Mehraj Gulzar

Deepak spoke on how in the ever evolving technology landscape, the role of VARs and partners is shifting from traditional product reseller to strategic allies who are critical for driving innovation, enhancing service delivery and supporting comprehensive solutions. “We have been observant of the fact of how AI is going to reset the future and equip people with digital skills to harness its potential and create future ready workforce.

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🚀 18 Quarters of Consecutive Growth | 327% Brand Value Growth | $529M TCV Thrilled to share how Persistent Systems is redefining digital engineering excellence! Building on our CEO & Executive Director Sandeep Kalra’s announcement as he joined Anand Deshpande Vinit Teredesai Saurabh Dwivedi to announce our Q2 FY25 performance- this showcases what happens when #DigitalTransformation meets relentless innovation 🎯 The Numbers That Tell Our Story: • Revenue: $345.5M (18.4% YoY growth) • QoQ Growth: 5.3% • Brand Value: Fastest growing IT Services brand in India #GrowthMindset #TechLeadership Launched SASVA2.0 Nitish Shrivastava next-generation software accelerator that's revolutionizing Al-driven development! Reema Garg 💡 Innovation Across Industries: #Software, Hi-Tech & Emerging Industries Kuljesh Puri Rahul Shrivastava • Powering next-gen observability platforms • Scaling global cybersecurity solutions • Revolutionizing food services with AI-driven data lakes #TechInnovation #DigitalEngineering #BFSI Transformation Barath Narayanan S S Rajasekar Sukumar • Modernizing fintech platforms • Reimagining financial infrastructure • Accelerating analytics with SASVA™ #FinTech #DigitalBanking #Healthcare & Life Sciences Excellence Ganesh Nathella • Building AI-enabled engineering hubs • Accelerating precision medicine R&D • Transforming medical device platforms #HealthTech #LifeSciences #Bettertogether with team #Starfish & Arrka Shivangi Nadkarni Rob Hankin 🤝 Ecosystem Leadership Dhanashree Bhat Brij Gupta Vijay Verma Dr. Rajesh Gharpure We're proud to be the orchestrator of choice for bringing together • Global hyperscalers • Leading platform providers • Innovation partners #DigitalPartnership #TechAlliance Amazon Web Services (AWS) Microsoft Google Cloud IBM Salesforce 🏆 Industry Recognition Emma Handler Larry Modder Jason Spaulding Suman Bhattacharjee Jason F. Vasanth P K John Madden Challenger Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Public Cloud Leader ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens™ for Google Cloud Multiple Constellation Research, Inc. ShortList™ Al Services Leader Everest Group BFSI Software Product Engineering PEAKMatrix® #IndustryLeadership #Recognition ♾️ Our Sustainable Edge Chitra Byregowda Carbon neutral ahead of schedule #SustainableTech #ESG 💫 Quality & Excellence Milestones Manoj Apte Yogesh Patgaonkar, MCC Pratyush P • Upgraded to Version 3 of CMMI Maturity Level 5 certification • 23,200+ global innovators across19 countries #QualityExcellence #Engineering None of this would be possible without • Our team • Visionary clients • Strategic partners • Outstanding leadership team 🔄 Like, comment or share if you're excited about REIMAGINING the future! #PersistentTransforms #Innovation #DigitalFuture #TechnologyLeadership #CloudTransformation #AIInnovation #DigitalExcellence #FutureOfTech #InnovationLeadership #GlobalTech #B2BTech #EnterpriseInnovation #AILedPlatformDriven #HappyDiwali

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Sonata Software recently invited me to contribute at their "Building a #Resilient Workforce: Strategies for Success" event. This was a panel discussion anchored by the effervescent and impactful Shubhra Singh and my co-panelists were their CDO Suresh HP and their Head of Corporate Development Sharmila Sherikar, both exceptionally well-read and articulate leaders. With Co-travellers so named, challenge number one was not even the topic, it was getting my tongue to navigate the "S" and "Sh" sound when my geographical ethnicity does not allow for it :-) On to the topic at hand. Shubhra moderated the session extremely well with her forceful and well-directed questions making us better panelists in the process. The first question that defined the boundaries of our conversation was "Why do we need a resilient workforce?" To me, resilience is fundamentally our ability to #navigate through and bounce back from adversity. Organizations that don't anticipate adversity can perhaps do without a resilient workforce. In a world in the middle of a #climatecrisis, chasing some 17 sustainable development goals, facing an existential #AI opportunity, and growing to 10 billion people, addressing adversity is how we will progress into a very challenging future. The next question allowed us to define resilience for the 300 strong audience. How does collaborative and cross-functional teamwork contribute to resilience of individual employees. How do leaders contribute to a culture of resilience? Resilience has two core ingredients: #Strength and #Elasticity. Strength comes from the individual and the community. The strength of the community is what prevents a culture from turning toxic. Hence, I would say cross functional / collaborative teamwork is the absolute essence of resilience. Elasticity is the ability to stretch which comes from both the individual and the organisation as well as from a strong sense of purpose they carry. The difference between #toxicworkplaces and purpose driven workplaces is that the latter stretch people to their elastic limits but no more. Leaders fashion #purpose on the fertile soil of #culture. I believe that there are two extremes of #culture that leaders navigate - a sharp elbowed culture and a warm chested culture. They also navigate two extremes of purpose - the ambiguous and the ambitious. The intersection of warm chested as well as ambitious culture is where breakthrough #innovation thrives. Similarly, warm chested and ambiguous tends to give us a Don Quixotic organisation...quite well meaning but essentially useless. [Covering the entire discussion is best left for another day.] However, this forced me to dig deep and seriously introspect as a Founder to find answers and I am grateful to team Sonata for listening-in and to Rashmi Prabha, Balaji Kumar and Samir Dhir for having me over.

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Would you rather have 100 Million Dollars or have the ability to influence 100 Million people? A question that I was asked at one of my #CEO interviews, which profoundly goes deep into the concept - #money vs #mindset I did well in the interview and landed the CEO role, but this question stayed with me for a while. I now ask this of young people who I either #mentor or who approach me for advice on career / life aspirations. You probably know my answer, what will be yours and why? I will share my answer in a few days. There are no right or wrong answers, however, the individual's thought process behind each answer is the driving factor for the response. #mindset #career #perspectives #values #money

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As an avid reader of Times of India, I'm honored that TimesJobs has featured my career journey. What drove me here? C - Choices that put "we" before "me" A - Ambition to build world-changing products R - Resilience to face immediate challenges with will and composure E - Excellence as a pursuit in every act E - Evolution by disrupting approaches that work well to make them better R - Results as wins build confidence and losses provide wisdom The biggest asset of my career has been this network and peers. Working with you all (incredible teammates, customers, and leaders) has helped build a pie so big that this slice of my career has been very filling. A long and exciting journey to come ahead! Advice to those starting their careers:  “Think outside the box. Don’t box yourself into what experience says is possible or impossible. Visualize new approaches, products, and technologies. Try new things quickly, and fail quickly. Once you succeed, you’ll earn the trust and the autonomy to experiment further.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gb9xmMsY Findability Sciences Anand Mahurkar Deepak Mahurkar Kavita G Rao Prachi M. Sangeeta Mahurkar Pradnya Mahurkar Shivani Kulkarni

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This spring at The Montgomery Summit I shared a great conversation with MONTY TV’s Jacki Karsh, discussing how #AI is reshaping #enterprise tech from the ground up, the importance of building #trust through regulation, and my advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. I often say Uniphore is an overnight success, 16 years in the making. As #leaders during the era of AI, we need to be rigid in our goals but remain flexible on the path to get there. With a focus on enterprise AI from the beginning, we’ve been able to balance #agility with steady #partnership as our customers navigate today’s constant change. #enterpriseAI https://bit.ly/4bGO8vf

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Krishnan Dilip's journey is a tale of evolving aspirations and relentless pursuit of excellence. Let that sink in. Starting a business isn't just a dream. It's a mission. Krishnan's story shows us: • The power of persistence • The beauty of evolving goals • The impact of dedication • Entrepreneurs are not born, they are made. But here's the kicker: Success needs: → Passion → Consistency It's best when driven by: → Personal motivation → Clear vision It's not just about starting a business. It's about building something meaningful and staying committed to your goals. 6 lessons from Krishnan's journey: 1. Follow your passion relentlessly. 2. Set clear and evolving goals. 3. Stay dedicated through challenges. 4. Learn continuously and adapt. 5. Celebrate small wins along the way. 6. Inspire others with your story. These steps build a strong foundation for success. Remember, starting a business is more than a goal. It's a journey to: → Inspire → Grow and → Achieve greatness. Tune in and get inspired by this amazing discussion 🟢 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g92kDtJc 🟢 Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gCSwuHiR #INSPIRATION #Entrepreneurship #Celebrateartwork 🔗 Follow Pamela Kundu for the podcast episode announcement and dive into inspirational stories of individuals like yourself.

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Transforming a 27-year-old business into an AI powerhouse👀 Join me for an insightful episode of #TheProductPodcast with Vinod Suresh, Chief Product Officer at GoDaddy’s North America business unit. Vinod takes us on a journey through his unique experiences, from attending 13 different schools across India to continuously evolving as a lifelong learner. His student-for-life mindset has led him to complete over 20 professional courses, keeping him sharp and ahead in his field. In this episode, Vinod shares how these experiences have shaped his ability to embrace change, prioritize ruthlessly, and lead high-performing teams. Vinod also provides a behind-the-scenes look at how GoDaddy empowers entrepreneurs through its product suite, supporting them at every stage from domain identity to full-fledged e-commerce solutions. He explains how his team is structured for impact, focusing on building tools and platforms that serve millions of users globally. Vinod dives into his strategies for time management, fostering a no-meeting culture, and leveraging Opmex to optimize team operations. ✨ What you'll learn: - Vinod’s journey from attending 13 schools to becoming a product leader at GoDaddy. - The importance of lifelong learning and how Vinod stays ahead through continuous education. - How GoDaddy's product suite helps entrepreneurs, from establishing a domain to growing a business. - Time management tips for product leaders and how to create a no-meeting culture. Listen to the full episode at: 📺 Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gCnFCMxU 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gdfUQY4S 🍏 Apple: https://lnkd.in/gr8q7CUp Key Takeaways👇: Embracing Change as a Constant: Vinod shares how growing up in 13 schools helped him naturally adapt to change, a skill that has been instrumental in his career as a product leader. Lifelong Learning: With a commitment to continuous improvement, Vinod believes in going back to school every year, sharing how this mindset has helped him stay relevant in the fast-paced tech world. Optimizing Team Operations with Opmex: Vinod gives a glimpse into how GoDaddy's internal processes, like Opmex, streamline operations, ensuring that the team can focus on high-impact work without unnecessary meetings. GoDaddy’s Product Evolution: From domains to e-commerce, GoDaddy is empowering entrepreneurs through a full product suite that helps them build and scale their businesses. #productmanagement

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It was an enlightening experience meeting Rich Lesser (Global Chair, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) ) at the World Leaders Forum and getting to hear his views on the World economy. - US is a very resilient economy and is poised for a strong 2025 either way (of who wins). - India will be a technology hub for the world, and AI will be Increasingly embedded in nearly all technology. - Interest rates are set to start falling, and the US will likely have good growth this year. - Global economy is more resilient than many expect. - AI can help transformation to drive businesses and improve performance. - Genuine optimism for the future. #WorldEconomy #AI #BCG #RichLesser

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A great listen for startups / SMEs looking to scale. Anushree Saha, the first legal hire at Qure.ai, shares her experience and insights on building and growing the legal function from Series A to D, with over $125M raised (per CrucnhBase). She also talks about her transition from a law firm to General Counsel at the AI startup. Clear, concise, and full of practical advice. (Qure.ai is an Indian startup and a healthcare AI leader. They use machine learning to transform medical imaging and improve patient care.) #Legal #AI #HealthCare

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A interesting article on the steady leadership of our CEO Mr. Sandeep Kalra and his steady hand in guiding our firm to new levels since his joining. People often ask me what is behind the Persistent growth story. Naturally the people and that starts at the top with a bold leader who challenges us each and everyday to make an impact. As the CEO his job is to push us to be at our best and I can say he does it with persistence, grace and clarity. Great article and a little insight on our company. https://lnkd.in/ekCaJE6u

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Amish Tripathi ready to discuss the confluence and impact of AI with a fresh perspective on innovation, inspiration and how #AI is igniting tomorrow, today

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India’s Global Capability Centers (#GCCs) are experiencing a significant transformation. Recent data indicates that approximately one-third of existing GCCs are expanding their presence within the country, with half aiming to do so within the next five years. This trend is driven by the need for diverse talent and the desire to mitigate risks associated with location concentration. By establishing multiple centers across various regions, companies can tap into a broader talent pool and ensure operational resilience. The impact of this expansion is substantial. GCCs contribute over 1% to India’s GDP and significantly boost service exports. The market size of India’s GCCs is projected to grow from $64.6 billion in fiscal 2024 to between $99 billion and $105 billion by 2030. This growth is not limited to traditional tech hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. There’s a noticeable shift towards Tier 2 cities, offering cost advantages and access to untapped talent. As we witness this evolution, several questions arise: 1) How can organizations ensure that their multi-GCC strategy aligns with their global objectives while catering to local dynamics? 2) What measures should be taken to maintain a cohesive corporate culture across multiple centers in diverse locations? 3) How can companies leverage the unique strengths of each region to foster innovation and drive global competitiveness? #gics #techoutsourcing #beyondmetros #talentavailability Follow us on #ceosgurukul #firsttimeceos https://lnkd.in/dmg4m2E7

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Rishad Premji, Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms's chairman, states FY24 was one of the most challenging years in the company's history with reported revenue of $10.8 billion. Read all about it only in my new article at Entrepreneur India. . . . Follow and connect for more industry news and updates . . . #News #Updates #Digital #Announcement #Wipro #RishadPremji #EntrepreneurIndia #AdityaPranMahanta https://lnkd.in/gps4P97W

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🎙️ 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟲 𝗼𝗳 "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗥 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁" 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲! Is the tech sector in India on the decline, or are we on the brink of a new era of innovation? How will the tech sector shape up in the coming years as we navigate through rapid technological advancements and market shifts? Join us in this engaging episode, where I had the pleasure of speaking with Suresh JV, the Head of Talent Acquisition for India at Genesys. Suresh unpacks the transformative journey of India's tech ecosystem from a cost-centric to a value-based market focused on innovation. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 👉 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Explore how tech is influencing non-tech sectors, offering expansive career paths for tech professionals. 👉 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Discover the shift from cost-centric to innovation-driven markets, with new opportunities in AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and more. 👉 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Insights on continuous learning and adaptability as keys to thriving in a rapidly changing tech landscape. This episode is a goldmine for anyone interested in the future of tech and its impact on career paths. How are you adapting to these changes in your professional life? 📺 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: https://lnkd.in/gPgV9X27 👉 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g-UmFh3b #TechIndustry #IT #Technology #Innovation #InsightsByHarshal

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🌟 Day 10 of the Transformation Training Program 🌟 Today’s session with Sathya Prashanth was exceptionally enlightening. We explored the significance of journaling as a tool for refining our approach to achieving market fit. His insights prompted critical thinking about our strategies and how we can enhance them for optimal outcomes. I also appreciate the ongoing support from Siva Raghavi and Gayathri Chidambaram StartupTN Startup Culture, which contributes significantly to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented atmosphere. It’s a privilege to engage with a community dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement. #TransformationTraining #MarketFit #Journaling #ProfessionalGrowth #StartupCommunity

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While the journey has just begun, grateful to the Education leaders of Institutions who have become early adopters of the #DCGC 2.0 program !! With #GenAI & #Gemini redefining the traditional teaching approaches & pedagogy, we hope to make a larger impact with individualized learning using #Google’s Zero Trust scalable tech. Platforms.. #GoogleCloud #DCGC #GeminiforEducation #DigitalCampusonGoogleCloud

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Empowering Leadership: Resilience, Authenticity, and Visibility in Changing Times had the honor of moderating an inspiring panel discussion at C2FO, featuring remarkable women leaders: Anne Steinhaus(Head of Product and Tech), Basant Kaur(Country Head & Chief Operating Officer, India), and Samiksha Chugh (Vice-President, Engineering). This event, part of our ongoing support for the TogetHER Employee Resource Group (ERG), focused on three key topics: Resilience and Adaptability: Leading Through Change Leadership Styles: Authenticity and Influence Personal Branding and Visibility for Leaders Hearing the stories from our leaders encouraged us to set and achieve ambitious career goals. The panel provided practical advice and strategies for overcoming workplace challenges and fostered a strong connection between leaders and employees. My key takeaways, which I personally apply in my life, are: Listen first, and respond accordingly instead of reacting. Constructive 360-degree feedback is essential for leading your people. Find someone inspiring at the workplace who can be your support system. This roundtable significantly contributed to employee engagement, satisfaction, and the creation of an inclusive and empowering workplace. Thank you, Anne, Basant, and Samiksha, for sharing your experiences and insights. Together, we are building a supportive community within C2FO! #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #EmployeeEngagement #TogetHER #C2FO #Resilience #Authenticity #Visibility

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