He began his career as a lecturer, teaching at esteemed institutions such as Khalsa College Amritsar and Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Sarhali. His transition into the business world was marked by the founding of Ardass Corporation in Manteca, CA. Under his leadership, Ardass Corporation has thrived, focusing on innovative business solutions, strategic partnerships, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

His leadership extends beyond corporate boundaries. As the Director of the Sikh Reference Library USA and Ranjit Nagara, a non-profit organization, he has contributed significantly to community service and cultural preservation. His efforts have not gone unnoticed; he has received numerous accolades, including the Stevie Award for Best Entrepreneur in Business & Professional Services and the A.B.L.E.

Asian Business Leadership Award in 2024. his publications, such as “Starting a Business in the United States of America: Navigate the Land of Opportunity” and “Leadership Anatomy: Deconstruct Theories for Leadership,” have further cemented his reputation as a thought leader. His dedication to innovation, education, and community service continues to inspire those around him, marking him as a distinguished leader in his field.

She has leveraged her expertise to train over 2 Lac candidates across various sectors. She has also played a key role in conducting annual assessments for over 15 Lac candidates in collaboration with partners.

She has exhibited a history of working in the Education, Training, and Coaching Industry. With over three decades of rich experience, she has consistently demonstrated her prowess as a Learning and Development professional. She specializes in “Concept to Execution”. She is experienced in Curriculum Design, Negotiation, Business Planning, Operations Management, Coaching and Sales. Her Vision is to transmute the Education-Teaching-Learning process using several Best Practices. 

She has successfully managed a million budget projects, consistently achieving project goals and timelines. Her strategic vision led to the development and implementation of innovative marketing and sales plans, which significantly contributed to the accomplishment of key objectives. She has been awarded and recognized for her contribution several times, by the organizations she has worked with. She has been conferred with “Leading Woman Chief Operating Officer” at the Women Leaders in India, 2010. She has also been awarded the “Women Leadership Award – Experiential Training” at the Women Who Lead Consortium, supported by the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra.

She has been a prolific speaker at several reputable forums including Global Skills Mission, CII, and FICCI.  She has an extensive and distinguished career of 9 years at NIIT, the last assignment being as the Head of Bangladesh, 7 years at NIS SPARTA as Regional Vice President, 4 years at Bharti Learning Systems Ltd as Senior Vice President, 7 years as Chief Operating Officer at Centum Learning Ltd, and 7 years as CEO & Director at Mind Leaders Learning India Pvt Ltd. Her leadership and strategic acumen have been instrumental in driving the organization towards achieving its goals, demonstrating her exceptional ability to manage large-scale projects and deliver outstanding results.

Sri Maa Sidh Sidhshakti Ji is a Renowned Spiritual Scientist, Revered Humanitarian, and Honored Meditation Teacher. She has founded the Institute of Spiritual Sciences (I.O.S.S.) and Secrets of Ultimate Living (S.O.U.L.). Fondly known as ‘Sri Maa’, she is a divine personality well-known for her contributions to society through over 1 Lakh meditation sessions for public welfare. She has made exceptional innovations like creating over 400 unique meditations based on Spiritual Sciences.

‘Sidhshakti’ is a Sanskrit word that can mean ‘Universal Energy’, ‘Supreme Consciousness’, and ‘Divine Power’. The meditations created by her are called Sidhshakti Meditations. They are based on ‘Spiritual Science’.

Her teachings thus revolve around achieving Sidhshakti (Supreme power) through meditation, guidance, and spiritual awakening. She advocates for a normal, balanced lifestyle that harmonizes the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and all other aspects of life. Her teachings are conventional, yet they include positive elements of traditional living, spiritual practices, and knowledge that are apt to today’s modern life.

Her meditation techniques are accessible to all, regardless of age or background. She has formulated meditations for every kind of problem in life.

The most special feature of her meditations is that they don’t require intense focus and can be done effortlessly. The duration of these meditations is 10 to 30 minutes, and provide quicker results. The experiences of innumerable people sent to the Institute of Spiritual Sciences from all over the world, prove the same. Anyone, anywhere, of any religion or belief/non-belief, caste, or age can do her meditation without sacrificing anything.

Her meditations and sessions for public welfare, have deeply impacted and empowered various segments of society since 1998. These include prisons, jails, below-poverty-line areas, slums, villages, towns, cities, orphanages, old age homes, schools and colleges, special needs communities, specially-abled, handicapped, blind, hearing, and speech impaired, among many other needy in India and around the world. Her efforts have been recognized with world records and conferred with prestigious awards. They have also been covered widely by the press and media.

With over 16 years at industry giants like American Express, Deloitte, and Twilio, her expertise spans multiple sectors such as AI/ML, application architecture, cloud infra, and big data. While consistently delivering solutions that drive business growth and operational efficiency, she also led strategy & development at companies like Twilio, on data privacy and sovereignty, resolving complex legal disputes, and ensuring global compliance.

Her contributions extend to thought leadership, with publications in IEEE journals on fields such as real-time facial recognition, personalized e-learning platforms, and fraud detection. Her work emphasizes the ethical implications of technology, balancing innovation with responsible practices.

Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurial ventures, she co-founded CloudPac, a startup aimed at revolutionizing cloud infrastructure with AI-powered automation. Here, she spearheads the development of an AI virtual assistant that simplifies seamless application deployment for businesses. Under her leadership, CloudPac is emerging as a leader in providing innovative, efficient, and scalable cloud solutions.

Beyond her professional achievements, she is deeply committed to giving back to the tech community. She is an active member of associations such as the G&W Female Founders Alliance, IEEE, and AWC and an active public speaker and participant in technology chapters and meet-ups. She constantly mentors aspiring female technologists and entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the complexities of the tech industry and achieve their goals.

Her story is a testament to her passion, vision, leadership, and commitment to fostering a more inclusive and innovative tech industry. Her journey continues to inspire and pave the way for future generations of technologists.

Under her leadership, Tiara Kids has expanded its mission far beyond its initial focus. Today, it collaborates with 15 prestigious hospitals across Chennai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Trichy, and Madurai, providing over 1,000 children from disadvantaged backgrounds access to top-notch healthcare.

A landmark achievement of Tiara Kids is the launch of the VHS-Samhita project in 2023, a multidisciplinary rehabilitation center in partnership with the Center for Excellence of Rare Disorders at Voluntary Health Services in Chennai. This center offers comprehensive care for children with developmental delays and disabilities, focusing particularly on those from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Her unwavering commitment to health equity has made Tiara Kids a beacon of hope for many families. Her work is driven by a fundamental belief that every child, regardless of their background, deserves access to quality healthcare. Through strategic partnerships and evidence-based initiatives, Tiara Kids under the leadership of Aparna is actively working to build a brighter and more inclusive future for children across India.