Cybage Times December 2009

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6 8 15 19 CONGENIALITY MULTI-TALENTED PERFECT e-PAWAR PERSONIFIED CYBAGIANS PARTNERS From the Editor's DESK Contents

We've had the most fantastic start to CybageTimes; our sincere thanks Readers' Feedback ...... 4 to the management and of course to you, our loyal readers and Executive Speak ...... 5 contributors! We now proudly present our third issue. Congeniality Personified ...... 6 Cybage has got immense talent! And it only gets better each day. With a work-life balance par excellence and an enterprising office Together We Can ...... 7 culture, Cybagians are known to excel both professionally and Multi-Talented Cybagians ...... 8 personally. In fact, they place their best foot forward in whatever they do and stretch far and beyond to unimaginable heights. This is exactly Memoirs of Leeds ...... 10 what we have captured in our third issue of CybageTimes. Destination Girivan ...... 11 From inspiring personality traits, engaging life experiences, perfect Happenings 24x7...... 12 partners, and unbeatable talent at its best, to outstation experiences, thrilling adventures, and of course a commitment to social Upclose & Personal ...... 14 responsibilities... frozen in time. Above all, we present you an Perfect Partners ...... 15 interesting kaleidoscope of events, activities, and workshops that take place 24x7 at Cybage. We are confident that this issue will engage you Hyderabad Dum! ...... 16 to the fullest and bring you closer to all that's happening around. Explore your creative talent by taking part in the CybageTimes contest. Lasting Impressions ...... 17

My Role Model ...... 18 Your readership and continued interest in our magazine is highly appreciated. Please feel free to make comments and suggestions. e-Pawar ...... 19 You may submit articles and ideas that you think we should pursue, Think Tank...... 20 to [email protected] De-addiction Project ...... 21 We would like to end with this quote: Adventure Unlimited ...... 22 “The only way to find the limits of the CybageTimes Contest ...... 23 possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.”

- The Editorial Team at Cybage 11

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Designed by Visual Communication Team and content reviewed by Documentation Team CybageTimes December 2009 3 Readers’ FEEDBACK Executive SPEAK

Dear Cybagians,

There is a short traumatic phase that we all go through in the early stages of life – it's called 'teething'. Years later, when we come face-to-face with nonstop life-size challenges and ponder back, the same traumas of the teething years look more like baby games!

The institutional life-cycles are no different – every enterprise has to overcome a lot of teething issues during the incubation period. And after the years roll by, and the “Kudos to the entire team of The March '09 issue of “As soon as I got my copy “Awareness of the various organization becomes a bit larger than “everybody knows your name category”, CybageTimes - the editors, CybageTimes is like a of CybageTimes, I could activities at Cybage plays a a truck-load of more complex matters pop open – bureaucracy, messed-up writers, designers, repository of all the events not resist myself but read the very important role and hierarchies, sycophancy, confused focus, vested commitments, etc. However, et al. Indeed, the March '09 we celebrated with our issue from cover to cover. CybageTimes captures this issue has turned out to be an Cybage family. It gave us It certainly made me feel aspect well. After reading interestingly, at the micro-analytical level, most of the above issues can be clubbed outstanding one. Many of the an overall glimpse of the nostalgic. However, I would about CybageAsha in under a single large banner of “Cultural Dilution”, which is usually a by-product of leading star-studded glossies Cybage work culture. like you to include an Alumni particular, I would certainly rapid scalability. At times, even a white-collared environment oozing with gifted Arun Nathani receives would look pale if compared Further, it also gave us a section in the subsequent like to be a part of the active minds gets a little hazy on the direction of the organization's cultural values. with CybageTimes. It would sense of confidence that this editions. Also, Cybage Inc. social programmes RASHTRIYA UDYOG be great to see the is the organization where should be covered undertaken. However, I One of the founding pillars of your company has been a towering degree of photographer's name work and fun go hand in extensively to make the would like you to include a attached with each photo in hand along with the bond stronger. Please section called, 'excellence at cultural alignment amongst the early Cybagians. Later on, a score of newer RATNA AWARD CybageTimes. This is only to opportunity to contribute to convey my THANKS and work', in tribute to torchbearers rallied around to foster this founding pillar's resilience. As a result, acknowledge the a social cause. BEST WISHES to the entire Cybagians.” when your company throttled ahead over the years, the continuous horizontal Arun Nathani has been awarded the honorable photographers. I look forward editorial team.” cultural rejuvenation ensured 'seamless' scalability on the vertical front. Rashtriya Udyog Ratna award by the Council for to more of such attractive, Shrutika Kale, Pratyush Naithani, Economic Growth & Research, New Delhi, on the informative, and fun-filled Finance Executive, Pune Pramod Sahu, QA Engineer, Pune Now, as we proudly stand tall on today's well-built pedestal and gaze at occasion of the 10th National Seminar on “National issues of CybageTimes. Best Ex-employee of Cybage wishes to all.” Software Inc. tomorrow's possibilities, the horizon is staring back at us with a titanic-sized Economic Growth Through Individual Contribution.” pedestal! But to ensure a successful ascent, it is imperative that we reinforce the Kedar Joglekar, “cultural” leg of our founding pillars so that it can prop up this much heavier The Rashtriya Udyog Ratna award is given in Sr. Software Engineer, Pune pedestal. This nourishment requires volunteering by a whole new generation of recognition for outstanding achievement and torchbearers, those who have it in them to strengthen the organization's cultural contribution to economic growth through fabric by spreading their positive energy. business excellence.

So, as you browse through and enjoy Cybagian escapades in the following pages, I would urge you all to also take cognizance of the more sober objective behind this news magazine g to reach out to those 'believers' who have the spark within them to light up a torchbearer's fire.

Sincerely, Arun Nathani

“Very sleek product value. I My father really enjoyed The CybageTimes March '09 “CybageTimes is a welcome was proud to receive my reading the last two issues, was a treat to read. I initiative. We get to know copy of CybageTimes that and this is what he had to particularly enjoyed reading about the exciting things was so well presented. say, “It was very interesting the “Annual Bash 08” and happening across Cybage. I enjoyed reading all the to know about the lives of “Down Memory Lane” It also gives us an interesting articles, especially the one the people behind the articles. The “Sharing personal insight on a few of where Cybagians have been success of Cybage. It's true happiness” article struck a our Cybage stalwarts. profiled. Infact I got to know that good people make a chord. Fantastic issue!! A Overall, it is a good platform them better. Special thanks company great. I would like great initiative to connect for bringing Cybagians to the Editorial team for the to have more information with not just us Cybagians together. Keep it going...” quality. Please include more about the company's recent but our families too!! articles from resources.” achievements and its future Khalid Imran, plans. The CEO's note Deepa Ramchandani, Technical Evangelist QA, Khushru Farrokh Doctor, regarding the current status Manager, Marketing, Pune Pune Delivery Manager, of the industry was also Gandhinagar extremely informative.”

Chirag Bindal, Engagement Manager, Cybage Software Inc.

Please send your feedback to: [email protected]

4 CybageTimes December 2009 CybageTimes December 2009 5 Readers’ FEEDBACK Executive SPEAK

Dear Cybagians,

Sincerely, Arun Nathani

Chirag Bindal, Engagement Manager, Cybage Software Inc.

Please send your feedback to: [email protected]

4 CybageTimes December 2009 CybageTimes December 2009 5 Congeniality PERSONIFIED

“If you want to create leaders, don't impose restrictions. Make your team feel secure by ensuring transparency in communication.” Amit Gajwani, Vice President - Business Development.

Born in Lucknow, but having lived in this city all his life, Pune is definitely home for Amit Gajwani. Amit is known to be a genial, approachable professional who has perfected the work-life balance. : y planne ust ah vMe M r Amit spent his childhood in the heart of Pune. He studied in : Scorpio Sun sign St. Vincents High School, Pune and graduated from College of r : Blue and black Engineering, Pune. Coming from a well-grounded family, Amit enjoyed Favorit e col ou s a secure childhood with a strong value system. The eldest of three : Dr ivin g Amit hat e s brothers, Amit got special privileges and also more responsibilities. : er a s o te gi zm o Ca m Amit's father has always been his idol. While his father traveled Fav ri : Choco late s frequently, Amit's mother ensured that the children were on track with C aving rr fo their studies and routines; he attributes his academic success to her. e : Chinese Fav or ti e si cui n Even today, Amit looks up to his parents for everything. i ation : Mauritius Favo ri te d est n hana ge The only studious one amongst his friends, he ranked 8th on the : Charity to orp Social cau se Maharashtra HSC board merit list. He also held a university rank for two ughte r s we r eb orn Together WE CAN! ents : When m dy a Precio us m om years during his degree. If that wasn't enough, he topped his MBA m e : Watching Hin d i ovies course from University of Indianapollis! To this day, each time he gets a Favorite pas t im y Amitab This year the Cybage Annual Senior Managers' Meet was held at the volleyball. This just marked the beginning of the excitement. The entire new customer, he feels the same thrill and sense of achievement that : Always mo ved b h’s Radisson Resort and Spa, Alibaug, and spread over two days. Nestled in group danced and swayed to hip-jerking chart-busters, at the gala Sensi t ive side he felt when he featured on the merit list. dea t h sce n e s! the wilderness and the rolling hills of Alibaug, this resort provided the dinner organized in the evening. It was indeed a treat to the eye to see : ing fr ie d n s perfect ambience to brainstorm on business strategies in taking Cybage some of our Senior Managers hit the dance floor like never before, and rst f e ar Of lo s Amit was an exceptionally shy youngster. A personality development Wo b e sings , to newer heights. let their hair down. course that he took during college did him a world of good. He o : None. C o unt l s your St u mbling l cksb oub developed a keen interest in public speaking and debating, and won not your tr les. The Senior Managers' Meet began with the famed track, 'Jai Ho', Day two saw Arun Nathani in his inimitable style presenting the accolades too. Amit firmly believes that friends play a critical role in which put a spark in everyone. 'Together We Can', was this year's ExcelShore™ system - Cybage's unique model of operational excellence. shaping one's personality. Even today, he keeps in close touch with all theme neatly elicited by Deepak Nathani, COO. “We came up with this Arun gave an insight of this very sophisticated system, designed his friends, right from college days. theme as we wanted to emphasize that it's all about working together exclusively in-house, which helps in intelligent decision making. as a team, and this can be easily achieved by simply replacing 'I' with The presentation was made interactive with a quiz and a dance. 'WE' from our vocabulary,” said Deepak while addressing the Senior This inspirational note set a perfect ending to the Senior Managers' Message to Cybagians Before joining Cybage, Amit worked in Infosys for two years. And then Managers. Performance updates, business plans, and targets were Meet '09, and it was time to head back home. “You must remember that your career has a span of thirty years, Cybage beckoned! Amit decided to take the plunge on an impulse, discussed and shared by our VP-Business Development. This was not just three. So look at the big picture.” which he says in hindsight, was “one of the best decisions of my life.” followed by innovative power presentations by practice heads. To add the extra spice, a well-synchronized dance troupe made The theme ‘Together We Can’ also reflected at a special one-day meet Married rather young, Amit is a total family man. Their’s is a joint family, its appearance in-between the presentations. Later on during the organized for our Managers at the 'O Hotel', located at Koregaon Park, with a deep religious and spiritual belief. Weekends are exclusively with day, our Senior Managers also put forth their creative thoughts on Pune. Apart from the regular business updates, trends, keynotes, and his wife Ekta and their lovely daughters, Tiana and Kiara. Even after appraisal parameters. company progress, the highlight of the day was the inspiring speech by seven years of marriage, he takes his wife on dates (though not as often the renowned motivational speaker, Prakash Rohera. as they would like!) And there is no joy that can match what he feels The meet was well-balanced with both work and fun. After a hectic when his daughters rush to greet him when he reaches home. day's programme, two teams engaged in a refreshing game of water

A typical Scorpio, Amit is a stickler for punctuality and perfection. Amit prides himself on being very competitive without causing anyone any harm. His way of reinventing himself is by striving to be better than those he admires.

Amit says that one must strike a balance between enjoying the present and working towards the future. Live life to the fullest, and then look back and say “It was a life well spent!”

CybageTimes December 2009 7 Congeniality PERSONIFIED

“If you want to create leaders, don't impose restrictions. Make your team feel secure by ensuring transparency in communication.” Amit Gajwani, Vice President - Business Development.

Amit says that one must strike a balance between enjoying the present and working towards the future. Live life to the fullest, and then look back and say “It was a life well spent!”

CybageTimes December 2009 7 Multi- talented CYBAGIANS

Shrikant is the man behind initiating SEI CMM, CMMI, and ISO 27001 (ISMS) processes. He then moved on to take care of presales and relationship/ engagement management on the West Coast, US. Today, Shrikant is stationed in Minneapolis, USA taking care of one of Cybage's top five clients, Digital River.

But it's not all about work. Music and cricket have been a euphoric Message to Cybagians concoction of talent and success for Shrikant. He had been one of the “You only have one life, forerunners in successfully organizing a music group for the cultural so live it to the fullest.” show, during the inauguration of the Cybage West Avenue building. Being an avid music lover, Shrikant has exhibited his singing talent for Rahul Nadargi, Software Engineer, Hyderabad Rac-attack an earlier Cybage Annual Bash. Shrikant has even represented Cybage (A sporty artist) in several inter-corporate antakshari competitions. Exploring two varied talents with equal enthusiasm and passion is rare. The first time I held a badminton racquet was Rahul Nadargi from Cybage is one such gem who can blend and Being an enthusiastic cricket aficionado, he played in many important when I was in standard eight. And it was only balance that unique temperament of an artist with the ardent zeal tournaments and won several awards. During an Indo-Swedish sports of a sportsman. after my marriage that I played my first real tournament held earlier, he had won the 'Man of the Series' award for game,” Taru Mateti, Documentation Head, his all round performance. At Cybage, he got an opportunity to be a Shrikant Chondikar, Engagement Manager, Painting has been the foremost in his artistic ventures, and he has been part of the 11-member Cybage cricket team which went on to win the Cybage Software Inc. consistently rewarded for his painting accomplishments - standing first shares her winning streak in the sport. S1 cricket tournament. We wish him the best for all his endeavors in (An avid cricketer and singer) at the All India Camel Color Contest, winner of the second prize at the cricket, music, and work. Taru's husband, an army officer and a sports aficionado, persuaded her Cybage drawing competition, to name a few. But being the first prize to take up this sport so that they could spend more time together. recipient for a painting selection to be sold in America has been one of The quote “The couple that plays together, stays together!” was written the brightest feathers in his cap. for them, and helped them remain fitter than most! He is, undoubtedly, Kirit Mandavgane, Executive - Business Development, Pune (A guitar maestro, singer, composer and lyricist) Music too did not escape his artistic passions. He was a part of the her main source of inspiration. guitar band at the Cybage Hyderabad Annual Bash, and was the brain Cybage has one such fine artist, Kirit, who can strum on music strings She used to practice at the College of Military Engineering, Pune, where behind creating attractive banners for the event. and create rhapsodic melodies. For Kirit, playing the guitar is one genre, her husband was posted. Thereafter, she has been playing off and on, while singing, composing, and writing lyrics are other horizons that he He extends his creative skills further in creating mount board building depending on the availability of badminton courts where her husband has explored and mastered with equal fervor. Kirit has played and sung models and radium cuttings. Additionally, Rahul supports the fabled got posted. She recalls playing her first tournament at Cybage after a for a mélange of musical numbers during the Cybage Annual Bash and art of kite making, and has emerged a winner in the Cybage kite long gap of six years. “I must admit, because of no formal coaching, my Cybage MNC's - Cybage's in-house musical band. 'Rock on', 'Some day', making contest. Truly a multifaceted person, Rahul is also an technical skills in the game are not all that perfect. But I still manage to 'Chand Sifaarish', ' and 'Summer of 69' are some hit numbers that accomplished swimmer and a skater, and has participated in several play a decent game!” is Taru's modest remark. At the Cybage brought him fanfare galore. “It's no fun playing covers”, Kirit adds. Avani Talati, Software Engineer, Gandhinagar competitions. A keen cricketer too, he was part of the winning team badminton championships, Taru has won it all - women's singles, He found inspiration in composing originals, and some of his personal 'Cybage Rockers' for two consecutive years. Snooker is also a game doubles, and mixed doubles. Outside Cybage, she has picked up favorites include 'Somewhere lost in you', 'Khaamoshiya', 'Waiting for (A multi-talented personality) of interest for Rahul. And we know this list several titles such as the Racquet Fest, Josh, CME events, and was even you' and 'Force field'. In the past, Avani has lent her expertise by conducting camps on will keep scrolling with newer items, declared Runner Up in the Pune Corporate games. He has even meditation and yoga for the Rotary and Lion's Club members in Baroda. which we believe has been Rahul's written the lyrics She admires the sports icon, Prakash Padukone, for his drops and touch She has been a committee member of CSI (Computer Society of India) unique style. of these songs. Kirit and has initiated the student forum at her university in Nadiad. game. She takes special note of his humble character and has keenly has big plans in followed some of his matches on TV. displaying his musical At Cybage, Avani is an active member of CybageAsha and has talent in the future by co-ordinated events such as a school kit drive, painting competitions, “Sometimes, before a tournament, I browse the Internet or pick up a performing solo. visits to old age homes, and several more. She has also participated in book for interesting tips on the game. I tend to get nervous before each the Cybage Ganghinagar Annual Bash '08. Her rendition of “Sajana Aa game, but slowly gain tremendous confidence, and eventually, And that's not it. He also bhi jaa” had ended with tremendous applause. She has been a dynamic I enjoy it. Winning or losing is inconsequential!” has a hidden talent for organizer of various cultural activities in Gandhinagar, namely JAM (Just Taru elaborates that one should take up a game and play it for sheer acting. He was made a Minute) shows, kite decoration, antakshari, to name a few. an offer to act in a enjoyment. The benefits are numerous - good exercise, stress relief, and Bollywood movie, Besides all this, Avani is an avid trekker with the Trek Unlimited group. a healthy deviation from one's busy schedule... and sometimes, one which he turned Inspite of being involved in so many activities, she still manages to find might just develop a keen interest in the game. down on time to scribble poems on nature or write fiery articles on current issues personal grounds. that now form a part of her diary. To be a part of Cybage events and activities, kindly drop a mail to: [email protected]

CybageTimes December 2009 9 Multi- talented CYBAGIANS

CybageTimes December 2009 9 Destination GIRIVAN

“The Grow & Glow training programme equipped me with principles to anticipate and deal with all kinds of expectations.”

I was initially anxious about client and team expectations, but the Grow & Glow training programme that I had attended back home in Pune had equipped me with principles to anticipate and deal with all kinds of expectations. I had observed that the onsite team always preferred live demonstrations to documentation, and the Senior Managers there gave An ecstatic Digital River QA team with Tommy Bui a holistic explanation for every query and discussed each in detail. (seated third from left)

The people focused strictly on their work and did not waste even a Our Digital River QA team has witnessed many outings, but this one The next activity was to unveil the hidden talents of our team by single moment during the day. Often, I was amazed to hear the was special! Tommy Bui, our client, was keen to accompany us and be a letting them portray our team on paper in the form of drawings. collective clap of closing laptops at the end of the day. They left their part of the bonhomie our team boasts of! After several discussions, we Tommy enjoyed this activity so much that he carried the drawings offices bang on time. If professionalism was their God, punctuality was decided upon the beautiful resort, GIRIVAN, which is a two-hour drive away with him as souvenirs. their untold religion. Memoirs of from Pune. Soon our rumbling tummies made us head straight for lunch. Tommy I enjoyed cooking and was certainly well-equipped to survive. Finally, the big day arrived. We started off quite early in the morning. was also keen to try out the authentic Maharashtrian fare. The pithla My English friends had a great affinity for Indian food and relished The team was in high spirits right from the outset. The enthusiasm was bhakri and spicy Kolhapuri chicken were enjoyed by one and all! Once my humble homemade dal tadka and egg bhurjiburji . It was here when palpable from the singing, dancing, and mimicry going on in the bus. again with our energy levels boosted, we headed out to play musical I realized that having some knowledge of cooking comes in handy LEEDS chairs. Tommy pitched in as the music custodian, one of us was and makes you independent when traveling to a foreign land. Tommy Bui, our client remarked, “The best running on the spot, and yet another ran off with his chair! Musical chairs like never before! Yogesh Panse, Sr QA Engineer, shares the My English friends had also facilitated my teaming-up with county outing I've ever had!” cricket, and helped me open up to a new culture. My participating in memoirs of his first onsite trip to Leeds, UK. This outing simply had to be immortalized in a group photograph, extracurricular activities at Cybage, Pune also paid rich dividends as I Soon we reached Girivan. Blue sky touching the hill tops, wind whistling again in an unusual way. We all sat on a cement crocodile, but since it got the opportunity to interact with employees across various levels. With heart brimming with ecstasy and mind ticking with anxiety, through the trees, winding roads, dew and mist; it was a veritable treat was not large enough, some of us had to stand on its tail. Before we And whilst in the UK, I found myself in the midst of some of those I took my first flight beyond the borders to UK, Leeds. As I asked a for the senses. All of us felt the urge to recharge ourselves. So we tucked realized, it was time for us to board the bus and head towards Pune. familiar faces. That was indeed such a relief! co-passenger for directions around the airport, I got the very first lesson into the sumptuous breakfast, and were pleased to see Tommy Though tired, our spirits were still high. We sang songs all the way of living in that foreign land. The surprised English gentleman asked me enjoying the Puneri kanda poha with great gusto. Now rejuvenated, we home, and it seemed as if the fun and frolic would never end. to look out for sign-boards, and thereafter, it was these well-placed “My participating in extracurricular activities at were ready to plunge into the exciting activities that were lined up. But signs that helped me move around. Cybage, Pune also paid rich dividends as I got this time, something unusual! Touched by the hospitality extended by the team, and impressed by the camaraderie they displayed, Tommy Bui remarked “The best During the course of my stay, I observed some patterns of the English the opportunity to interact with employees We started with a newspaper game where teams of two had to walk outing I've ever had!” people - they moved about in complete independence stringently across various levels. ” from one point to another by placing a newspaper ahead of them. The obeying the rules, substituted 'cheers' with ‘thank you' or 'bye', and catch was to not let their feet touch the ground. Much to our Girivan is a hill station in Mulshi taluka of Pune district. never used horn in traffic. On the other hand, the climate in the UK took amusement, Tommy started playing with three newspapers instead of Approximately 2400 feet above sea level and 400 feet above the one through all the seasons in a day - you can expect rain, sun shine, or Message to Cybagians two, and got disqualified in the process! Then followed an extempore hill station of Lonavala, the climate is cool and invigorating. For the chills at any time. “When onsite, be clear about client expectations, be proactive and session where members from each team had to present their views on more information, log on to: www.girivanpicnic.net solution-oriented. You must be flexible to adjust to a new place... various topics ranging from terrorism to population, and the earth to When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” the color red.

10 CybageTimes December 2009 CybageTimes December 2009 11 Destination GIRIVAN

“The Grow & Glow training programme equipped me with principles to anticipate and deal with all kinds of expectations.”

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gar andhina S ment, G ports at H t Tourna yderabad ge Cricke ne Funf of Cyba ion drive, Pu air, Pu Winners Blood donat ne UPCLOSE & Personal “What has always touched me about working with Cybage is “Cybage has been a robust learning experience all the way,” Sai Balaji Varma, Delivery Head. the incredible work ethics and keenness to please, to go the opportunity to work on the Macintosh platform. This was the first Macintosh development project in extra mile and exceed Cybage, and I cherish that moment to date. While implementing this project, I got an interesting break expectations,” Craig Grant, to work on innovative gadgets released by Apple Operations Director, Rent-I.T. such as iMAC, iBook, and iPod. Another memorable moment was when I moved to Hyderabad to be a Systems UK Ltd. part of the newly set up satellite center, which has now grown to 180 employees.

Cybage & You Craig Grant with the team at Chokhi Dhani The belief the management had in me and the mentoring from my seniors helped me grow both professionally and as a person. Each day at work Perfect PARTNERS has been different, with lots of challenges and opportunities... a robust learning experience all the way. Your association with Cybage... My style is to try to treat everyone in the team Your views on Indian culture... My association with Cybage dates back to the with respect, to try and break down the The togetherness, the community, the Personality traits summer of 2003; that's when I first visited boundaries between management and importance of family, and the respect for elders Honesty and humility are by far the two most Cybage to assess the company as a potential workers that can stifle creativity. In fact, in the is something we lost in the UK several years important mantras in my life. partner. I guess “partnership” is probably the early days, that was a big problem; there is a ago. I fear India will loose all these values word that sums it up. I've never viewed our tendency in Indian culture to perhaps someday, as she becomes more westernized. relationship as a “customer - supplier” over-respect superiors. My ideas are not always You should have never allowed McDonalds to “Integrity in doing the right thing, Balaji's glorious journey with Cybage began on 3rd April 2000. relationship. I view my team as an extension of the best, and it took some time for the team to build one of their vile restaurants in your He joined as a Software Engineer and steadily grew to the even if nobody is watching.” my staff, they are my “technical department”, know me well enough to be able to tell me beautiful country. rank of a Delivery Head, in charge of the Cybage Hyderabad but they just happen to be 4000 miles from I was wrong! Once we broke down these development center. Here are the excerpts of an engaging head office! What has always touched me barriers, we became an unstoppable team! Your service to the less fortunate... Q&A session with Balaji. A dash of hobbies, interests, and dislikes about working with Cybage is the incredible I sponsor a young girl through a school in India I often listen to music as it relaxes me, and playing work ethics and keenness to please, to go the A 'word' that best describes your passion via a UK charity called “Plan”. She writes to me “Honesty and humility are by far table tennis, whenever I get the time. Overall, I am extra mile and exceed expectations. for work... in Hindi now and then. an extremely homely person and like to spend “Paranoia”. I have built a good company over the two most important mantras in quality time with my family. I particularly dislike the last 10 years, but I am still driven by a fear “Once we broke down these Message to Cybagians my life.” unprofessional people or behavior. that someone else will build a better one. barriers, we became an “Don't let life pass you by. Trust me, in the blink of an eye, you suddenly find yourself Your family, role model, your inspiration Rendezvous with Cybage unstoppable team!” “I've never viewed our in your forties! Find a good balance Family: Inspiring parents, my better half Srivani, and After I cleared my technical rounds, I had a face-to-face between work and play; find something two adorable kids - Harsha and Samyuktha relationship as a 'customer - meeting with Deepak, and then with Arun. I knew about A memorable Cybage event... that you enjoy so much that you can Role Model: My father for his simplicity and dignity Cybage and its amazing work culture, and was extremely I attended the official opening of the West supplier' relationship.” totally de-stress and rejuvenate yourself.” Inspiration: Nature anxious to get the appointment letter that would launch Avenue building. I was very new to India back a long career. then, so I found it all quite different; the people Your USP with headgear, flowers, incense, prayers, and of The person you admire... Integrity in doing the right thing, even if nobody Gerard Way (singer with the rock band, “My Memorable moments course, the delicious ladoos! is watching. Chemical Romance”). He has an amazing sense When I started my career with Cybage, I got to work on of imagination and creativity. He has overcome anti-virus product for MS exchange server. I was faced with On leadership and team bonding... I don't really perceive myself in any way as a his personal demons and has even written extreme complexities and immense challenges. Next, I recall, Message to Cybagians management guru, so I would not really offer some wonderful music. He is also highly it was way back in 2002 when Cybage gave me the Having the right attitude and passion for work advice on leadership and team bonding. successful in two diverse fields - as a comic makes a lot of difference to one's professional life. book writer and as an illustrator.

14 CybageTimes December 2009 CybageTimes December 2009 15 UPCLOSE & Personal “What has always touched me about working with Cybage is “Cybage has been a robust learning experience all the way,” Sai Balaji Varma, Delivery Head. the incredible work ethics and keenness to please, to go the opportunity to work on the Macintosh platform. This was the first Macintosh development project in extra mile and exceed Cybage, and I cherish that moment to date. While implementing this project, I got an interesting break expectations,” Craig Grant, to work on innovative gadgets released by Apple Operations Director, Rent-I.T. such as iMAC, iBook, and iPod. Another memorable moment was when I moved to Hyderabad to be a Systems UK Ltd. part of the newly set up satellite center, which has now grown to 180 employees.

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“I usually find enough “Traveling far to work each day can Smiling happy faces is what comes time after work to be stressful. However with the to my mind each time I think of strategic location Cybage has, rehearsals with the team before spend quality hours traveling to work is bliss and an event. But what actually gives me with my family and certainly less time consuming.” that extra zing to perform and sing - Shwetambari Salgar, live, is the amazing encouragement even enjoy my hobbies Manager - Recruitments I get from fellow team members. with a free mind.” That really works wonders, and it certainly did for a fresher like me. The attitude towards work here Mayur Mohan Purandare, Software allows me to balance my personal One can imagine under what Engineer and professional life. I usually find pressure I must have been when I enough time after work to spend was diagnosed with bone cancer a quality hours with my family and year back. But due to the caring even enjoy my hobbies with a free nature of my team members who Working for CybageAsha gives me mind. I never thought I could ever gave me the courage to fight, the satisfaction of serving the do this before I retired. I finally battled my way through society thereby contributing Cybage Hyderabad is a rainbow of colours, throbbing with Lazar Paul, Project Manager and won. towards making it a better place to events & activities 24x7. Durgesh Sukhatankar, Information live in. I feel privileged to be an Systems active member of CybageAsha. Natasha Desai, UI Designer Hyderabad, the land of the legendary Nawabs, “A bustling centre, filled with 1 2 “Had it not been for the or better known as the “Pearl City of India,” talented and warm-hearted support extended to me has truly earned the title of being the second “There are many interesting things people.” Silicon Valley in India after Bangalore. by the MNC team, I to do and learn here at Cybage; “I feel it's our - Ramesh T, Senior Software Engineer however, I have never felt a Our Hyderabad development center is situated would not have been responsibility as well to stressful moment in the four years in DLF Cyber City (SEZ) at Gachibowli. This able to perform. “ that I have been working here.” perform, participate and “It's one big extended family.” marks Cybage's foray into the Special Economic 1. The Charminar is as much the signature of - Arunkumar K.M.J, QA Analyst - Sushma Hazari, QA Analyst Zone (SEZ). Predominantly an IT and ITeS hub, Hyderabad as the Taj Mahal is of Agra. “My first main stage appearance was enjoy in keeping this the area has been witnessing a steady pace of 2. Ramoji Film City is the largest film studio complex singing at the Musical Nites at work culture healthy!” growth, especially with the proximity of the in the world as certified by Guinness World Records. Cybage (MNC) '07. I must admit that “Cybage Hyderabad - a home new international airport, the swanky I had developed cold feet seeing the The work culture in Cybage is “A 360 degree view, a away from home!” Gachibowli township, and a mass transit huge audience before the event. perfectly balanced with spectacular sunset, refreshing - Nilesh Shirode, System Analyst system that is underway. Cybagians include Mount Opera, a multi- Had it not been for an encouraging opportunities, challenges, and fun. breeze and a stud farm... sipping theme park and resort, and Ramoji Film City. crowd and the support extended to Various cultural events and tea with team mates on the The city pulsates with activity round-the-clock, For those nature lovers, Pragati Resorts is the me by the MNC team, I would not competitions organized throughout terrace of West Avenue in the and so does our center. It resonates with a host perfect getaway. And how can one forget the have been able to perform. the year prove to be excellent evening is truly an experience!” of events and activities from painting famous Salar Jung Museum? You can spend Thereafter, I was even fortunate to platforms for talent in sports, music, competitions, antakshari, scrumptious food your weekends visiting these destinations, participate in the Cybage Annual - Vikas Pandey, Manager, and dance. However, I feel it's our displays and sports to celebrating Women's or exploring the numerous forts and palaces Bash '08.” Technical Support responsibility as well to perform, Day and organizing activities for CybageAsha. that dot the city. Deepa Ranbhor, Software Engineer participate and enjoy in keeping this This is a true reflection of the culture and work culture healthy! atmosphere prevalent at our headquarters The high point of visiting Hyderabad is Abhijit Sagade, UI Manager in Pune. definitely to sample the delectable Hyderabadi cuisine, which is a princely legacy of the For the outdoor and adventure enthusiasts, Nizams of Hyderabad. A special favorite is the popular weekend destinations frequented by famous Hyderabadi biryani. 16 CybageTimes December 2009 CybageTimes December 2009 17 Hyderabad DUM! LASTING impressions

Sunita Pawar - Delivery Manager, gives us an insight about herself, on being an IT pro, and balancing work and home while guiding us through a typical day in her life at Cybage. “It is not a particular individual that inspires me, but the entire Indian Army. Their culture of discipline and sense of pride, responsibility, and commitment to their duty is what is truly inspiring and motivating. These virtues are fast depleting in today's cut-throat competitive Sunita joined Cybage ten years ago in corporate world.” September 1999. In 2004, she joined - Himanshu Joshi, Delivery Manager DoubleClick as a QA Manager, and swiftly proceeded on the technical growth path from being a System Analyst to heading Google Operations.

“Gandhiji! It is rare to find this kind of leadership today. India has so much diversity in terms IT'S 5 AM, and where else could I be but in the of languages and castes; no one would have thought it was possible to unite Indians together kitchen, rustling up tiffins for my daughters. to fight with the Britishers for their freedom. But he, with his words and deeds, drove the whole Mornings are the best time of the day for me. nation together and united us! Kudos to him!” Sipping on piping hot tea and reading the - Ketan Parekh, Sr. Project Manager news of the day - this is my time. Newspapers and reading are my all-time addictions and my family can vouch for this statement; at times, it is quite challenging for them to capture my attention when I am immersed “My role model is my mother. The pearls of wisdom that she has instilled in me are to enjoy life, in an article. conversation and lunch. It's the second half of family and close friends are other hobbies, as be thankful for what you have, and be kind to everyone. However, what inspires me most is when the day and nothing really changes as far as are traveling, watching movies, and making I hear her singing while she goes about doing her work. And this is how music came into my life. her day in office continues. friends. My husband and I make it a point to She always used to tell me, Meghna, you have a good voice and this is God's gift to you. Always 9.30 AM begins my day at office. A day try to work on further improving it.” packed with mails, meetings, escalations, vacation at least twice a year with our kids, - Meghna Joshi, Sr. Software Engineer client interactions - the list goes on... juggling Handling team's queries, replying to mails, though it gets extremely difficult to match between Google Operations, Business meeting clients, and being receptive to new our holidays with them. Initiatives, and Process Initiatives. At work business proposals delineate my day at work. it's all about plan-connect-resolve... and this Prioritizing tasks and making the best of the EOD - Immersed in the pool of work, there is repeated the next day and the next. I have office hours form part of my expertise. is no time for any other thought. But the “I personally admire Robin Sharma; he is a great leadership guru, a philosopher, and a well-known to move very quickly as the cycle to fix The ladder to success is not easy. Moreover, pitter-patter on the floor makes her glance author. Robin does a fine job of communicating with the people what the greatest thinkers in things moves fast, really fast. You certainly being a woman brings in no shortcuts. at her watch and bingo! It's almost the end history have been contemplating for over 3,000 years. His simple yet fundamentally strong need to be in the thick of it all. It is important My message to all career-oriented women is, of the day. philosophy brings self-awareness, which is vital for personal and professional success.” if you are keen in building your career as an - Manish Gupta, Delivery Manager to prioritize because there's always so much to be done. I believe in an open-door policy IT pro, you are in direct competition with Gee, time flies, and like all mothers, I can't and constantly keep in touch with my team, your male counterparts. A successful career wait to be back home with my kids. so problems are solved almost as soon as makes you carve a niche for yourself in this At home, I really have no time for myself as all they come up. competitive environment. the time gets distributed between my two daughters. Listening to their day's chronicles “My mother has always inspired me with a never-ending list of reasons. Some important ones are will power, determination, and hard work (done in a smart way). She has also instilled in me a For me, creativity begins at a subconscious In the midst of all work, this typical Leo shares and narrating stories to them helps me relieve value which is, ‘to respect others and make yourself worthy of respect'. “ level and stems out of years of experience. I many more interesting thoughts with us. my fatigue. Balancing work and family is no - Pushkar Gokhale, Delivery Manager recall one of my creative moments was when I mean feat as neither can be given preferential coined the slogan “evolving solutions” in a When I look back I feel I've evolved as an treatment; they need equal weightage at all past competition floated by Cybage. I am a individual. My temperament used to be my times. And I don't think I would have wanted thorough professional... at least that's what I weakness and I was also quite outspoken. it any other way. On the home front, you need think. I do not mix my work life with my Over the years, I have managed to curb both, to be equally attentive and learn to spend personal life. Perseverance and focus have which was a great achievement. When I am enough quality time with your husband and “’I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus on the brightest. I do not judge the universe,’ says been my work mantras! Negative things off color, I usually like to be on my own and kids - they certainly need your undivided Dalai Lama. I'm sure this unassuming, radiant apostle of peace finds millions of followers all over around me don't bog me down. I just stay calm myself. I do introspect at times. On the attention. When at home, think about home. the world. I look up to him for reasons entirely my own. He is the fountain of peace and hope in a focused on my work. brighter side, I must admit that I am a world torn apart by ugliness and chaos; our lone soothsayer with absolute belief in light at the compulsive shopper. Nothing cheers me up Message to Cybagians end of the tunnel.“ OVER LUNCH - Cool as a cucumber... nibbling more than browsing through and buying - Rupika Vatnani, Sr. Executive - Business Development “Failure can be painful, but you've got to on salad while partaking of her Spartan lunch, beautiful things! Designing clothes and bounce back and reach for the skies.” Sunita manages perfectly to balance both this indulging in specialty cooking for my dear

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Statistics will perhaps record that he lost more battles than he won. But his strategy was to make a big dent in the enemy's stronghold. But as a military strategist, Washington created war strategies that took the British Army by surprise. The blockade of Boston and New York are examples of this. He also used the alliance with France very effectively to

blockade the British Navy supply lines. Inauguration of the De-addiction Center Felicitation

Moral: Think-out-of-the-box

The American Revolution happened at a very DE-ADDICTION PROJECT Kaustubh Karnik, Delivery Head colorful juncture in history. No nation at that time was weaned of monarchy. In fact, culturally, the king was next to God. So, how (by CybageAsha) Inside Washington's HEAD can you imagine establishing people's nation without a king? It would have been easy for George Washington is perhaps the most It cannot be stressed enough that so difficult Washington to be crowned a king! But it was ubiquitous figure of the United States as a was Washington's task that someone weak of Alcohol addiction is one of the largest evils prevalent in today's society. throttle, and street plays focusing on the side effects of addiction were Washington's humility that prevailed. When nation. From the one dollar bill to the vending heart may have given up. But Washington It is the main reason why people ruin their social, economic, personal, conducted. They also addressed individual health concerns, problems elected to be the President of the and family lives. In slum areas, almost 85 percent of men who abuse in family relations, and effects on child education. machine, it is not uncommon to find George was steadfast in his approach. He motivated Constitutional Convention, he resigned from their wives are frequent or daily consumers of alcohol. CybageAsha Washington's pictures. But what makes his armies in difficult conditions. He faced the his Army Commission. Later on, he went on to addressed this issue by conducting various awareness programs on Later, CybageAsha through its de-addiction programme went on to Washington so famous? In fact, more than wrath of the elements, especially in the become the first President of the newly de-addiction in one of the affected slums in Viman Nagar, Pune. establish its own de-addiction center at Yamuna Nagar to reach out to two hundred odd years since his time, what winter, along with his army, refusing to take formed country of the United States of more people. Here, CybageAsha conducts a weekly de-addiction check makes Washington so relevant today? leave and go home. He lobbied to start Initially, it was a challenge to identify a slum to implement the up with the help of a medical officer. As part of the inaugural function training facilities for the ill-trained personnel America. Of his own volition, Washington de-addiction project because this was a highly sensitive issue for of the de-addiction center, bicycles and household articles were gifted and pledged his private fortune to pay for the ended his political career and went on to Leadership qualities! These are the two most addicts and their families. CybageAsha began its task by conducting an to six addicts who had successfully quit alcohol. The purpose of this become a private citizen. important words for which Washington will soldiers. It is this steadfastness that helped assessment study in the nearby communities. It then visited the felicitation was to project ideal role models for other addicts in the be remembered forever. Defeating the British him win the revolutionary war. communities and set up meetings with the local leaders, community. Perseverance and efforts paid off, and the CybageAsha colonialists was an uphill task. Washington's Moral: Humility does not community-based organizations, and the addicts themselves to de-addiction project was a big success. After receiving a positive Moral: Be steadfast in difficult Continental Army was not only ill-equipped make you weak understand their side of the story on addiction. response from the affected, CybageAsha, today serves 13 hard-core and ill-trained, but was also vastly situations addicts in the Yamuna Nagar slums. outnumbered by the colonialists. Despite this, After extensive study and research, CybageAsha chose the Yamuna There are many lessons one can learn from it was Washington's leadership qualities that Nagar slum in Viman Nagar for initiating its de-addiction project. The And the good work continues... CybageAsha volunteers conduct regular Washington's life. And all of these are very prevailed. And the rest, as they say, is history. message that this program conveyed was “positive thinking”. Further, home visits and counseling sessions for the addicts and their families. relevant even in today's world. the programme reiterated that alcohol addiction could be stopped with appropriate treatment and a strong individual determination. Initially, Even after knowing the true status of his army, To become a member of CybageAsha, connect to the CybageAsha References: Morison, Samuel Eliot - The the de-addiction programme received one addict to take care off. Washington accepted with courage to be the CybageAsha then collaborated with Muktangan De-addiction Center website on the intranet. Alternatively, you can mail Commander-in-Chief of the revolutionary Oxford History of the American People, for the treatment and counseling of addicts. The plan went on in full [email protected] forces. He faced the better armed British army and Wikipedia with courage, and lead the tactical effort in many different wars during the decade-long Contributed by: Kaustubh Karnik American Revolution. Being a leader under HYDERABAD GANDHINAGAR such circumstances puts tremendous stress, and one needs a huge amount of courage to face it! Washington demonstrated this by accepting the challenge.

Moral: Accept challenges and face them with courage

Drawing competition at the School Kit Drive Fun time with studies at a Visit to the Shirdi Sai Old Age home Sarkari Prathmiya Shala government primary school

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blockade the British Navy supply lines. Inauguration of the De-addiction Center Felicitation

Moral: Think-out-of-the-box

Moral: Accept challenges and face them with courage

Drawing competition at the School Kit Drive Fun time with studies at a Visit to the Shirdi Sai Old Age home Sarkari Prathmiya Shala government primary school

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