Adapting to Innovation with George Mundassery
In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with George Mundassery, former SVP and Global head, AI and Automation with Tech Mahindra. George shares his extensive journey in the IT industry, starting from his early days with Tatas in power systems to his role in automation and AI implementation. George recounts his experiences working with various […]
Navigating Tech Waves with Michael Ferranti
My guest today is Michael Ferranti, VP of Marketing at Unleash. In this conversation Michael recounts his journey from the banking sector to the tech world starting during the 2008 financial crisis. He explains how the launch of Amazon’s cloud services led him to join Rackspace, a leading hosting provider at the time. Michael emphasizes […]
Building Bridges Between Startups and Enterprises with Sunil David
Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Sunil David, Digital Technology Consultant |Ex-Regional Director(IOT)- AT&T we discuss What does it take to evolve from installing multiplexers in the 90s to becoming one of India’s most respected IoT evangelists and startup mentors? In this episode, Sunil David shares his three-decade journey across telecom, IoT, and digital transformation. […]
Exploring Cybersecurity Innovation with Jasson Casey
In this episode Shiv is in conversation with Jason Casey, CEO and co-founder of Beyond Identity. Jason talks about his early fascination with technology, his career trajectory, and how he entered cybersecurity. He describes Beyond Identity’s mission to eliminate passwords and improve identity verification. Jason shares insights on staying ahead in cybersecurity, touching on topics […]
Leadership Lessons in Tech with with Eric Müller
In this interesting conversation with Eric Müller, Product Engineering Associate Director at Work & Co, part of Accenture Song, he shares many nuggets including: – The importance of balancing perfect architecture with practical, implementable solutions. – Acknowledging and managing technical debt efficiently. – Understanding business needs to prevent over-engineering. – Creating high-performing teams through trust, […]
Hollywood to Tech with Steven Puri
My guest today is Steven Puri, founder of the Sukha, that offers solutions to help individuals increase their productivity through being in a flow state. Steven was a senior executive at DreamWorks Pictures and 20th Century Fox, who has successfully transitioned into the tech industry. He shares his career journey, from producing computer graphics for […]
Blending Roles, Breaking Ceilings with Shikha Munjal
In this episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri Kalyanaraman speaks with Shikha Munjal, Associate Director Fidelity International, about her dynamic journey across technology, finance, people management and community building. Shikha Munjal’s story begins in a small town in Haryana, where she pursued computer science engineering—a choice influenced by her father’s vision rather than her own. […]
Data, Security, and Startups with Harish Chandramowli
My guest today is Harish Chandramowli, Co-founder & CTO of Flair software. In this conversation, Harish talks about his journey from his early university days in India at Amrita University to leading roles in major companies like Bloomberg and MongoDB. He articulates his shift to a niche field combining software engineering with security, his experience […]
Engineering Futures and Purpose with Dr G Uma
In this episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri Kalyanaraman speaks with Dr. G Uma, Professor in the Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering and Dean of Institutional Development & Alumni Relations at NIT Trichy. An alumna herself, Dr. Uma reflects on her 27-year journey in academia, her pioneering work in MEMS technology, and her deep […]
Technology and Society with Chris Miller and Allen Batteau
My guests today are Cultural engineer-anthropologist Allen Batteau, Ph.D. and design anthropologist Christine Z. Miller, Ph.D., co-authors of the book: Tools, Totems, and Totalities: The Modern Construction of Hegemonic Technology Christine Miller is a professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and Allen, a retired professor from Wayne State University. They share details […]