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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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When a GenX (Siva Juturi) plays Golf with GenZ ( Pranav Juturi , Nate Perrine , Yashwin K ) & hits a Birdie - Its more than just Networking - It's Celebration of Life 😎 Happy Birdie to Me - AutomationEdge ⛳ 🏌‍♂️ 😍 #networking #golf #celebration #life #AI #automation #RPA #genAI #conversationalAI

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"With great power comes great responsibility". At NewOwl AI, the AI-Driven Interview System will empower businesses to streamline hiring with precision and fairness. You will revolutionise your recruitment process with AI-driven insights, ensuring you find the right talent while upholding the highest standards of transparency and ethics. The future of hiring will be here 💫 https://lnkd.in/gs_NBqSr

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Starting today, navigate to our event page on 5thir to Join Prerna Varma (Mc4u) along with Janarthanan S, Barkha Herman, DEEKSHA S., @Naveen Kumar, and Vinodh Kumar to gain valuable insights into various data and analytics cloud tools and the latest innovations in the field. All events and sessions are concise, lasting between 30 minutes to 1 hour, and include a LinkedIn-attachable participation certificate. Session recordings are also available at the event links, so you can easily refer back to your sessions or download your certificates at any time. #data #dataanalytics #fabric #pinot #ai #generativeAI

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From humble beginnings to exciting innovations, MSys Technologies has been a journey fueled by passion and teamwork. Grateful for the incredible people and moments that have shaped our story. Curious about what drives us? Take a look!  https://lnkd.in/dt2S_Amf #Innovation #Leadership #MSysTechnologies #Entrepreneurship

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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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‘Tech for Good’ Simple yet powerful agenda!! Excited to be part of this event by The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Do join. Details in post below!!!

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🏵 Celebrating Saraswathi Pooja: A Day of Knowledge and Wisdom 🏵 Today, we honor Goddess Saraswathi, the embodiment of knowledge, wisdom, and learning. As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, let’s reflect on the importance of continuous learning and innovation in our professional lives. Saraswathi Pooja reminds us that knowledge is our greatest asset. Just as the goddess inspires us to pursue excellence, let’s strive to cultivate a culture of learning within our teams. Embrace Lifelong Learning: In today’s fast-paced world, staying updated is crucial. Let’s encourage our teams to pursue courses, workshops, and reading that expands their horizons. Foster Creativity: Knowledge thrives in an environment that encourages creativity. Let’s create spaces where ideas can flourish, and every voice is heard. Share Knowledge: Mentorship and knowledge-sharing are powerful tools. By supporting one another, we can elevate our collective capabilities. On this special day, may we be inspired to seek knowledge relentlessly and apply it wisely. Wishing everyone a joyful and enriching Saraswathi Pooja! #SaraswathiPooja #Knowledge #Wisdom #ContinuousLearning #Innovation

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I was recently featured in a podcast where I shared my views on my journey of the last 20 years, technology evolution and future of AI, cloud, automation and enterprise IT services.

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Today marks the 20th anniversary of iLabs, Informatica’s innovation hub in India, which is powered by our incredible teams. Two decades ago, we made a bold move by establishing a center of innovation in the region. Since then, iLabs has driven our global success—developing groundbreaking technologies while acting as a force for good. From supporting local communities with life-changing solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic to developing our CLAIRE AI engine, iLabs demonstrates what is possible when we live and breathe our DATA values: Do Good, Act as One Team, Think Customer-First and Aspire and Innovate. Discover how this spirit continues to shape our future in my latest blog post, "The Untold Story of Informatica's' iLabs" here: https://lnkd.in/giX7bWjy

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Great insights shared by Rahul Kuruvilla on the US employment market here in this podcast. Must listen for folks who are in the job market - don't beat yourselves up if it is taking longer to land a job than you like it to be. It is not your fault, the market is very soft. Just hang in there and things should start picking up by Q1-Q2 timeframe. https://lnkd.in/g4NA6u_U

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Category-leading companies are made of unstoppable leaders who build unbeatable teams. Uniphore demonstrates unprecedented scale as an #EnterpriseAI company with more than 1,500 enterprise customers who #trust us because of our innovation. Leading Uniphore’s #innovation agenda and product strategy is my business partner Tushar N Shah who was recently recognized as a top Chief Product Officer in the 2024 CPO Awards. This award, hosted by Products That Count, Capgemini, and Mighty Capital, is a testament to Tushar's unwavering dedication to identifying and delivering what our enterprise customers need most on their AI journey. Being awarded the 2024 CPO Award is yet another example of Uniphore's dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with Enterprise AI. Congratulations, Tushar! This recognition is well-deserved, and we are incredibly proud to have you as part of our leadership team. Your vision and expertise continue to inspire us all.   #2024cpoawards #CPO #ProductLeader #Leadership #enterpriseAI #unstoppable

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I figured India has its own JAM. Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar, Mobile are not just tools but #lifelines, quietly powering everything from health to education in India. There’s something powerful happening in India—this sense of leveling the playing field, providing access to millions who were once left out. It all started with Aadhaar in 2009, but it’s so much more now. The JAM trinity (Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar, Mobile) acted as a turning point for millions who were once outside the formal #financialsystem. Being an NRI, what fascinates me is how these #digitalservices are woven into the very fabric of daily life. They’re more than just apps—they’re tools for empowerment. In just six years, India achieved 80% financial inclusion, something the U.S. still struggles with despite all its advancements. India has come quite far in such a short time, driven by the incredible success of its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). We’ve definitely made strides in the US, for sure, but it feels like the systems here in India tackle problems at a scale and efficiency that we’re still working towards. #Digitalidentity is still more of an idea in the U.S. than a reality, and efforts like Co-WIN would face far more hurdles in implementation. The U.S. has its own strengths in innovation and technology. But it’s just that the approach here in #bharat feels much more people-centric, designed to address the immediate needs of a massive population. There's something powerful happening in India - a movement toward equity, access, and #empowerment. #dotSolved

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Another great read on how CMMI positively impacts IT capabilities and performance. Love these two sentences in particular: "CMMI has become the go-to framework globally and in India as the tool that can both effectively solve problems that have traditionally plagued software development, as well as meet future requirements." "It has proven to be effective in driving significant growth for organizations, regardless of the specific performance objectives they choose to focus on. Organizations have achieved a wide range of advancements by targeting both specific enhancements and comprehensive improvements." https://lnkd.in/e8dDYCkm

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Weighing the Risks: The Hidden Dangers of Raising Children in India As parents, our paramount concern is the safety and well-being of our children. My family's recent harrowing experience in #Hyderabad India has prompted me to share a crucial perspective for those indian origin parents considering raising their children in India, where safety regulations might not meet the standards you expect. Recently, my son, a US citizen being raised in India to foster close family bonds, suffered life-threatening injuries due to severe negligence at his grandparents' apartment complex owned by Vamsiram Homes / VAMSIRAM BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED. The lack of basic safety measures like fencing and warning signs led to a devastating fall from ground floor podium to parking cellar, resulting in a dire medical emergency, including a Grade 3 Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI), kidney trauma, and multiple fractures. His fight for life in an ICU for over a week has been a grim wake-up call to the stark realities of systemic shortcomings. The eleven days he spent in the ICU were the most painful and terrifying of our lives. Every second was drenched in fear and uncertainty. The sight of my son, so small and fragile, connected to a maze of tubes and wires, underscored the precariousness of our situation. Sleep evaded us as we hung on to every small sign of improvement, each moment praying for his recovery. This incident exposes a broader issue: the perilous gaps in safety standards and enforcement in some overseas environments. Builder more focused on selling apartment than maintaining basic safety standards, lack of proper audits or corruption by Greater Hyderabad Muncipal Corporation before giving out occupany certificates are concerning issues. As much as living in India can offer enriching cultural experiences and family bonding, it also comes with potential risks that are often overlooked until tragedy strikes. With powerful builders such as Vamsiram involved, we can hardly expect any legal action taking place against them. For those contemplating a similar path, I urge you to consider not just the cultural and familial benefits but also the infrastructure and safety standards of the country. It's crucial to thoroughly investigate and continually advocate for the safety and security measures in any living situation abroad, ensuring that the environment is conducive to health and safety for our most vulnerable. US Consulate Hyderabad Government of Telangana T-Hub

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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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𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗱, 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Charming, brilliant, and hilarious—Huggy Hayagreeva Rao had the Sand Technologies team glued to our seats during our most recent company-wide "Thursday Late Discussion" session. Huggy is the co-author of "Scaling Up Excellence" and a professor of Organizational Behaviour at Stanford University. So when he speaks, we're all ears. One of the key takeaways that really struck a chord with us was Huggy's perspective on scaling excellence. He described it as "multiplying curiosity with generosity." Huggy pointed out that as companies grow, they often fall into the trap of "addition bias" and "time poverty." We just can't help but pile on more and more, until we're so overwhelmed that our curiosity and generosity take a backseat. Next thing you know, we're just going through the motions, feeling depleted, and lacking that sense of accountability. But the truth is that scaling isn't just about addition. In fact, sometimes it's about smart subtraction. We need to identify and remove the obstacles that stifle our team's ability to be curious and generous. When people are in that mindset, magic happens, problems get solved, everyone brings their A-game, and we all go home feeling energized rather than drained. Also, subtraction is like mowing the lawn: it's not a one-and-done deal—you've got to keep at it regularly. It's not just about efficiency, but about giving our team the gift of time, which inspires them to reciprocate with their best efforts. We have been on a massive scaling journey over the last three years. Our operations have grown from one site to 30 sites and the number of engineers we are developing has grown by 5,000X (which if my math is correct is about 500,000%). We are just getting started, so we’re always curious about what we need to do as an organization to maintain our scale, and not lose quality, dynamism, agility, and our innovative spirit. The team is already lobbying for Huggy to host our TLD every week 😄—a testament to how insightful, thought-provoking, and relatable his lessons are. We have homework, though; time to put these ideas to work and start scaling up excellence.

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💡 Discover the strategic pathways to business growth on The Force & Friction Podcast with Asher Mathew ! 🎧 Tune in now: https://bit.ly/4cVfP3P 🚀 Whether building, buying, or partnering, Asher shares essential insights on acquiring customers and solving technology challenges. #BusinessGrowth #StrategicDecisions #partnerships #ForceAndFrictionPodcast

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