As part of our relentless efforts to identify and share some of the meaningful stories from India and around the world, this week we invited Passionate Leader Hari Prasad V M for an interview with us. He is the CTO of Siddhan Intelligence. Let’s read more about his inspiring journey so far and his advice for our growing community!
Excerpts from our exclusive interview with him:
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey, please;
Born in the southern tip of India, I completed my education in Computer Science Engineering. After completing my studies, I moved to Chennai, pursuing my career in the Software industry. I am always very passionate about my work.
I started my career in Mphasis and served as a Technology and Design Expert in Travel and Transportation vertical. I have been there for 12 years serving major the US Based Top 3 airlines. It was a great learning experience there. I have always believed in learning as many skills as possible which empowers you to achieve more in life.”
After that, I joined Siddhan Intelligence as the Chief Technology Officer to pursue my passion for developing products for the airline industry. It has been a great journey so far. I have a great team who is equally passionate.
How do you find the industry/niche that you’re in?
Airlines is one of the major industries in Travel & Transportation. We are awed by the way they operate to make it the safest mode of transportation. As a technology company, we want to make our contribution to the industry to make it more efficient and cost-effective.
What gets you out of bed in the morning i.e., what’s your source of motivation?
My family and Team are my biggest motivation. Working with a highly committed team has inspired me to do more so that I can lead by example.
Without the support of the family, no one can be successful. My family is my backbone and is with me in all my ups and downs.
My Team is my biggest motivation. My Team puts its best efforts to make the company grow, and as a leader, I aspire to make more contributions and thereby set examples.
What challenges/obstacles did you face in your journey so far?
Well, challenges are everywhere. I strongly feel, we should strive to overcome it with Our challenges are different, it is challenging to develop a product for such a complex industry. Our young talents are technical experts, but they are new to the domain, and we need to educate them on the nuances of the industry so that the product we develop is efficient. Also, keeping the Team motivated is very important.
What comes first for you – money or emotions?
Emotion comes first for me. I believe that mental health is essential for everyone. If you have good mental health, then you will have good physical health. If both are good, you will be more productive, which in turn brings revenue to the company. I always try to connect with my Team emotionally so that I understand their issues and try to help them.
How do you handle the pressure and manage stress?
I believe the best way to handle the pressure is to discuss it with the Team. A transparent environment will help to reduce stress and learn new ways to handle work challenges. A solution to a problem can come to any person. I try to present the issues to my Team and discuss them with them to arrive at a solution.
What is one strategy that you believe has helped you grow as a person?
I believe that listening is critical. I always want to provide a better user experience through the products we develop. That is only possible if you listen to the user’s needs and develop a usable product. Listening will also help you to solve any issues and provide the right solution in our professional and personal life.
In your opinion, what are the keys to success?
The key to success is having belief in yourself and your Team. The Team is an essential part of the growth of any company. We should empower our Team and keep them happy so that they will be productive.
The next thing that is important for success is continuous learning. In today’s technology world, where change happens exponentially, learning and keeping up to date is very important to compete in the market.”
One more thing that is very important for success is our family. My family is the one that gives me the confidence to take the risk and help pick me up when I am down.
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