience ever did?
Repost to remind someone, maybe you that reading is still one of the purest ways to grow. Don’t let it slip away.

Big thanks to Ankur Warikoo (5X Best Selling Author) for the wonderful visual and recommendations.

20 Books to Understand the World 

We all carry habits that quietly limit our growth, not because we choose them, but because they become familiar.

This list stopped me in my tracks:
1️⃣ Trying to please everyone
2️⃣ Fearing change
3️⃣ Living in the past
4️⃣ Putting yourself down
5️⃣ Overthinking

These five habits drain more careers than lack of talent ever will.

I’ve seen brilliant people hold themselves back because they were too busy:
→ seeking approval
→ waiting for the “right time”
→ replaying old failures
→ dismissing their strengths
→ thinking instead of acting

But here’s the shift that changes everything:
• Confidence grows when you stop performing for everyone else.
• Progress begins when you step into discomfort.
• Momentum returns when you release what you can’t rewrite.
• Opportunities appear when you treat yourself with respect.
• Clarity emerges when you start doing instead of overthinking.

Small mindset changes create massive career transformations.
So ask yourself today:
👉 Which one of these five do you need to quit first?

Drop it in the comments your self-awareness might inspire someone else.
🔁 Repost to remind your network: the biggest breakthroughs start with what you choose to let go of.
🤝 Follow for more insights on growth, mindset, and career clarity.

🚀 The Future Isn’t Coming… It’s Already Knocking.

Looking at this visual breakdown of what may happen in our lifetime, one thing becomes clear:

We’re living through the most disruptive era in human history.

Some predictions that stand out:
🔹 Money will be fully digital and cash will disappear.
🔹 AI will become our closest companion, not just a tool.
🔹 Phones may last for years on a single charge.
🔹 AI will automate most of the tasks humans do today.
🔹 Real-time translation will erase language barriers.
🔹 Humans will walk on Mars.
🔹 The world’s first trillionaire will emerge.
🔹 Self-driving cars will replace human drivers entirely.
🔹 Almost every home will have a personal robot.
🔹 Space tourism will become normal.
🔹 Global population will start shrinking.
🔹 Massive data centers will orbit Earth.
🔹 Living past 100 will become common.
Whether these excite you or terrify you…
they will redefine how we work, live, and connect.

The real question is:
👉 Are you preparing to adapt, or waiting to be disrupted?

Because one thing is certain:
The future won’t wait for any of us.

💬 Your turn: Which prediction do YOU think will happen first?

❤️ Drop a heart if you liked this post
🔁 Repost to inspire someone today

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Things Happening In This Lifetime

Ready to Ace Your Next Interview? 🚀

I'm excited to share a list of the top 100 interview questions, drawn from over a decade of recruitment experience and setting up 8,000+ interviews! 🎯 

Candidates have been successfully placed at companies such as Amazon, Cognizant, Avanade, Endpoint Clinical, Domino Data Lab, Atlan, Wells Fargo, Google, BCBS, Kaiser Permanente, and Silicon Valley Bank, among others.

Whether you're prepping for your first interview or looking to sharpen your skills, this list is a valuable resource. Let's boost your confidence and get you one step closer to landing your dream job! 💼

Swipe the document to go through all the questions and don't forget to download and save for future use. 

Stay tuned and follow me for more tips and tricks on how to impress your interviewers. Let's ace those interviews together and share ♻ with your friends!

Follow me Kumud Deepali R. and Proven Patterns for more posts on job search, interviews, hiring, workplace truths and resume tips!

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100 Must Know Interview Questions

I built a 10-tool support squad, so my human team can do deeper work.

Here's my AI-powered squad and what each one actually does when I'm shipping fast:

Chief Strategy Officer → ChatGPT
The one I brainstorm with at 2 AM.
→ Architecture decisions
→ Trade-off analysis
→ "What could go wrong?" scenarios

System Design Architect → Claude
The one that explains complex systems like I'm five (but makes me look smart).
→ Scalable architecture design
→ Breaking down gnarly tech problems
→ Code reviews that don't miss edge cases

Chief Research Officer → Perplexity
My "find the answer in 30 seconds" weapon.
→ Competitive analysis
→ Deep tech research
→ Cutting through noise to find signal

Architecture Reviewer → Cursor
Code structure police. In a good way.
→ Reviews architecture before I commit
→ Catches flow issues early
→ Keeps technical debt from sneaking in

Tech Documentation Lead → Notion AI
The one who makes sure nothing gets lost in Slack chaos.
→ SOPs that people actually follow
→ Proposals that don't need 10 revisions
→ Documentation that doesn't rot

Automation Engineer → Zapier AI
My "I never want to do this manually again" specialist.
→ Workflow automation
→ App integrations without code
→ Time I get back: hours per week

Visual Storytelling Director → Canva / Ideogram / Midjourney
Turns my terrible sketches into presentations that don't embarrass me.
→ Pitch decks in minutes
→ Diagrams that explain systems visually
→ Brand assets without a designer on payroll

Orchestration Specialist → n8n
Zapier's more technical sibling. For when workflows get *complex*.
→ Custom automation chains
→ Deep integrations with logic
→ Systems that talk to each other intelligently

Prompt Engineer → Genspark AI
The one that makes every other AI work better.
→ Refines prompts for accuracy
→ Speeds up iteration cycles
→ Turns vague asks into sharp outputs

Note-Taking Assistant → Otter / Fireflies / Fathom
Never writes "you should have been there" meeting summaries.
→ Auto-transcribes calls
→ Extracts action items
→ Turns conversations into documentation

The result?

I move faster. I ship cleaner. I don't burn out doing repetitive work.
This isn't about replacing humans. It's about 10x-ing what one person can execute.

Strategy, research, automation, design, documentation all running in parallel while I focus on the work only I can do.

The pattern I've noticed:

People who resist AI tools work harder.
People who adopt them strategically work smarter.
People who build systems around them? They scale.

My rule:

If I'm doing it twice, I automate it.
If I'm explaining it twice, I document it.
If I'm designing it twice, I template it.

AI doesn't do the thinking. It multiplies the execution.

Which tool has changed your workflow the most? And more importantly what are you still doing manually that you shouldn't be?

♻️ Repost as someone might be drowning in their work when AI tools are now available. Thanks!


#AI #Productivity #TechLeadership #AITools #Automation

Job Hunting?
These LLMs Can Speed Up Your Entire Career Journey.

Most job seekers still use AI only for resume writing…
but today’s LLMs can practically act as your career co-pilot.

Here’s how different AI models can help you at each stage of your job search:

1. Job Search & Market Research – Perplexity
Find real-time openings, salary trends, company insights, and hidden opportunities.

2. Resume & Cover Letter Writing – ChatGPT-5
Tailors your documents for every role, no generic templates.

3. Portfolio & Project Building – Claude Opus 4.1
Helps you create GitHub projects, writing samples, case studies, and practice work.

4. Interview Prep – ChatGPT-5
Creates mock interviews, questions, and feedback based on job descriptions.

5. Skill Learning & Upskilling – Gemini 2.5
Teaches SQL, Python, ML, and more with examples and quizzes.

6. LinkedIn Personal Branding – ChatGPT-5
Writes posts, optimizes your profile, and helps you plan content.

7. Application Tracking & Follow-Ups – Perplexity
Keeps your job search organized and reminds you when to follow up.

8. Networking & Outreach – ChatGPT-5
Drafts messages for recruiters, hiring managers, and peers.

9. Career Roadmap & Role Clarity – Claude Opus 4.1
Helps you understand what roles match your skills.

10. Document Review – Claude Opus 4.1
Explains job descriptions, offer letters, agreements, and more.

AI is empowering job seekers. 
Use the right model for the right task and your job search becomes 10x faster.

If you want a custom AI workflow for YOUR job search, just comment “JOB AI” below and connect with me. Repost to help job seekers.

An entire generation is studying for jobs that may not exist tomorrow.
We’re still preparing students for a world that’s rapidly disappearing.
The future belongs to those who can adapt, think critically, and stay curious.
Human skills will matter far more than memorized information.
Are we preparing young minds for yesterday, or tomorrow?

If this message resonates, hit repost so more people join the conversation.

#FutureOfWork #NextGen #HumanSkills

Mercy Corps

− As part of Mercy Corps’ new global strategy, sets the strategic vision for water security across Mercy Corps’ humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development programing in close coordination with regional and country teams. This includes the development of country water security strategies.
− Lead a team of global experts providing technical support to global development and humanitarian programs focused on emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), climate adaptation, and disaster risk reduction.
− Provide strategic direction and drive business development strategies for Mercy Corps’ water security and emergency WASH portfolio at global, regional, and country scales.
− Manage strategic global partnerships with external technical institutions in service of Mercy Corps’ water security strategy.

Director of Water Security

− Oversaw a portfolio of USAID flagship WSSH projects across the Asia region totaling more than $90 million.
− Co-led the proposal design and management process for the successful award of the $50 million USAID Indonesia Urban WASH Tangguh project. 
− Served as a strategic STTA for the DC-based USAID/Integrated Natural Resources Management project. Assessed USAID’s greenhouse gases (GHG) accounting system.
− Led the technical design team in developing the $5.8M concept note for a partnership between Coca-Cola and USAID/Nepal KAWAS project.

Senior Manager, Asia Region - Climate, N/WRM, and WASH

− Provided overall leadership, management, and strategic vision for the multi-sectoral $25 million USAID/Nepal project. This includes the management and reporting of multiple USAID funding streams (Feed the Future, WASH, biodiversity, climate adaptation, and sustainable landscapes).
− Accelerated the timeline for construction activities, adapted the contractual mechanisms for our two local subcontractors to allow for more flexibility in implementation, increased our burn rate by 38%, and devolved managerial authority down to our field-based watershed leads to ensure better integration of multi-sectoral activities and local-led ownership. This included the development and integration of rolling political economy analyses used to assess conflict and political dynamics for better project implementation.
− Facilitated the brokering of a $4M partnership between USAID and Rotary International Foundation.
− Led work planning, performance management, strategic communications, and relationship management.

Interim Chief of Party, USAID Nepal Karnali Water Activity

− Managed a team of eight technical experts and led field integration activities, including oversight of 35 field staff across five watersheds. Liaised with local partners, host government, and other stakeholders.
− Led interventions, harmonized technical programming, and ensured integration of KAWAS objectives in four target watersheds and 29 municipalities.
− Supported COP with overall project leadership, management, and technical direction, ensuring a common vision across different components and watersheds.
− Supported overall management of field offices including supervision of technical and administrative staff.
− Ensured that all project assistance is technically sound and aligned with the program’s long-term vision.

Interim Deputy Chief of Party, Technical - USAID Nepal Karnali Water Activity

−  Design and deliver implementation strategies to ensure improved development outcomes across technical, financial, contractual, and operational dimensions.
− Led the proposal design and launch of the $25 million USAID Nepal Karnali Water Security Activity. Duties included leading discussions with high-level officials in the Ministry of Water Supply, brokering partnering arrangements, facilitating co-design workshops with local partners, office setup, and developing key technical deliverables including the first Annual Work Plan, Conflict Analysis, GESI Action Plan, Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan, Grants Under Contract Manual, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research Plan. 
−  Awarded $30,000 in seed funding in an internal innovation competition to develop and launch a blended financing pilot to accelerate universal sanitation coverage among Philippines’ poorest households. The two-month pilot led to 1,000 people gaining sanitation access and leveraged $3 per $1 of seed funding from public and private sources. 
− Supervised, trained, and mentored three junior staff in accordance with co-developed learning plans and performance reviews.

Manager II, Asia Region - Environment and WASH

− Led and served on project design teams, from initial assessment and conceptual development to project startup, generating $196 million in new business.
− Analyzed and negotiated partner agreements with universities, INGOs, local organizations, and the private sector.
− Led more than a dozen strategic in-country capture efforts to assess the competitive landscape, develop technical solutions, recruit senior project staff, and forge relationships with potential partners and grantees.
− Served as proposal manager, co-champion, and co-writer on the $72 million USAID/Zambia Scaling-Up Nutrition Technical Assistance project awarded to DAI.
− Developed communications and marketing materials highlighting DAI projects’ technical strategies and results, including success stories and blogs.

Associate New Business Manager

−  Provided strategic oversight and management to prepositioning and proposal efforts, working closely with staff from the technical services and project management units. 
−  Led more than a dozen in-country capture efforts. 
− Responsible for leading full cycle recruitment efforts on proposals worth up to $83 million in the environment, health, economic growth, and governance sectors.
− Negotiated salaries and benefits, signing over 60 senior key proposal personnel.
− Worked with senior management to develop recruitment strategies.
−  Served as the proposal manager, co-champion, and writer on the $72 million USAID/Zambia Scaling-Up Nutrition Technical Assistance (SUN TA) project awarded to DAI. 
−  As a senior member of DAIs’ centralized Business Development Unit, managed and mentored junior new business staff.  
−  Provided technical assistance to projects, including the USAID Water for Africa through Leadership and Institutional Support (WALIS) and the USAID Zambia Scaling Up Nutrition Technical Assistance (SUN-TA) project. 
−  Prepared global communications, knowledge management, and marketing materials highlighting DAI projects’ technical strategies and results, including the publication of success stories and blogs on USAID’s Globalwaters.com knowledge management website.

Environment and WASH Sector Fellow/Sr New Business Specialist

Senior New Business Specialist, Africa Region

New Business Specialist, Africa Region

Church of the Brethren-Office of Public Witness

Nigeria Policy Analyst and Advocacy Officer (Short-term Consultant)

Friends Committee on National Legislation

− As part of an NGO coalition, successfully secured passage and funding for USAID’s Feed the Future and WASH programs in a political climate that saw less than 2% of bills passed.
− Supported successful integration of climate change into the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review.
− Produced policy reports, white papers, op-eds, and recommendations for a range of audiences, including FCNL’s donors and executive leadership, Congressional offices, USAID, U.S. State Department, and media.

Research Associate

Herbert Scoville Jr Peace Fellow

University of Oxford

MSc Water Science, Policy, and Management

Oxbridge Biotech Roundtable

Working on a 5-member team, the project focused on offering sound recommendations to the British Council on best ways to support and deploy strategic joint water and clean technology projects between the UK and gulf states. 
Duties included:
•	Market analysis
•	Policy research
•	Exploratory interviews with key stakeholders including academics, investors, industry 
        analysts, NGOs, and business development professionals
•	Presentations and delivery of final report of recommendations to the British Council

Project Team Member

Peace Research Institute Oslo (Centre for the Study of Civil War)

Received a Fulbright Research Grant to Oslo, Norway to study dynamics of cooperation/conflict and hydro-hazards (e.g. drought, floods and generalized water supply endangerment) in Southeast Asia. Worked on a multi-country research agenda examining water security in the Indian Subcontinent entitled Climate Change and Water-Related Water Security Challenges on the Indian Subcontinent (INDSEC). Conducted stakeholder analyses and research on dynamics of water security at various levels of governance in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) river basin. Co-authored several policy briefs/reports, white papers, and academic articles.

Fulbright Fellow

Leadership Foundation

NORSOMbro is a Norwegian-Somali bridge building project under the NGO Leadership Foundation that aims to improve the environment among youth with Somali backgrounds living in Norway.

Duties include:
• Facilitated and organized dialogue series. Participants include Congressman John Lewis of 
Alabama, one of the few remaining Civil Rights leaders, notable Norwegian academics, politicians 
(former Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik), civil society leaders from the Somali-Norwegian 
community, Somali-Norwegian youth, and political youth organizations.

• Served as Project Manager for the Nordic Somali Youth Summit in March 2012 by developing 
conference content and workshops, facilitating planning sessions with Somali community and 
other relevant partners, leading strategy teams, developing roles and disseminating tasks for 
project team members, working and coordinating with the U.S. Embassies and Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs of the five Nordic countries (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland) to select 
Somali-Nordic youth that helped in the development of a Charter for Change, selecting and 
inviting speakers/facilitators, securing funding and developing new partnerships and sponsors

• Helped develop and execute mentorship program with Somali-Norwegian youth and helped 
establish similar programs in other Nordic countries with the help of U.S. Embassies

• Wrote grants and secured funding from U.S. Embassy

• Gave presentations to Norwegian and American government officials, business sector and 
different civil society organizations on the NORSOMbro project and Youth summit

NORSOMbro Project Coordinator

Augsburg College

• Funded by MN NASA Space Consortium Grant, the National Science Foundation and Augsburg
Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunities Research Grant

• Research involved the oxidation mechanism and atmospheric interactions of isoprene, a volatile 
organic compound

• Presented findings and poster at 2010 Annual American Association for the Advancement of 
Science (AAAS). Bridging Science and Society

Researcher

Uganda Village Project

• Point person for the organization of funds, participation, and resources for shallow well 
construction

• Supported the construction of rain water catchment systems/infrastructure

• Established and implemented different programs related to public health and water access

• Worked on research and development of new potable water containers 

• Aided in establishing a health village team of village members, which has sustained relations with 
Ugandan government and subsequent funding opportunities

Safe Water Intern

Kate Edelen has over 10 years of experience designing and managing high-impact water security, sanitation, and hygiene (WSSH) programming in fragile and conflict-affected environments. Working at the intersection of water security, climate change, and conflict, Ms. Edelen is a recognized expert in WSSH in fragile contexts. With experience at industry-leading WSSH implementers, including Mercy Corps and DAI, she combines deep analytical research abilities with proven field implementation building the capabilities of local partners, as well as experience in crafting science policy communications and advocacy strategies.

In her current role as the Director for Water Security at Mercy Corps she leads a global team of technical experts to provide strategic and technical guidance on Mercy Corps’ water security initiatives and global program portfolio. Previously, as a Senior Manager with DAI, Ms. Edelen was responsible for a portfolio of U.S. government-funded climate adaptation and WSSH projects in Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines totaling more than $90 million. In this role, she oversaw and advised field teams on the strategic, technical, and operational aspects of these projects, in addition to leading client engagement and partnerships. Recently, she served as Interim Chief of Party on the USAID Nepal Karnali Water Activity, where she led an all-Nepali team of 52 staff across five watershed offices and 29 municipalities in the Karnali River Basin. Ms. Edelen started her career working for civil society organizations on Capitol Hill, mobilizing Congressional support for USAID reforms and increased development assistance.

A Fulbright and Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, Edelen holds a MSc in Water Science, Policy, and Management from the University of Oxford. As a Fulbright Scholar, she researched climate-conflict dynamics in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river basin. The author of several policy briefs, Ms. Edelen has organized and served on panels focused on the water-climate-conflict nexus for U.S. Congressional briefings, the UN Water Conference, the UN Peacebuilding Commission for Central African Republic, and the Norwegian Embassy to Bangladesh.

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