Dig In: What's Happening with Talent and Immigration? with Tamanna Ramesh, Founder of Spark Careers
Thu Feb 05 2026
Tamanna Ramesh, a commercial lead at the Coca-Cola Company, shares her journey from being a "foodie" in India to navigating the corporate landscapes of Fortune 100 giants like Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola. She reveals her tactical approach to surviving corporate bureaucracy, including her methods for color-coding her calendar to reclaim focus time and her "Five Whys" strategy for career alignment. Tamanna discusses the transition from a technical R&D background to business strategy, emphasizing how a researcher's mindset is a powerful tool for navigating the subjectivity of corporate roles and the emerging world of AI-driven innovation.
Beyond her day job, Tamanna is the founder of Spark Careers, a coaching business born from her passion for empowering STEM professionals. She provides deep insights into the "broken" U.S. immigration system, sharing how she successfully secured an EB-1 "Extraordinary Ability" visa and why she tells her clients that professional volunteering is no longer optional for those seeking career continuity in the States. Whether you are looking to scale a side hustle, integrate AI into your workflow, or master the art of upward mobility, Tamanna’s perspective offers a roadmap for high-achieving professionals to maximize their potential.
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Tamanna Ramesh, a commercial lead at the Coca-Cola Company, shares her journey from being a "foodie" in India to navigating the corporate landscapes of Fortune 100 giants like Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola. She reveals her tactical approach to surviving corporate bureaucracy, including her methods for color-coding her calendar to reclaim focus time and her "Five Whys" strategy for career alignment. Tamanna discusses the transition from a technical R&D background to business strategy, emphasizing how a researcher's mindset is a powerful tool for navigating the subjectivity of corporate roles and the emerging world of AI-driven innovation. Beyond her day job, Tamanna is the founder of Spark Careers, a coaching business born from her passion for empowering STEM professionals. She provides deep insights into the "broken" U.S. immigration system, sharing how she successfully secured an EB-1 "Extraordinary Ability" visa and why she tells her clients that professional volunteering is no longer optional for those seeking career continuity in the States. Whether you are looking to scale a side hustle, integrate AI into your workflow, or master the art of upward mobility, Tamanna’s perspective offers a roadmap for high-achieving professionals to maximize their potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices