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Software coding interviews: not a sprint but a marathon | Rajat Agarwal | TGV Episode#172 Genre: Data Structures, Java, Spring MVC, Algorithms, Software interviews Is it easy to crack software or coding interviews? Do you know the patterns in coding interviews? How to crack the dynamic software interviews? In the TGV discussion with Rajat Agarwal, we got to know why software interviews are not an...

Getting Started with Open Source as a Beginner | Prathima Kadari | TGV Episode #171 Genre: IT and Software, Open Source Software, Embedded Systems and Automation. Open source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance. "Source code" is the part of software that most computer users don't ever see; it's the code computer programmers can manipulate to change ho...

Career options in social work Know the Speaker  Kavya Narayanan (Program officer, South India AIDS Action Program)  Genre: Social Work, Career Options & Emerging Fields  Social work is a rewarding career for those who are interested in working with people and wish to address social and community issues.  Many people think that social work simply involves working with NGOs as a part-time job/activi...

If you want to snap out the average game and become highly sought after, this episode is for you.   Shilpa has shared her personal journey of transformation and how she raised against various personal and professional challenges encountered in her life. Mediocres just survive but not thrive  Herd mentality, Social stigma, lack of self belief, continuous validation are the primary reasons why peopl...

SATCOMS, ROCKETS AND DEEPTECH  | GAGAN AGRAWAL | TGV Episode #168 In this episode, GAGAN AGRAWAL has shared a lot of experiences AROUND Contemporary and trending technologies SATCOMM, ROCKETS AND DEEPTECH MARKET RESEARCH, FLAIR TOWARDS technologies and building fascinating stuff are the TOP THREE THINGS THAT HELPED GAGAN IN HIS CAREER. Gagan worked for ISRO and quit. Many people aspire to get into...

Pursuing TEACHING career at IIMs and tips for management research aspirants   | Santanu Bhadra | TGV Episode #167 In this episode, Santanu Bhadra has shared a lot of experiences AROUND PURSUING TEACHING AS A CAREER AT IIMs and approaches towards management research Attending classes regularly, respect for teachers, and valuing or appreciating what we have – led to Santanu’s career growth. Research...

BEING SUPER ENERGETIC FROM 09:00 AM TO 09:00 PM | SANDEEP NATH | TGV Episode #166   In this episode, SANDEEP NATH has shared a lot of TIPS AROUND MAINTAINING THE SAME ENERGY LEVELS across the day including. While you got energy - do stuff and don’t be driven by outside forces. Always focus on the inside force - that is you! Continual renewal helps to look at it from a 3rd party perspective Zen mas...

In this episode, SUNIL MATHEW has shared a lot of INSIGHTS AROUND ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT including. DEVELOPMENT TEAM SHOULD focus on value, help the business, make choices to scale the applications to meet increasing customer demands One should learn from every experience, transition to newer roles with the experience gained with. Understand the customer expectations, seek co...

  In this episode, PRAVEEN RATNA has shared a lot of INSIGHTS AROUND HR ANALYTICS. Analytics are used everywhere. Data driven approach should be taken to identify strengths and weakness HR analytics provides a lot of insights and will help in talent management Attitude determines altitude, ONE Understand the business WELL to grow in their career In the post covid world, one should keep open withou...

If you are a middle manager and felt stuck in your current position for a long time? This episode is a MUST TUNE FOR YOU! In this episode, Nikesh has shared a lot of tips from both employee and employer perspective on crafting a career path for middle level management. A good number of careers get stuck in middle management because of the comfort of solving low-quality problems efficiently. Middle...

In this episode, get Prateek’s insights on Future of SaaS(Software as a Service) Key Milestones in his career journey? SaaS definition, examples (Salesforce.com has revolutionized it) How SaaS is different from On-Prem and installable software Popular SaaS companies – SFDC, Ramco, Concur, Zoho, Zendesk, ServiceNow etc. Domains & Sectors where SaaS is booming? SaaS helps small businesses in making...

SUCCESFUL “IT” STARTUP BY A NON IT GUY | DR. SOURABH KUMAR | YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR SERIES | TGV Episode #161 In this episode, get SOURABH’S insights on SUCCESFUL “IT “STARTUPs BY A NON IT GUY! HOW THE TRANSITION TO IT HAPPENED FOR A DOCTOR? UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGIES, working with techies – need to be adaptable Observe the trends in the Industry and be able to evaluate Exploring the unexplored – craf...

CEO MINDSET – THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY | SUDHEER VARAMA | YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR SERIES | TGV Episode #160   In this episode, get SUDHEER’S insights on THE CEO MINDSET FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: YOUNG CEOs should be adaptive to adjust to any circumstances Leaders should have the appetite to take risk Be prepared with rejections – initially 99% of your cold calls might fail Get the hands dirty and be a...

How Information Technology CAN help SMEs GROW & SCALE | MUKUL SINGLA | TGV Episode #159 In this episode, get Mukul’s insights on How IT CAN help SMEs GROW & SCALE: SMEs(Small & Medium scale enterprises) play an important role in development of innovation SMEs may be in a disadvantage in the access to new technology Challenges faced by SMEs in leveraging data Digital transformation can help small a...

In this SPECIAL episode on the account of World Stress Awareness Day (Celebrated on 3rd November every year), get TUSHAR’S insights on “MEDITATION, THE GREAT STRESS BUSTER”: DEMYSTIFICATION OF STRESS – It is not a bad thing, it has been existing for over centuries right from cave man period How meditation can help in dealing with the stress? Can we control our thoughts? Relaxation is different fro...

HOW WOMEN CAN IMPACT THE ECONOMY | NAMRATA DHASMANA | TGV Episode #157 In this episode, get Namrata’s insights on How Women can impact the economy at large: Women are able to make bold and wise decisions as leaders; this helps make the team environment less authoritative and more cooperative Communication is said and known to be among a woman’s strongest skill. Female leaders will utilize this pow...

VANSHIKA’s Insights: HER CAREER JOURNEY BUILDING AN IDEA INTO BRAND - An idea can only become a reality once it is broken down into organized, actionable elements Most ideas are born and lost in isolation HER MANTRA - it’s not about ideas - its about making ideas happen COMMON MISTAKE THAT PEOPLE MAKE ABOUT IDEAS – not vetting through experts, not being confident, fear of failure etc. Witty answer...

SHRIPAD’s Insights: Right from childhood – Shripad is interested in trekking, hiking etc. converted passion to profession Adventures help in boosting confidence, leadership skills, self-concept, and improved self-esteem. His experience in climbing world’s toughest peaks Few adventure sports that beginners can adopt – rappelling, zip lining etc. Do’s and Don’t during adventures Kind of equipment –...

SENTHIL’s Insights: Summary of his career journey Overview of Startup eco system in India – is now comparable with valley of 10 years ago Unicorn culture in India – How startups have gone into the mindset of becoming a unicorn Startups should add value to the domain or problem they are solving, they should make money from customers before getting investors money? Organizations should focus on gene...

Arvind’s Insights: Summary of his career journey Organizational debt (OD) is the result of all the decisions and actions that should have been done to ensure an organization is operating atpeak health and efficiency – but weren't. How Technical debt and organizational debt are different? What happens if OD accrues for a long term? How great organizations are dealing with OD well. Witty answers to...

Social Media Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Is startup experience mandatory in the IT world? In this episode: https://youtu.be/10XXb6j9DWM , the guest Parul Gupta tells us about how she got the idea of a startup in her college days and how an idea should be carried forward and executed on the ground. We got to know what goes into implementing your ideas, either you will succeed or you will fail,...

When we talk about -  leadership in technology companies – generally people think that only a technology specialist can become a leader in tech companies.    But, his view is different.    He feels if you are a specialist, you become a specialist but for leadership you need to be a generalist, humane and able to withstand any pressure.    His views on self development is based on how a leader make...

Shakti’s Insights: Summary of Professional Journey – major milestones in his career Is education linked to career growth? Top 3 things that contributed to career GROWTH TIPS ABOUT PEOPLE MANAGEMENT, MANAGING UPWARDS, DOWNWARDS AND PEERS THINGS EVERY professional must do to grow in their career THINGS EVERY professional must NOT do to grow in their career Witty answers to rapid-fire questions 1 pie...

He is known for simplifying complexity   A software engineer with experience & expertise in Analytics and automation scripting   He is passionate about machine intelligence and human behaviour analytics   He is pursuing M.Tech degree from Indian Institute of Science and also earned certification in Human Centered Design 201: from IDEO(world renowned organization for Design Thinking)   Arkadip is c...

He is an accomplished professional with two and half decades of multi-functional-combined-experience.      He, earlier served in various roles and responsibilities across the verticals and climbed the career ladder.      He is currently serving as a Vice President - Corporate Affairs at RA CHEM PHARMA LIMITED.    He has been instrumental in conferring the Global HRD`s "OVERALL OPERATIONAL EXCELLEN...