Personal Growth

The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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New product evolution experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Lessons from building products, starting with the \u201cWhy\u201d and trying to share the same \u201cbelief systems\u201d between customers and producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
New product evolution experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Leading the quality engineering group at Yahoo, for emerging products, setting up quality engineering team, release engineering team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lessons from building products, starting with the \u201cWhy\u201d and trying to share the same \u201cbelief systems\u201d between customers and producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
New product evolution experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Discussing innovative methods to help companies adopt and realise benefits of agile software development, including street plays<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leading the quality engineering group at Yahoo, for emerging products, setting up quality engineering team, release engineering team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lessons from building products, starting with the \u201cWhy\u201d and trying to share the same \u201cbelief systems\u201d between customers and producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
New product evolution experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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How he has assimilated and practiced Agile values and principles through his career,\u00a0 working with Jeff Sutherland very early on, learning how to setup \u201cdistributed agile\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Discussing innovative methods to help companies adopt and realise benefits of agile software development, including street plays<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leading the quality engineering group at Yahoo, for emerging products, setting up quality engineering team, release engineering team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lessons from building products, starting with the \u201cWhy\u201d and trying to share the same \u201cbelief systems\u201d between customers and producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
New product evolution experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Being part of the initial leadership team, setting up the right culture and building people focused teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he has assimilated and practiced Agile values and principles through his career,\u00a0 working with Jeff Sutherland very early on, learning how to setup \u201cdistributed agile\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Discussing innovative methods to help companies adopt and realise benefits of agile software development, including street plays<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leading the quality engineering group at Yahoo, for emerging products, setting up quality engineering team, release engineering team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lessons from building products, starting with the \u201cWhy\u201d and trying to share the same \u201cbelief systems\u201d between customers and producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
New product evolution experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Doing various leadership roles at Ariba, handling delivery, setting up quality engineering, dev ops, labs & teams and handling operations as well as facilities for the India development centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being part of the initial leadership team, setting up the right culture and building people focused teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he has assimilated and practiced Agile values and principles through his career,\u00a0 working with Jeff Sutherland very early on, learning how to setup \u201cdistributed agile\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Discussing innovative methods to help companies adopt and realise benefits of agile software development, including street plays<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leading the quality engineering group at Yahoo, for emerging products, setting up quality engineering team, release engineering team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lessons from building products, starting with the \u201cWhy\u201d and trying to share the same \u201cbelief systems\u201d between customers and producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
New product evolution experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Work break after joining Novell, getting the latest and best system test training, and leadership training, acknowledging the influence of mentors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Doing various leadership roles at Ariba, handling delivery, setting up quality engineering, dev ops, labs & teams and handling operations as well as facilities for the India development centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being part of the initial leadership team, setting up the right culture and building people focused teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he has assimilated and practiced Agile values and principles through his career,\u00a0 working with Jeff Sutherland very early on, learning how to setup \u201cdistributed agile\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Discussing innovative methods to help companies adopt and realise benefits of agile software development, including street plays<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leading the quality engineering group at Yahoo, for emerging products, setting up quality engineering team, release engineering team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lessons from building products, starting with the \u201cWhy\u201d and trying to share the same \u201cbelief systems\u201d between customers and producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
New product evolution experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Starting out at AIR (All India Radio) as a broadcasting engineer & self-learning programming , developing a few apps for his workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Work break after joining Novell, getting the latest and best system test training, and leadership training, acknowledging the influence of mentors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Doing various leadership roles at Ariba, handling delivery, setting up quality engineering, dev ops, labs & teams and handling operations as well as facilities for the India development centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being part of the initial leadership team, setting up the right culture and building people focused teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he has assimilated and practiced Agile values and principles through his career,\u00a0 working with Jeff Sutherland very early on, learning how to setup \u201cdistributed agile\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Discussing innovative methods to help companies adopt and realise benefits of agile software development, including street plays<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leading the quality engineering group at Yahoo, for emerging products, setting up quality engineering team, release engineering team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lessons from building products, starting with the \u201cWhy\u201d and trying to share the same \u201cbelief systems\u201d between customers and producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
New product evolution experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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Starting out at AIR (All India Radio) as a broadcasting engineer & self-learning programming , developing a few apps for his workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Work break after joining Novell, getting the latest and best system test training, and leadership training, acknowledging the influence of mentors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Doing various leadership roles at Ariba, handling delivery, setting up quality engineering, dev ops, labs & teams and handling operations as well as facilities for the India development centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being part of the initial leadership team, setting up the right culture and building people focused teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he has assimilated and practiced Agile values and principles through his career,\u00a0 working with Jeff Sutherland very early on, learning how to setup \u201cdistributed agile\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Discussing innovative methods to help companies adopt and realise benefits of agile software development, including street plays<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leading the quality engineering group at Yahoo, for emerging products, setting up quality engineering team, release engineering team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lessons from building products, starting with the \u201cWhy\u201d and trying to share the same \u201cbelief systems\u201d between customers and producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
New product evolution experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can be reached @ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jacob-kurian-9881a510\/<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 1","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-1\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":19},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"epic_block_11"};

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In this episode, Chitra is in conversation with Baiju Joseph, Product Operations leader where he shares events from his career from<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Starting out at AIR (All India Radio) as a broadcasting engineer & self-learning programming , developing a few apps for his workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Work break after joining Novell, getting the latest and best system test training, and leadership training, acknowledging the influence of mentors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Doing various leadership roles at Ariba, handling delivery, setting up quality engineering, dev ops, labs & teams and handling operations as well as facilities for the India development centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being part of the initial leadership team, setting up the right culture and building people focused teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he has assimilated and practiced Agile values and principles through his career,\u00a0 working with Jeff Sutherland very early on, learning how to setup \u201cdistributed agile\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Discussing innovative methods to help companies adopt and realise benefits of agile software development, including street plays<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leading the quality engineering group at Yahoo, for emerging products, setting up quality engineering team, release engineering team<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lessons from building products, starting with the \u201cWhy\u201d and trying to share the same \u201cbelief systems\u201d between customers and producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
New product evolution experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reminiscing events that didnt quite pan out as they should have and reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Building and ecosystem for tolerance, early failure detection through dev ops chains & microservices, canary practices and deployments, sensing signals, the canary confidence factors, zero touch deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hire for attitude and train for skills, a learning from his past and other messages for young aspirants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph Thalupadath is working as a Product Operations leader with a large US telecom company. Prior to that Baiju was working with Yahoo Small Business leading the Quality & DevOps teams. He has around 20+ years of IT experience. Prior to Yahoo, Baiju has experience working with Ariba Inc , Novell Inc and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju Joseph is a proven Engineering leader with a unique mix of Quality Engineering, DevOps, Production Engineering and Software Development leadership experience. He has extensive experience leading agile, CI\/CD\/CT, and DevOps transformations. Baiju has built and led global teams shaping the culture of collaboration, customer focus, and velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baiju is a seasoned Agile coach. Delivered talks on Agile, DevOps, Quality Engineering, Leadership, Website performance etc... in conferences, industry forums, and universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He holds an M.S. in Software Systems from BITS, Pilani, B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Diploma in Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email : baijuglad@yahoo.com <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
LinkedIn : https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baijujoseph\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"The Glass is half full with Baiju Joseph Thalupadath","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-04-01 10:22:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-04-01 04:52:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/the-glass-is-half-full-with-joseph-thalupadath\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19797,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content":"\n
In this conversation - as part of the Women\u2019s month in 2022 - Shiv is in conversation with Poornima Shenoy, CEO - Hummingbird Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima shares her thoughts and experiences related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wanting to be in advertising when she started to work 30 years ago<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting her own company - Nexus - into recruitment and getting Wipro and Infosys as their first customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the IT industry grew by attracting people with non IT backgrounds and how passion and integrity were the key skills that helped them succeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How her gut has always played a key role in her success - a combination of hard work and some luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if you can develop your gut, no substitute for hard work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her career in three phases : entrepreneur, Corporate world - for profit companies, not-for-profit world NASSCOM Semiconductor Association,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in setting up the India Semiconductor Association, a first of its kind in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her perception of differences between software and hardware professionals, without stereotyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Entry of women into the sector is not so much of a problem as it is to retain them in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
WFH: problem to find physical space for people who live in shared spaces\u2019 but it is a plus when people needed to run around to manage day to day chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n
There are benefits that come with a corporate job; but, as an entrepreneur, nothing can be taken for granted to enable switching off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
First time entrepreneurship was because she could not get along with her boss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Women should not hesitate to talk about money: salary, funding, accounts etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About her book for women entrepreneurs: wanting to write from her teenage years, but kept postponing it after some other milestone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Name of the book: \u2018Accelerating her business\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience in getting funding as a woman entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Starting conversations first with your family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Poornima Shenoy Is the CEO of Hummingbird Advisors which works with young companies. She is on the Boards of 4 companies \u2013Dixon, NSEIT, Co-Forge BPM, and Padget Electronics. She is a TiE Charter Member and a British Chevening Scholar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poornima is the Co-author of Accelerating Her Business which focuses on women's entrepreneurship.She lives in Bangalore with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter:@PornimaShenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
linkedin.com\/in\/poornimashenoy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Email: poornimashenoy0@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Freedom is always there with Poornima Shenoy","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-25 06:31:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-25 01:01:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/freedom-is-always-there-with-poornima-shenoy\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19763,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:56:19","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:26:19","post_content":"\n
Asin is a bright fresh recruit in the mid-sized organization that you lead as the CEO. She wanted to specialize in cyber security. Asin had joined with tremendous anticipation. She had picked your organization in preference to two other big names during the campus placement. Prior to deciding, she had actually visited your office and experienced the free and the people-first environment, interacted with your people etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Once on board, her first assignment was with a maintenance team servicing one of your long-standing customers. The customer is a highly-trusted financial services organization headquartered in the north-eastern US. Asin was a bit disillusioned to find the work appeared nowhere close to being engaging and interesting. The team lead convinced Asin to take it up and learn the process steps in commercial software development. The team was a long-standing one and the apps being supported were mature (but quite critical for the customer). The team\u2019s effort was mostly to keep the lights on and make small improvements. Asin came up to speed quickly and soon started directly interacting with customer-side support staff and managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"\"$ <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asin frequently came up with ideas on how to improve things for remote support. She developed minor tools for automating things which she shared with the customer staff. All was going well. One day one of Asin\u2019s tools caused a major disruption in deployment to production with potential data breaches. A furious customer VP has called you, pointed out the tool\u2019s design flaw and asked for Asin\u2019s immediate removal from the team. How would you and your organization address the situation at hand (corrective and preventive)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventive measures:
<\/strong> Asin being new to production environment and critical support, the team management should ensure increased supervision of her work and added some extra reviews and tests, before releasing her work products to the client to avoid such critical lapses. Even though Asin developed tools outside of the main application, towards automating some processes and remote support, they should have been subjected to the same rigor as the main deliverables. Particularly since they were being given to a customer and were impacting the live system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corrective measures:
<\/strong> 1. The management should own up the fault as a systemic failure, arising out of compromised supervision and implement a more rigorous process for tools related to the customer, even if the tool were not part of the main software solution.
2. Asin should be protected from being made the scapegoat by including her in the new process being designed for release of tools. An objective retrospective, that identifies the specific mistakes which lead to the disruption, should be done.
3. If the customer insists on removal of Asian from the team, move her to any project in her area of choice, \u2018cyber security\u2019. It is important for the team to know, it is okay to falter, as long we learn and correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"CHOW #286 - A clash of journeys","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"chow-286-a-clash-of-journeys","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19763","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19752,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-20 19:54:33","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-20 14:24:33","post_content":"\n
Let me narrate three observations from my life, to share something that I have learnt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first is about my love and hate for the Tamil language. Till I finished high school, I learnt Tamil language formally. I loved Tamil poetry and the great literary works. However, I did not enjoy the aspects emphasized by the education board. They were Tamil grammar and memorizing verses from various Tamil epics. I decided to avoid writing Tamil exams, when I pursued higher studies. However, I realized that I needed to get through the examination system, including Tamil, in order to pursue higher studies, and I did. I came into a professional course and avoided Tamil language courses. Even today, I continue to love Tamil literature and poetry. I also realize that the grammar that I was forced to learn, makes me enjoy Tamil literature even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second is about what I wanted to pursue in higher education and the package that came with strings attached. I chose the engineering curriculum. I was very happy that I don\u2019t have to write exams in subjects like history, geography, and biology. Even then, the curriculum required me to take subjects like thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 most unwelcome for me! . But they were integral to my plan of pursuing further studies in electronics. So gritted my teeth and cleared those \u2018disliked subjects\u2019. As with Tamil grammar above, I have developed a lot of interest in history, geography, biology, and material sciences. Now-a-days, I read books and watch many videos on these subjects. I find myself enjoying them and keep wondering why I did not like them in my early years. I may even take a shot at developing an interest in thermodynamics and material sciences \u2013 just kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third and final experience, I would like to narrate, is when I started on my first job \u2013 a campus offer in a multinational, hard to say no to. But imagine my disappointment when the I found that job was just coding to start with. Far removed from my love of electronic instrumentation engineering. But I continued - a reluctant participant in the company organized job-oriented training sessions and was completely at sea in commercial application development. Having taken up the job, I believed that I did not have a choice but to learn all that was needed to do well. So, I did. But another door did open and an opportunity to do systems and network programming showed up. I just grabbed it, really liked it and built it further from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a common thread in all this, I noticed that while I was pursuing what I really wanted to, there were things I needed to do \u2013 the strings - , which were not of my choice. Without doing those, I would not have progressed in the path I set out. In fact, in some cases, the very same things that I disliked, made me appreciate what I was working towards even more interesting and made me more broad-based and efficient. Also, only with the exposure and experience in different aspects\/subjects, you realize what you like and what you don\u2019t, what you really enjoy and what you excel in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After years of doing a variety of roles, I realized what satisfies me most. It is creating high performing technical teams and rallying around such teams to deliver world class products. Even after many decades of refinement, I do find that there are aspects of my responsibilities that I do not enjoy. However I am less stressed about doing them. They are just some more strings and I am now adept in dealing with them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, for those of you who are starting out your careers and are disillusioned with some aspects of your job responsibilities, don\u2019t despair. Don\u2019t be stressed out about having to do those tasks. Pause and reflect on your life and you will see patterns like what I have shared. You may discover some things which you see today as strings are actually not so in retrospect \u2013 they may actually be guide wires in your development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember Yin and Yang \u262f\u262f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember the direction and the journey are more important than goals and achievements, in career and in life.<\/p>\n","post_title":"No Chords Without Strings","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"no-chords-without-strings","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-24 07:56:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/?p=19752","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19760,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO Bahwan DIgital . She shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How she started her career as an investment banker in wall street and moved to Accenture and HCL to head their large deal space in the financial sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With her technology background and her financial acumen, she found her footing in several leadership roles in HCL, Accenture and Standard Chartered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
After holding several executive posts, Jaya looked for opportunities where she can contribute back to the country<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her organization Bahwan Digital builds products using the latest digital technologies including the predicting analytics and AI Space. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares her early exposure by her mother to talk on different podiums that made her find it easier to articulate on any topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
As an entrepreneur, she views her role as dream convertor. When employees join the startup, they are putting their livelihoods at stake and Jaya often feels that any questions that the team is asking needs to be answered<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jaya uses the term - more you chip the stone, sculpture emerges and that\u2019s a team effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a compelling journey and excited about the vision of where you want to take the org is\u00a0 the formula she finds it her mantra<\/li>\n\n\n\n
She shares some stories on how you can create support system and help them be part of your journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having dogged focus despite having struggles is something she learnt, particularly moving from executive leadership to an entrepreneur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hard work is not the same as perseverance. Everyone works hard, Perseverance is when you keep at it when things are not moving the way you want it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Focus is about building expertise and able to stay the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being an intern has helped her understand the next AI technology or the Web3.0 with a new lens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Perseverance, Discipline and Focus along with Tossing aside your Ego is her mantra\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smiles come when roadblocks are removed and big goals are achieved. She attributes her mom for being a constant inspiration to where she is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jaya is currently the CEO of BCT Digital. BCT Digital is a global technology company specializing in digital transformation, predictive analytics, and AI space for the Banking and Financial Services Industry. With over two decades of experience in large organizations like HCL, Accenture, and Standard Chartered Bank globally, she has been instrumental in building businesses from the ground up and transforming them into multi-billion-dollar businesses and building team of 60000 + employees. At Accenture, as its Managing Partner for its Financial Services business, she was part of the seeding team to build Accenture India. Jaya has served on the boards of Mahindra Sanyo Steel and Altran. Currently, she serves on the board of UTI Asset Management Company and IndiGrid and NGO boards such as Mastermind Foundation and Kaarwan Foundation. Jaya holds an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Cornell University, the USA, and a BE in Computer Science & Engineering from Madras University, India. She is also a CFA Charter Holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaya can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaya-vaidhyanathan-26039510\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Don't Predict just Adapt with Jaya Vaidhyanathan","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-18 06:16:31","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-18 00:46:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/dont-predict-just-adapt-with-jaya-vaidhyanathan\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19738,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anjali, a 11 year old girl, who has been into coding since she was 7. Anjali shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Her interest in horses and dogs, and other interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she got into coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calling herself an introvert, but enjoying competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Using logic to interact with animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she likes and doesn't like about coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Creating a tic-tac-toe to play with an AI opponent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
About writing programs alone or with others sometimes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she comes up with ideas when entering a competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Where programming can be applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she finds time to program.. Do not miss it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she influenced a friend to learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The pranks she and her friend play during online classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What she would love to be known for : making a robot that passes the turing test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with using big computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she gets into a calm state of mind - to write programs or even in other situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to get a 5 year old to start coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If there is a difference between boys and girls on how they learn coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
On programming as a class subject and as a hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her message for older women in IT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anjali Jayaraman is in Grade 7 and lives in Chennai. She loves horse riding and puppies. She is good at debating. Besides coding, her favourite activity is to create worlds in Minecraft and play video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her project \u2018Toothzy\u2019 was chosen for 'Best Design\/UI\u2019 in the 2021 California AI + Healthcare Summit Ideathon competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.girlscomputingleague.org\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Link to the project: https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxwI36-weJs <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certificate https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LBiLp47trP28jvIfuv_c3Jwlj3nERAQY\/view?usp=drivesdk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
She got a $700 scholarship for \u2018Introduction to Quantum Computing for High school Students\u2019 https:\/\/www.qubitbyqubit.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her idol is Warren Buffet and she wants to be either an entrepreneur or an Investor in technology business when she grows up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her other projects: https:\/\/youtu.be\/UlcywVyvWxM <\/a>Teaching AI to Shakespeare: To AI or not to AI<\/p>\n","post_title":"Starting young with Anjali Jayaraman","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-11 05:29:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-10 23:59:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/starting-young-with-anjali-jayaraman\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19733,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content":"\n
In this conversation, Krupa, a senior HR professional, shared her story, experiences and thoughts related to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
Her first job, by chance, to get into IT training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Moving to software firms later<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Having a natural inclination to be in HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her family [of HR people]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the relationship between HR and technical persons has evolved over the years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increasing use of analytics by HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Data alone cannot be the basis for interacting with an individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How the first level or reporting manager is the starting point for HR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How organizations are sensitive to an individual's natural\u00a0 preference for a career path to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Addressing challenges in working with peers till yesterday, team members today<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Her experience with managing mergers and acquisitions, from a cultural integration perspective of teams and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Making rules apply seamlessly with the global and local contexts being taken into consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for empathy, listening abilities to make the new employees feel included and treated fairly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How she de-stresses and some of her hobbies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Options for technical persons taking up a HR role or HR persons taking up business responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The indeed to invest in oneself into the chosen line and constantly upskill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
An HR professional with over 20 years of experience. Still excited to learn the ever changing human dynamics at work place. Working with HCL over 15 years and currently as Associate Vice President HR heading Industry Software and IoT WoRKS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person filled with few hobbies that believe is a must to keep one Alive and enthusiastic. An avid biker, a poet, an amateur Singer and blog little joys of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/krupa-n-s-694655<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Promoting conversations with Krupa NS","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-03-05 08:21:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-03-05 02:51:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/promoting-conversations-with-krupa-ns\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19729,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Gayatri is in conversation with Joseph Wong, General Manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, OpenLegacy and Board Member of AppSolute Ltd talks about his career journey, Joseph shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
Born in Hong Kong, moved to Canada to complete his studies and worked in the US, Australia and now working in Hong Kong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph understood early on that he enjoyed working in smaller companies and scaling it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His consulting\u00a0 experiences helped him enjoy very different domains starting from gaming to CRM and Middle tier and talent management functional domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His success mantra is to understand the domain as deeply as possible and build competencies in self. This ensures that he\u2019s never bored\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Along with functional domain changes Joseph shares changing from technology to pre-sales to sales and executive leadership roles he has taken in different parts of the career<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that moving continents was easy from the work but convincing family and personal settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph set up the Australian team for his firm. He shares balancing the growth and setup the culture with the right people and continuously making the right decisions. He uses the taking the Long Term View\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
He considers himself as a generalist and becomes an pseudo expert in the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Every role that he has played has helped him understand the world better and ensuring problems a little better\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Being in sales has made Joseph to become a likeable person and goes with a mindset of understanding the customer\u2019s problem and solve a bit even if a sale doesn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joseph shares that he consciously doesn't over promise and that has helped in forging great relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
World is changing from descriptive to predictive to prescriptive in nature. Technology is going to change to a point people will have a lot of time in their hands and work on what they like and are passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Its important to move out of our comfort zone even if change is hard.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If you are not growing, you are falling behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Joseph has over 20 years of global management, sales and consulting experience, his main career objective to play a pivotal role at the C-Suite while driving hyper-growth for organizations with ambition in Asia. Entrepreneurial at heart, Joseph has a track record of thrice orchestrating the hockey stick growth trajectory of companies in Asia Pacific. The rare combination of logic, creativity and empathy renders Joseph an ideal leader in attracting and motivating top talent to surpass corporate objectives. Joseph loves working in smaller companies compared to large firms and that <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a thought leader in IT middleware, cloud computing and human capital realms, Joseph is an active public speaker, executive advisor and author of various publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When not in the office, he enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding. Mathematical teasers, poker games and reading are his other favorite pastimes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joseph can be reached at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josephwong\/ <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"If you are not growing, you are falling behind with Joseph Wong","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-26 08:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-26 02:40:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/if-you-are-not-growing-you-are-falling-behind-with-joseph-wong\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19671,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content":"\n
In this episode Shiv continues the conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the previous episode, Jacob talked about a cold-relationship with a senior executive at Unisys and how that changed. He mentioned a call received from GE to explore the possibility of getting software developed in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob shares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
What happened to the GE opportunity and how that was a significant event for the Indian IT services industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His personal decision to return to India in 1993<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Joining Titan Industries as CMO and CIO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Learning how difficult it is to get users to converge on IT requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
From a software services company to in house IT services, where production issues can be seen to impact core business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His answer to the question: What does it take a techie to become an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Need for short release, validate cycles and not making good the enemy of perfect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Kurian was an unintentional entrant into the fledgling Indian IT sector in 1984 and had a front row seat, as it transformed from a largely augmented staffing model to the global powerhouse it is today. Tata Burroughs, later Tata Unisys as the largest MNC in the sector, played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development, turnkey end-to-end software projects and even India\u2019s first financial sector products, decades ahead of Finacle and others. After great success in leading the largest business group for software services in Tata Unisys, he returned to India in 1993 with the intention of leaving the IT sector and looking for new career challenges. He made the radical shift to watches and jewelry at Titan Company. While he rose to CMO and later COO at Titan, he was also tasked with revamping the information systems at Titan. In four years as CIO of Titan, he gained some invaluable insights into the challenges that large end users face in a rapidly changing technology environment. Post retirement, as the Hon Secretary of an NGO, he is wrestling with the challenges of bringing technology to the development sector where tech talent and budgets are non-existent.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Venturing beyond your comfort zone with Jacob Kurian - part 2","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-19 05:36:43","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-19 00:06:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/pm-powerconsulting.com\/blog\/venturing-beyond-your-comfort-zone-with-jacob-kurian-part-2\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":19634,"post_author":"36","post_date":"2022-02-11 18:30:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-11 13:00:00","post_content":"\n
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Jacob Kurian, an Indian IT industry veteran and presently Hon. Secretary, The Association of People with Disability, Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob has so many stories to share, that we decided to publish this in 2 parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part, Jacob shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
His early childhood and how his father was a great influence in his wanting to be an engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
What his life lessons were, staying in a hostel for further schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
His first role related to project management in the construction industry and how he did not like that much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
But, a couple of times later in the career, how this experience created opportunities for new roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Taking the role of a product manager in one of the earliest, successful products in the forex and money market space in the international market<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The opportunity he had to wear a sales and marketing cap, even though he calls himself an introvert and set up and streamline the sales activities in the US region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How he was ignored by a new person who had taken over professional services, who should have been his customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
And how a large opportunity from GE changed this person\u2019s equation with Jacob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Just as things got more interesting, and Jacob started to share the story of GE\u2019s entry into India for outsourcing, we ran out of time for an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please listen to the first part of his story in this episode and do not forget to listen to the next episode, that will feature the second part of our conversation - where he shared what happened with the GE opportunity and his transition to a manufacturing company as CIO and Marketing head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, if you subscribe to the Software People Stories on your favorite podcast client, you will be notified when the next episode is published in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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