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Nicolas D.

Tech. Lead, AI & Autonomous Networks Research, DMTS

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Soft skills are as important as hard skills. You need to be able to build stories, to be convincing, to keep adapting, etc. However, do not neglect hard skills and select an area where you could go deep in expertise.

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Tech. Lead, AI & Autonomous Networks Research, DMTS

Nokia

Started 01/2010 to Present

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What do you like about your job and the company?

Working at Nokia for almost two decades and, now within Nokia Bell Labs, allows to not only to connect with cutting-edge technology but also with great minds from all over the world!
Indeed, throughout my career, I worked with exceptionally talented people from the 5 different continents and met customers from very different cultures. We all shared a passion for cutting‑edge technology that genuinely improves people’s everyday lives. Opportunities like this are rare, and Nokia is one of the few places where you can truly make that kind of impact!

Greatest achievements

Achievements could be seen from various angles. In terms of internal recognition, I have been awarded as the inventor of the Most Innovative AI solution within the Nokia Corporation by the Nokia Bell Labs President in Helsinki, Finland. It was an amazing memory and had a great impact. Also, I have been recognized as an all-time top inventor for Nokia based on all the patents I received. But what makes me even prouder is that my inventions are now used globally, facilitating internet connection for millions of people worldwide.

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