Project Acquisition Story: Software Services CEOs, Focus on Footsoldiers!

It was celebration time ! The team had won a new client which is a global energy major from Europe. It was a multi-year project of software product planning and execution. High value engagement from the perspective of both organizations. First phase involved high level specification and prototyping. The phase 2 and beyond, involved detailed … Read moreProject Acquisition Story: Software Services CEOs, Focus on Footsoldiers!

Indian Entrepreneurs, Be Ready for Jail

Here is one woman entrepreneur… She worked as tech professional earlier and now aiming to be a business owner.  She has an idea about creating animated content and making it big. May 2014. Bangalore. It was a meeting with between three parties. A chartered accountant, company secretary and her. While pursuing the core tasks of … Read moreIndian Entrepreneurs, Be Ready for Jail

Not a Software Engineer? Poor You!

2009. It is a remote village in south India. She is an old lady in her sixties. Hardly literate, but quite sharp. She is gazing at this young guy in his twenties. “So you work in Bangalore?” “Yes Maam.”  He was humble, but proud. “You work as software engineer there, right? My son told me.” … Read moreNot a Software Engineer? Poor You!

Corporate Social Responsibility: 4 Definite Things You Can Do

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Corporate Social Responsibility

As I mentioned in earlier posts, the causes we believe may or may not really be the best things to do. It is just a hope that it is in right thing to do. It may have negative side effects. The society is driven in all directions by people who think that they are dragging … Read moreCorporate Social Responsibility: 4 Definite Things You Can Do

Corporate Social Responsibility: 6 Ways To Help the Society. Your Pick?

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Corporate Social Responsibility

The corporate world has been thinking and acting on social causes. The organizations create “community service board” structure to evaluate community service projects. They design schemes where employees can participate and help. Here is a quick round up, along with some experiences: 1. Native village adoption Employees come up with proposal – Problem, solution, execution plan … Read moreCorporate Social Responsibility: 6 Ways To Help the Society. Your Pick?

Corporate Social Responsibility: 3 Unforgettable Insights from Free Hospital

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Corporate Social Responsibility

As I mentioned in earlier post, the one-time medical checkup camps made me more confused. Then, I volunteered for the support system of a free hospital. It is a permanent setup. Not just hospital. There is free education too, for all round development of the surroundings. I learnt couple of things at the free hospital … Read moreCorporate Social Responsibility: 3 Unforgettable Insights from Free Hospital