IPN Spotlight: Shylean Keshwani (Advanced Engineer and New Technology Integration at Apple Inc.)
Shylean Keshwani currently works at Apple as an Advanced Engineer responsible for New Technology Integration. Prior to Apple, Shylean worked for Tesla, within the Advanced Manufacturing and Technology implementation department for the next-generation cars. One of his previous projects involved developing and deploying state of the art fully automated material delivery system for the high-volume mass production car. The system is engineered for density and velocity.
Prior to working at Tesla, Shylean worked for a multinational technological manufacturer Flex where he was responsible for implementing automation in manufacturing lines for different industries not limited to consumer, automotive, medical and energy. Shylean initiated and led the company’s first generic robotic cell: multi-functional, connected, the modular system providing a cost-effective solution for a wide range of assembly and manufacturing applications.
Shylean is also a co-founder of an organization called “The Indian Impact.” The Indian Impact is the first and only online platform to reduce the alarming level of malnutrition in India.
What skills have helped you in your career?
Challenging the status quo and not being afraid to ask the question “why”
Reasoning from first principle.
What do you wish you had known or done differently throughout your career?
Rumi has said, “patience is the key to joy.”
When we get instant results and convenience in some parts of our life, then we expect other areas of our life to work just as quick and easy. But, this mindset causes problems when something doesn’t happen as we plan it. It also is dangerous when we don’t take a task on because it seems too difficult, or appears too long to complete.
What do you do for continuing education and improvement?
MHI said- “Learning is a lifelong process.”
I try reading articles, white papers about technology within my direct and adjacent fields. Try talking to experts from different fields to gauge their perspectives on certain things/ projects.
What is next for you in your career?
Continue going down the path of advanced manufacturing with a focus on new technology development and integration for a futuristic future.
What advice would you offer to others?
Two of my favorite quotes will sum this up:
a. “Work like hell. I mean you just have to put in 80 to 100 hour weeks every week. [This] improves the odds of success. If other people are putting in 40-hour workweeks and you’re putting in 100-hour workweeks, then even if you’re doing the same thing, you know that you will achieve in four months what it takes them a year to achieve”- Elon Musk
b. “Failure and innovation are inseparable twins”- Jeff Bezos
Areas where you can help other Ismailis:
• University applications (undergrad and grad)
• General advice on manufacturing process {automating via robotics vs. semi-automated}
• Sometimes I like to think I know about 3D printing and try to provide suggestions
Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile:
Shylean Keshwani
Please provide your preferred email address so interested professionals can network with you:
[email protected]
Region:
West
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