For decades, careers had a rhythm. You started small, took the grunt work, and proved yourself step by step. That was the contract between ambition and opportunity. I remember mine. I still remember walking into my first job as a C++ developer. For me, it wasn’t just employment — it was the start of a […]
For decades, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have served as the backbone of enterprise operations—optimizing costs, delivering IT support, and driving process efficiency. However, today, they stand at a crossroads. The world is shifting to an AI-first economy, where automation, decision intelligence, and predictive analytics drive competitive advantage. Yet, most GCCs remain execution-driven, struggling to transition […]
The Evolving Role of the CISO In today’s hyperconnected digital economy, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has undergone a profound transformation. Once defined by technical oversight, the CISO’s position now holds strategic significance within the executive suite. This evolution reflects the urgent need for cyber resilience as a foundational element of business success. In this new landscape, data […]
Dear Readers, The success pillars of organizations are their employees who dedicate themselves to achieving a company’s desired goals. Current employees are the future leaders who will lead the organizations. In my opinion, it is imperative to empower employees by developing their managerial and leadership skills to teach them a better leadership style. This process requires managers […]
Dear Readers, My mentees often ask me which is a better option for them when they are trying to make a successful career, being a generalist or a specialist? This debate has been around for a very long time in the industry, and it confuses many people especially young software engineers as they develop skills for […]
A piece of advice to my younger self – “Set all kinds of goals for what you want to achieve in life. No goal is too big with the right plan and vision.” In the past 25 years, I had my fair share of success and failure. I find this journey memorable as it made […]
The coronavirus pandemic caused massive downturns in numerous industries across the world resulting in unemployment, pay cuts, furloughs, and layoffs. This has changed the idea of a career pivot from something a professional considers for a change, to the necessity for survival. Even employers have noticed and utilized the advantage of people who pivot their […]
Dear Readers, In this new digital world, each industry is evolving at a very high pace. With this evolution, leaders are not only required to run but completely transform an organization. Sometimes, this evolution creates a crowded agenda. That’s where transformational leadership comes into play. Transformational leadership is a leadership style in which leaders encourage […]
Dear Readers, A strong strategy provides a roadmap to businesses that helps them pursue the right direction to achieve their goals. But many times, leaders emphasize only defining strategy which results in implementation failures. It is imperative for leaders to understand that strategic planning solely cannot lead an organization towards success. That’s why implementation is more […]
Dear Readers, It is not easy being a leader; it is a role that requires experience, patience, urgency, and impact at the same time to understand the root cause of the issues deeply. Leaders with a strong strategy can inspire employees to look ahead to the greater good and to work as a team with […]
Dear Readers, Some of you reached out asking for my secret recipe for being a successful Tech Leader. As a Tech leader, my approach has been to provide my clients with the best advice and add value to their career, brand, and journey. In this week’s ‘Letter from My Desk‘, I share five strategies that helped […]
Welcome to the third part of the series on “Upskilling to Digital Architect”; with my perspective on the learning roadmap for Digital Architect across building the foundational skills for Digital Architect. Skills for Digital Architect would fit across seven Foundational Blocks. This part is focused on the broad base starting point. Following seven parts, we […]
Welcome to the second part of the series on “Upskilling to Digital Architect”. The Digital Revolution continues to transform our world. According to IDC, our digital world is now “doubling in size every two years, and by 2020 the digital universe – the data we create and copy annually – will reach 44 zettabytes or 44 trillion gigabytes”. […]
The pandemic has accelerated the pace of digital transformation, and in the future, it will become inevitable. The post-pandemic world needs more flexible production, greater productivity, and the development of new business models and digital solutions. Digital transformation demands specific expertise and a set of practices to align business focus with technology solutions. The new […]
Are you looking to apply for Microsoft Azure Certification Exam? Good call! There are multiple important reasons to take this exam. The most compelling ones are the rise of Azure adoption and the increase in Microsoft’s cloud skill demand. Certifications play a vital role in the professional journey. Before taking any certification exam, one must […]
During the last eight months, quite a few people in my professional network asked me “Why a senior Technology leader needs certification?”. Most of the time questions had 2 parts. a. Certification vs Hand-on experience? b. Why a Technology Leader needs to spend time in upskilling, re-skilling and certification? After a long gap of 5 years, I […]
As we cross 2020, most of us are still functioning remotely and preparing for a hybrid work environment where we will be expected to work from home. How can an organization determine productivity? What can we expect from remote working in 2021? How can leaders motivate their employees who are low on motivation? Read this article […]
The pandemic has challenged organizations of all sizes and maturity. One of the common pattern across all organization during the pandemic has been a paradigm shift to Remote Working. The workplace today is most distributed and teams need to be more diverse and dynamic than ever before. While organizations are preparing for fundamental change in their […]
The unprecedented times have forced business needs to evolve with a digital-first approach. How can solution architects help with this transition? What are the skills that make a solution architect relevant in the present times? Read the article as I answer your questions. I have an analogy where I compare solution architects to lifeguards. The role of a solution architect […]
In a conversation with one of my mentee Solution Architect, he asked me an interesting question. “What technical skills should I build to be a relevant Solution Architect in the coming future?” I began to answer the question with the relevant technical skills, like Site Resilient Engineering and Responsible AI, but then I took a pause. These […]
Honored to be on Power Profiles 2017 for Technology #LPP2017 #TheWayIn https://members.linkedin.com/power-profiles-2017/sg/industry/technology I have been using LinkedIn as a platform for quite some time now and it’s been amazing journey of building professional network and learning from the Industry experts. During last 5+ years, I have used LinkedIn to drive better business results and provide thought […]
Completed 60 days @ Avanade. It looks like I just transitioned last week from Microsoft. Journey so far has been enriching and full of new experiences and most importantly full of learnings from application of my experience at Microsoft in a new work culture. Key Learnings:
From FY-04 to FY-17 has been a long journey for me at Microsoft. 10th Oct 2016 is my last day with Microsoft. It’s been an amazing journey with this great company and great friends, and a privilege to see the evolution and transformation of MSFT with 2 CEOs Steve and Satya. I would like to thank all […]