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Brendan Croft<br />
What STEM careers are becoming more popular?<br />
“There’s a major shift in the industry towards towards Artificial Intelligence (AI),<br />
machine learning, robotics and data analysis. There’s also a larger movement<br />
towards techpreneurship and solving everyday challenges through simpler,<br />
small-scale inventions and the use of technology. The STEM industry as a whole<br />
will allow for anyone entering it to move between different aspects of the field<br />
and to then carry that learning across to any other industry. That for me is the<br />
beauty of the field.”<br />
Kamentha moved away from the corporate space three years ago, and today<br />
combines her knowledge of electrical engineering and business analytics as a<br />
business management consultant helping other small businesses optimise their<br />
processes and become more strategic in their operations. She is also the founder<br />
of an online community - The STEM Moms Club - and the owner of The STEM<br />
Mom blog and recently created the STEM Collect Connect platform.<br />
“For the past three years I focused on understanding and spreading awareness<br />
about the challenges and policies in STEM for women within these fields.<br />
This year I would like to take a problem-solving approach to create a better<br />
representation in STEM. I’m always open to opportunities that align with my<br />
purpose and advocacy, so I’m keen to see what 20<strong>21</strong> holds in store.”<br />
Kamentha offers the following advice to youngsters who are unsure of what they<br />
want to become, or what field they want to enter: “Spend time understanding<br />
yourself before picking a career. Understand what really gets you energised and<br />
think about what you would like to do. What lifestyle do you want for yourself?<br />
Consider whether there is a greater purpose you would like to fulfill, and be<br />
comfortable with the idea that the career you choose is not the only manner to<br />
pursue the causes you would like to affect. “There is so much room now to be<br />
more than one job title. The more we allow ourselves to embrace our various<br />
abilities, we are able to integrate them into a career and reach that sweet spot<br />
where passion meets purpose - for me that would be the ultimate goal.’<br />
February 20<strong>21</strong> Get It • <strong>Highway</strong> • Berea • Durban North 45