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Ms. Urvee Juneja

If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough- Ms. Urvee Juneja shares her journey of success

A Senior Business Leader and Strategist, Ms. Urvee Juneja comes with over 20 years of experience in driving strategic initiatives and digital transformations for client-focused ecosystems across various geographies through the right blend of sales, deep functional expertise, rollout of modern technology, application of program management and business advisory skills. She has multi-industry exposure in Banking, Technology, Life Sciences and Aviation. She has worked in the UK, USA, and India and has led Strategy and Product functions at MNCs such as Citi, ICAP, and ADP in New York.

At Genpact, she currently heads the India Transformations and Consulting practice for the Banking and Capital Markets vertical. She is responsible for driving Digital Transformations, Consulting and Transitions for global clients, digitizing client ecosystems, defining transformation roadmaps, and embedding agile and lean digital frameworks to drive measured business outcomes, productivity gains, and cost savings agendas.

She recently received “The Diamond Award”, the highest honor at Genpact. It was awarded for going above and beyond her commitment to operational excellence through consistently delivering transformative growth for Genpact’s clients, while generating tangible outcomes, exemplifying dedication, resilience, and teamwork, closing strategic wins, and all of this while keeping a steady focus on Genpact’s values.

Firm believer of living a full life, she likes to venture out and get her arms around different things in life. Outside of Genpact, she is the Chapter Lead for Lean in India, a Sheryl Sandberg organization supporting women to achieve their career ambitions. She has partnered with organizations such as BlackRock, Ameriprise Financial, Chicago Booth, BW Businessworld, and Sipping Thoughts amongst others to host Lean in Circles, Campaigns, and Events to nurture and grow the Lean in India community (~ 5000 members in early, mid and executive levels in their careers) and coach them to overcome issues related to gender discrimination during their career journeys.

Her most notable work has been around incepting, conceptualizing, and hosting the Leadership Series to bring thought leaders from inter-disciplinary fields to share their valuable experiences on how to navigate careers in digital/non-digital spaces, going up the corporate ladder and shattering the glass ceiling. Additionally, she represented India at Lean In’s Regional Leaders Meet in California in 2019.

A TEDx speaker, she also writes columns for BW Businessworld and Financial Express. She is a Chicago Booth Graduate and holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering and a Master’s in E-commerce. A mother to two young girls, she also trains in Pilates. Her hobbies include traveling around the world and trying different cuisines.

She has been recently nominated as a Member of the Board of Directors (U.S. Board) of Lotus Petal Foundation- a non-profit organization in the education space with the primary objective of creating equal education opportunities for underprivileged children living in urban and semi-urban areas. It is an area close to her heart and her 2 bits to pay it forward to the community.

She strongly believes that “if your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough”. So please get out there, be bold, take risks, and make it happen for yourself.

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Mr. Pradeep Kumar Saraswathi

Mr. Pradeep Kumar Saraswathi, User Interface Architect and Thought Leader in Advanced Digital Platforms and AI Integration

Mr. Pradeep Kumar Saraswathi, a User Interface Architect and Thought Leader in Advanced Digital Platforms and AI Integration, His extraordinary abilities and notable achievements in user interface engineering and digital experience platforms and AI Integration.

He can bring innovation at Salesforce that contributes to business growth in the Digital experience platform, The Global Digital Experience Platform Market size is expected to reach $15.7 billion by 2025. He has 18+ years of industry experience and his technical contributions to organizations such as IEEE, BCS, and IET. He has focused on developing web standards, advancing technology, and emphasizing secure application development.

As PMTS Software Engineering at Salesforce, he has developed innovative low-code and no-code platforms for building digital experience platforms at Salesforce Experience Cloud. His work enables users to build apps with clicks, not code. His passion for building web-based user interfaces and applications using the latest technology innovations has catered to the omnipresence requirements of customers worldwide.

One of his significant achievements is being a patent holder on his innovation in creating a platform-agnostic WYSIWYG Canvas. This invention underscores his commitment to advancing user interface technology. With over 18 years of experience in architecting, developing, and implementing web-based user interfaces and platforms like Digital Experience, Content Management, Analytics, Gaming, and Storage, and Collaboration and AI Integration across Product development companies with Billion dollars in revenue. Saraswathi’s expertise is unmatched.

He has been integral to a successful startup journey from inception to unicorn status and eventual acquisition. He has worked across B2B, B2C, and SaaS products for businesses in Customer Success and Cloud Software Suite. His contributions have been technical and strategic, ensuring scalable and secure implementations using the latest technologies.

His role as a distinguished judge for prominent hackathons like LA Hacks and Davis Hacks highlights his deep industry knowledge and commitment to recognizing excellence in technology and innovation. His participation in the Globee® Awards for Disruptors further cements his influence in shaping industry standards and practices, contributing to business and professional growth.

He has been honored with the 2024 Business Titan Awards Technical Professional of the Year for Excellence in User Interface Architecture and Thought Leadership in Building Advanced Digital Platforms and AI Integration. Additionally, he received the Global Recognition Award for the same contributions, recognizing his outstanding professional achievement and contributions towards nation-building.

His work developing and architecting user interfaces for content management and digital experience platforms has been widely acknowledged. His efforts in ensuring accessibility compliance and adherence to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 further demonstrate his commitment to creating inclusive digital experiences.

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Mr. Manish Ahuja

Mr. Manish Ahuja: A journey of a leader and the co-founder of Influx Solutions

A great beginning to any task can completely revolutionize the long-awaited journey, and that is how the journey of Mr. Manish Ahuja started. He started his journey with great enthusiasm in 1995, and since then his career in electrical contracting has been boosted by his exceptional sense of knowledge and skill. With 28 years of experience, he has gained a great place in his career, and in that time, he has worked with some great companies like DLF, Unitech, Genesis, and more.

All the experience he had gained in the past years made him realize his capabilities as a great entrepreneur, and that is how he ventured into entrepreneurship in 2018. After attaining lots of experience, he finally pushed the limits. He started his own business, and since then he has been collaborating with some well-known prestigious organizations like Adani, Paras, GPTP, Navraj, and many others. His great number of years in electrical contracting and working with some prominent organizations from the industry can talk about the exceptional qualities that he holds.

A man with some great business values and ethics truly holds the right approach to a New India where we need more entrepreneurs like him, full of passion, skill, dedication, and commitment to do the right thing and to serve the best to the clients.

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Dr. Sujata Seshadrinathan

Founding Basiz Fund Services: A Story of Determination and Growth

Dr. Sujata Seshadrinathan, is the Director of IT, Product, and Process at Basiz Fund Services, India’s only international fund administrator. Basiz is among the top service providers worldwide in financial reporting and within the top 30 in fund administration, with a history of managing over USD 300 billion AUA across various asset classes including Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds, Segregated Managed Accounts, etc.

Her journey in technology and business commenced with technical training, then software development and business analysis, and further on to cutting-edge product development. Proof of this is are two patents she holds for technology designed to draft agreements, and another to communicate financial statements.

In 2004, she co-founded Basiz Fund Services, bootstrapping the company while balancing the demands of raising two young children. In 2011, she took on the role of leading the Basiz tech team. Under her leadership, Basiz pioneered automating complex workflows in private equity, earning recognition for its innovative solutions of the EPe system, which sits at the core of Basiz’s fund administration services. The robust system incorporates very interesting modules including a “Live Waterfall” and “Digital Investor Onboarding” platforms.

She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from SP Jain School of Global Management, focusing on Blockchain adoption. A lover of mathematics, classical dance, and Indian classical music, she has successfully integrated the core values of these disciplines into her career. She has led companies invested in Fund Services, Fund Tech, and Legal Tech covering projects for process engineering based on Six Sigma architecture, SSAE certifications, etc. Her research interests include technology adoption, blockchains, and accounting information systems. Additionally, she serves as an Adjunct Professor for management courses, teaching Entrepreneurship and Technology.

She shares insights on empowering women-led ventures and the transformative potential of new-age technologies like artificial intelligence, Web 3, and blockchain through active participation in panel discussions and media notes.

She has been recognized for entrepreneurial excellence and industry leadership with several prestigious awards, including the Women’s Entrepreneur of the Year award for the SAARC region (Bronze), 2023 by WCIC, Sri Lanka, Trailblazer Woman Achiever & Woman Entrepreneur Award 2023 by FICCI FLO, Mumbai, India’s Top Women in Finance 2023 at the Indian Women in Finance Summit by eQualify, Top 10 Women Leaders in Accounting and Taxation – 2023 by Women Entrepreneur India and Top 30 Women Leader of India, by Startup Reporter, Startup MahaKumbh, in · Mar 2024.

The coveted Women of Excellence Award, 2024 by the Indian Achievers Forum she recently received with deep gratitude is a source of great motivation to her entire team at Basiz. She continues to shape the future of fund administration, among other things, proving that with determination and innovation, significant impact is achievable.

Beyond her professional achievements, she along with her husband Aditya Sesh, runs the Sujata Sesh Foundation. This foundation which took form in her service to society as a form of sadhana, aims to provide help and support in areas such as education, healthcare, water conservation, women empowerment, and sanitation.

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Mr. Subhendu Prakash

Commitment to ethical practices continues to inspire those around him: Mr. Subhendu Prakash shares his journey

Mr. Subhendu Prakash, the Chief Operating Officer of Sikkim Manipal Hospitals, is a trailblazer in the healthcare industry. With a mission to establish his organization as a leader in patient care, operational excellence, and innovation, he is dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare experiences and outcomes. His vision is to create a healthcare organization that excels in efficiency and quality and sets new industry standards through the adoption of cutting-edge technology and research.

He believes true leadership is pioneering new approaches and driving progress, process, and digital innovation. This guiding principle has shaped his journey in healthcare management, where he has consistently upheld the highest ethical standards and transformed challenges into opportunities for growth and improvement.

His professional journey began as a Resident Administrator at RTIICS NH, Kolkata, where he learned the nuances of healthcare among the industry stalwarts in the country and eventually resigned thereof as Assistant General Manager in the year 2021. Over two decades, he honed his leadership skills and contributed significantly to the organization. His expertise was further recognized with a promotion to Facility Director at Fortis Hospitals, Kolkata in 2021. After three years of impactful leadership, he was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer at CRH Manipal Hospitals, where he continues to lead with distinction.

Educated at St. Thomas School in Kolkata, he excelled academically, laying a strong foundation for his future career. He went on to earn a management degree from IHM Kolkata, equipping him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his role in healthcare management.

His educational background, combined with 24 years of experience, has made him a respected leader in the industry.

Beyond his professional achievements, he is deeply committed to his family. His wife, son, father, and mother have been his unwavering support system throughout his journey, and he remains closely connected to them. This strong family bond underscores his commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, ensuring that he devotes time to his well-being and to nurturing his relationships with loved ones.

His contributions extend beyond his professional life. He has volunteered in numerous hospital camps and community service initiatives, including blood donation drives in churches and communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his efforts to support families in need with healthcare resources were particularly impactful, highlighting his dedication to serving the community. He never misses a single chance to serve the community if it comes his way.

Recently, he was honored with the Excellence Award in Management and Leadership, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the healthcare sector. Looking forward, he aspires to lead the digital transformation of healthcare by integrating advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and telemedicine. Additionally, he aims to be a prominent advocate for policies that enhance patient care and accessibility in the healthcare industry.

His future goals include continuing his education in the Healthcare journey, engaging in philanthropic endeavors, and planning for Health for All citizens. His journey, marked by innovation, digitalization, leadership, and a commitment to ethical practices, continues to inspire those around him as he works towards a future where healthcare is more advanced, accessible, and patient-centric.

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Ms. Jyoti Sharma

From Corporate to Creative: How Art Therapy Transformed Her Life and Inspired Brain and Brush

Finding one’s true calling often comes unexpectedly, yet it holds the power to transform lives. Ms. Jyoti Sharma and her journey from the corporate world to the realm of art and therapy has been a testament to this truth.

For years, she thrived in a fast-paced corporate environment, driven by goals and achievements. Yet, beneath the surface, she felt an urge for something more profound—an urge to become a better version of herself. In search of this fulfillment, she returned to a passion that had always been close to her heart: painting.

As she reconnected with art, she discovered its incredible power to heal. Through art therapy, she learned to process emotions and achieve inner peace, realizing that art therapy is a valuable, accessible form of therapeutic medicine with no side effects. This revelation inspired her to share this healing modality with others.

What amazed her was how quickly her work gained recognition from esteemed teachers and counselors. This encouragement propelled her to transition from the corporate world to a career dedicated to creativity and healing. She founded Brain and Brush, a venture specializing in art therapy, mandala therapy, dream therapy, NLP, and Metaphor of Movement. She is proud to be part of the first batch of practitioners in India, having completed Levels 1 and 2 of Metaphor of Movement.

Through Brain and Brush, individuals engage in one-on-one counseling and group workshops to explore their emotions and uncover their potential. This integrated approach allows people to create, heal, and transform their lives. Today, as a Therapist, she is passionate about helping others find personal growth and fulfillment through creative expression.

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Mr. Siddharth Parulkar

The Story of Innovation in Healthcare: Siddharth Parulkar’s Journey from Belgaum to Global Impact

Mr. Siddharth Parulkar, CEO of PAR Clinical, a prominent Knowledge Research Organization, was born in Belgaum, a small town in Karnataka. His early life was marked by extensive travel across India, eventually settling in Gujarat, where he spent 18 years of his schooling. His academic journey led him back to Karnataka, where he pursued both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in pharmacy.

Upon completing his education, he began his professional career with Quintiles, a leading contract research organization. Over the next five years, he honed his skills in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors in India. His expertise and dedication opened doors to international opportunities, allowing him to work in the United States on a work permit visa.

During his 18 years in the industry, he gained invaluable experience collaborating with cutting-edge drug development companies. His efforts contributed to the approval of two innovative drug molecules by the US FDA, marking significant milestones in his career. These achievements fueled his passion for making a difference in the healthcare industry.

In August 2022, he embarked on a new journey by founding PAR Clinical. As an entrepreneur, he faces the dual challenges and opportunities that come with building a company from the ground up. His focus remains steadfast on organic growth, with a vision to improve patient lives by developing and implementing new strategies in the healthcare sector.

His entrepreneurial journey is driven by a deep commitment to innovation and a desire to contribute to the advancement of medical science. Through PAR Clinical, he aims to lead transformative changes in the industry, staying true to his mission of enhancing patient outcomes and pioneering new healthcare solutions.

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Mr. Vuthpala Medhams

Mr. Vuthpala Medhams- Pioneering Technological Innovation and Excellence

 

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Mr. Vuthpala Medhams stands out as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. As the Vice President of Solutions Engineering, he has consistently driven transformative initiatives across SaaS, PaaS, and Cloud environments, setting new standards for operational excellence and organizational growth. His unwavering commitment to leveraging technology for streamlining processes has made a significant impact within his organizations and across the industry.

His career is a testament to his ability to align technical innovation with organizational goals. By implementing DevOps principles, he has streamlined operations, significantly reducing client onboarding time and operational costs. His expertise with cutting-edge tools such as GitLab CI, Docker, Terraform, and Ansible has ensured the consistent and reproducible deployment of infrastructures across diverse multi-cloud environments.

At Cognitive Scale, he revolutionized the client onboarding process by architecting and automating Cortex’s build, deploy, and monitoring processes. His efforts reduced onboarding time from one week to just half a day, showcasing his ability to drive efficiency and improve client satisfaction.

He designed and implemented robust CI/CT/CD strategies for a high-demand client, utilizing GitLab CI and Docker containers to automate build and deployment processes. His strategic approach to continuous integration and deployment has set new benchmarks for operational efficiency.

At Gaian Solutions, he transformed the infrastructure by developing infrastructure as code (IaC) for multi-cloud support, including Azure, AWS, and GCP. He successfully migrated the production environment to Azure, ensuring scalability and reliability. Additionally, he established and led a team of 50 professionals, building distinct verticals under the Solutions VP. His efforts included forming a DevOps and SRE vertical, recruiting and mentoring a dedicated team of engineers.

Collaborating with Digital Ocean, he enhanced advocacy efforts through webinars and boosted social media presence via blogs, micro-engagements, and LinkedIn posts. His initiatives attracted clients and enabled cross-marketing, further establishing his influence in the industry.

He has also championed the implementation of robust monitoring and observability solutions using tools like Prometheus and Grafana. These efforts have provided real-time insights into system performance and reliability, ensuring that his organizations remain at the forefront of technological excellence. Leading SRE initiatives, he has maintained an unwavering focus on system reliability, scalability, and performance, adhering to best practices for incident management, monitoring, and automation.

His journey is marked by his visionary leadership and dedication to technological advancement. His ability to drive innovation while aligning with organizational goals has made him a respected figure in the tech community. As he continues to spearhead transformative initiatives, he remains committed to optimizing processes and harnessing technology for the betterment of his organizations and the industry at large.

In a rapidly changing tech landscape, his contributions serve as an inspiration for aspiring technologists and leaders. His achievements underscore the importance of innovation, efficiency, and unwavering dedication to excellence.

His story is a compelling example of how visionary leadership and technical prowess can drive substantial organizational growth and efficiency. His contributions to the field of solutions engineering continue to set new standards and inspire future generations.

 

 

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Ms. Yashita Mukhi

Embracing the Digital Revolution: Two Decades in India’s Dynamic Landscape

She has spent the last two decades immersed in India’s dynamic digital landscape, and she loved every minute of it. Her passion? Digital and mobile marketing, with a special knack for building businesses from the ground up and revitalizing those that need a fresh perspective. It’s a skill she honed by working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry and tackling challenges head-on.

These days, you’ll find her at Google, where she leads a vibrant team as the Head of Apps & International Growth. They are on a mission to drive digital innovation and expand our reach across the globe. Her role at Google is all about growth. She leads efforts to increase app revenue and champion the adoption of Google’s diverse range of products. Additionally, she guides their International Growth team, helping clients navigate new markets and achieve their expansion goals with localized expertise.

Before this, she was a Cluster Lead and Agency Lead for the Google Marketing Platform (GMP). There, she advised clients on digital strategies, crafted custom solutions, successfully evangelized the use of programmatic and Martech platforms, and provided bespoke solutions using Google Ad products and Cloud.

Her earlier career chapters include leadership roles at Times Internet Limited, where she managed agency relationships, drove sales across various platforms, and spearheaded the launch of the Colombia Traffic Network (CTN) in both India and the Middle East. Her professional journey began with a focus on digital planning and Search Engine Marketing at Pinstorm, followed by leading the digital practice at MEC, Group M for the West and South markets

She is a lifelong learner at heart and constantly seeks out new knowledge and skills. She recently completed courses on Generative AI (Wharton & LinkedIn), Spot Coaching (Hudson Coaching Institute), and Key Accounts Management (ISB).

A few highlights from my career that I’m particularly proud of include:

  • Co-authoring impactful reports on app marketing and re-engagement with Appsflyer, providing valuable insights into the industry.
  • Led the launch of the first-party data playbook with BCG, empowering clients to leverage data effectively.
  • Sharing her knowledge and experience by conducting masterclasses and panel discussions on programmatic and data-driven advertising, inspiring others in the field.
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Mr.Shishir Sarkar

A Quintessential Technocrat Shaping the Future of Software Development – Shishir Sarkar

A versatile technocrat, Mr. Shishir Sarkar has sharpened his skills over nearly 15 years of comprehensive experience executing prestigious Information Technology projects. His adaptability, a key strength, is visible in his mastery of building enterprise systems using various technologies such as Java, J2EE, Scala, Big Data, AWS, and React-JS. This adaptability has inspired several software development and technical architecture, providing him international exposure through collaborations with clients from the US, UK, AND Europe region. His active participation in daily stand-up scrum meetings, story dissection, business rationale advocacy, and development retrospectives dictate his dedication to continuous improvement.

His career is marked by impactful roles in which he has established extraordinary leadership and a forward-thinking vision. At Capital, he excelled as an Engineering Manager, leading the creation of Capacitor Pay, an innovative BNPL and Digital Wallet service. His leadership extended beyond technical aspects to include the mentorship and development of an engineering team, confirming the delivery of high-quality, scalable products. Similarly, at Core Compete, as Principal Software Architect, he led the Credit Decision Processing System for HSBC, inspiring his team to new heights and more impactful work as an Enterprise Architect to design and architecture the Lead and Demand Generation product in Spiceworks Ziff Davis.

His command of the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is prominent in his thorough approach to every process phase. From requirement analysis to system study, designing, coding, debugging, documentation, and implementation, he leaves no stone unturned to deliver powerful and scalable ideas. Also, his strong customer-centric approach enhances his technical expertise. He architects products that meet strict business and technical requirements. His capability to assess technology alternatives and propose strong system products has been a pillar of his career.

In addition to his professional achievements, Shishir has contributed to the academic field through publications in international journals and blogs on Big Data Technology, reflecting his innovative efforts to share wisdom and advance the industry. His vast knowledge of software development methodologies, architectural design, cloud technologies, international exposure, and project management skills make him a key influencer. His journey from a Senior Java Developer to a Principal Software Architect and Engineering Manager highlights his many strengths and capacities.

Despite his numerous accomplishments, his dedication to continuous learning and professional development remains constant. His Master’s degree in Computer Applications (MCA) and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics, along with certifications like Oracle Certified Java Professional (OCJP 7), prove his commitment to staying ahead of the curve and maintaining his expertise. This adherence to learning inspires others to welcome a similar approach to professional growth.

Undoubtedly, he is a quintessential leader, a domain expert, and a medium for change in the tech landscape. With his vision and expertise, he continues revolutionizing how we approach technology, inspiring others to push the boundaries of what’s possible. As he continues to evolve in his career, his vision for creating technically superior and ethically strong global products remains constant. He has the potential to carry progress and set new standards in the innovative landscape of Information Technology.

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