Dr. Natarajan sir, I working in Gujarat textile manufacturing industry for 18 years, starting as production engineer and now heading unit with 200+ employees. My company want to implement smart manufacturing systems with IoT sensors and AI-driven quality control, but me not very familiar with these new technology. I have strong experience for managing people and production process but now I need understanding AI, IoT, and data analytics. At 42 years, sometimes I feel me too old for learn these complex technology but I also knowing I cannot ignore them. How should experienced manufacturing professional like me upskill ourself for Industry 4.0? Should me delegate technical part to younger engineer or should me personally learn these technology?

हाय मयंक सुप्रभात, आशा है आप बहुत अच्छे होंगे। मैं एक डिलीवरी मैनेजर हूं और मेरे पास विभिन्न प्रकार की आईटी परियोजनाओं की डिलीवरी का 16 वर्षों का अनुभव है। मेरा सवाल यह था कि एआई अगली बड़ी चीज है, एक प्रोजेक्ट/डिलीवरी मैनेजर के रूप में मैं खुद को कैसे बेहतर बना सकता हूं ताकि मैं प्रासंगिक बना रहूं और वास्तव में इस बाजार में आगे बढ़ सकूं। धन्यवाद

कई सालों से, मैंने तकनीक के बारे में बहुत कम जानकारी के साथ एक पारंपरिक भूमिका में काम किया है, और मुझे हमेशा उस ज्ञान और अनुभव पर गर्व है जो मैंने समय के साथ हासिल किया है। लेकिन अब, जब जेपी मॉर्गन चेस जैसी कंपनियाँ कार्यों को स्वचालित करने के लिए कर्मचारियों की छंटनी कर रही हैं, तो मुझे लगने लगा है कि मेरे कौशल अप्रचलित हो सकते हैं। मुझे पता है कि मुझे अनुकूलन करने की आवश्यकता है, लेकिन डिजिटल बैंकिंग, एआई और स्वचालन की दुनिया अपरिचित लगती है। मुझे यकीन नहीं है कि कहाँ से शुरू करना है या कौन से कौशल सीखने लायक हैं। मेरे जैसा कोई व्यक्ति, जिसके पास पहले से कोई तकनीकी अनुभव नहीं है, काम के भविष्य की तैयारी कैसे शुरू कर सकता है?

For years, I've worked in a traditional role with little exposure to technology, and I've always taken pride in the knowledge and experience I've built over time. But now, with companies like JPMorgan Chase laying off employees to automate tasks, I'm starting to feel like my skills might become obsolete. I know I need to adapt, but the world of digital banking, AI, and automation feels unfamiliar. I'm not sure where to start or what skills are worth learning. How can someone like me, with no prior tech experience, begin preparing for the future of work?

Hello Sir, myself a mechanical engineering apprentice at a textile mill in Ludhiana and my father was a machine operator, and I followed his path, hoping to learn on the job. Now with Industry 4.0, the mill is installing robotic welders and IoT sensors. I fear my manual skills will be obsolete. I have rudimentary programming knowledge but no formal training. Should I enroll in a vocational course on industrial automation, or aim for a broader IT diploma? How can I position myself to work alongside robots and smart machines rather than be replaced by them? And for someone from a working-class background, what affordable upskilling routes exist to enter high-growth manufacturing roles?

Dr. Natarajan ji, I am manufacturing director with 28 years experience in textile and leather industries in Uttar Pradesh. I seen multiple technology cycles and business transformations. Now approaching later stage of career, I interested in mentoring young professionals and possibly starting own consulting practice for help traditional manufacturing businesses adopt modern technologies. Problem is that I myself not completely up-to-date with latest technology - AI, IoT, Industry 4.0. At this stage of career, should me invest time for learn these new technology in detail or should me focus for share my experience in leadership, people management, and business operation? How can senior professional like me transition into mentoring and consulting role? What is best way for start consulting practice when you have deep industry experience but limited knowledge of latest technology? Can traditional industry experience still valuable in age of AI and automation?