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Software People Stories

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Stories of what worked and sometimes what did not, in the course of discovering, designing, developing and delivering software based solutions – as shared by practitioners who went through these situations.

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49:39

Hollywood to Tech with Steven Puri

Software People Stories ·

2025/09/05

My guest today is Steven Puri, founder of the Sukha, that offers solutions to help individuals increase their productivity through being in a flow state.Steven was a senior executive at DreamWorks Pictures and 20th Century Fox, who has successfully transitioned into the tech industry.He shares his career journey, from producing computer graphics for movies like 'Independence Day' to his ventures in the tech space, raising $21 million in venture capital.He discusses the importance of cross-domain

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42:52

Blending Roles, Breaking Ceilings with Shikha Munjal

Software People Stories ·

2025/08/29

In this episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri Kalyanaraman speaks with Shikha Munjal, Associate Director Fidelity International, about her dynamic journey across technology, finance, people management and community building.Shikha Munjal’s story begins in a small town in Haryana, where she pursued computer science engineering—a choice influenced by her father’s vision rather than her own. What started as a decision made for her soon turned into a lifelong passion for technology and

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47:53

Data, Security, and Startups with Harish Chandramowli

Software People Stories ·

2025/08/24

My guest today is Harish Chandramowli, Co-founder & CTO of Flair software.In this conversation, Harish talks about his journey from his early university days in India at Amrita University to leading roles in major companies like Bloomberg and MongoDB. He articulates his shift to a niche field combining software engineering with security, his experience at Johns Hopkins University, and his eventual move into cloud security engineering. Harish shares insightful narratives about his founding a small

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47:37

Engineering Futures and Purpose with Dr G Uma

Software People Stories ·

2025/08/17

In this episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri Kalyanaraman speaks with Dr. G Uma, Professor in the Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering and Dean of Institutional Development & Alumni Relations at NIT Trichy. An alumna herself, Dr. Uma reflects on her 27-year journey in academia, her pioneering work in MEMS technology, and her deep commitment to guiding future engineers.From humble beginnings as the first faculty in a rural college to shaping NIT Trichy’s international profile,

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42:00

Technology and Society with Chris Miller and Allen...

Software People Stories ·

2025/08/08

My guests today are Cultural engineer-anthropologist Allen Batteau, Ph.D. and design anthropologist Christine Z. Miller, Ph.D., co-authors of the book: Tools, Totems, and Totalities: The Modern Construction of Hegemonic TechnologyChristine Miller is a professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and Allen, a retired professor from Wayne State University.They share details of their interdisciplinary backgrounds, their collaborative book project, and the implications of technology on society

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56:57

Building the Future: From COBOL to AI with Spart...

Software People Stories ·

2025/08/01

My guest today is S Parthasarathy, better known as Spart who is the founder at CuedIn Technologies.In this episode, Spart shares his extensive journey in the software engineering field. Spart's story begins with his initial projects in COBOL programming at Tata Burroughs and the World Bank, working on critical systems in retail, logistics, and financial sectors. He recounts his impactful stint at SWIFT, contributing to the foundation of what has become modern-day financial messaging systems. Spart

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57:40

A Journey of Innovation and Challenges with Galvin...

Software People Stories ·

2025/07/26

My guest today is Galvin Widjaja, founder and CEO of Lauretta.io ….In this episode he talks about:Origin story: Galvin Widjaja shares his origin story, including his background and how he got associated with the AI industry .Entrepreneurial Journey: Galvin discusses his transition from a quant finance background to becoming an entrepreneur in the AI space .AI and Computer Vision: Insights into Galvin's work in AI and computer vision, particularly in security applications .Business Challenges: Galvin

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50:51

Insights into Dev Tooling with Tom Elliott

Software People Stories ·

2025/07/19

I am in conversation with Tom Elliott, founder of Ocuroot and former Engineering Productivity lead at Yext, Introduction:Tom Elliott shares his career journey, starting from his early interest in computers to his current role in Dev tooling .Career Insights:Tom discusses the challenges of entering the industry during the financial crash and his transition from contract work to a full-time role at VMware .He highlights his experience at VMware, working on early-stage projects like building login

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53:38

Story of a fractional CTO with Thanos Diacakis

Software People Stories ·

2025/07/12

My guest today is Thanos Diacakis, Software Delivery Coach & a Fractional CTO.We covered a wide range of topics that included:Insightful Experiences: Thanos shared many insightful and thought-provoking experiences and perspectives, particularly on software delivery life cycle improvements without explicitly using terms like Kanban Balancing Work and Personal Life: Thanos emphasized the importance of balancing work and personal life, recognizing that while work is important, personal relationships

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38:51

Rewiring Careers, Redefining Impact with Anu Dwaraknath

Software People Stories ·

2025/07/05

In this episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri Kalyanaraman speaks with Anu Dwaraknath, Staff Technical Program Manager at Lam Research, about her dynamic journey across geographies, domains, and roles. From her early days in telecom to becoming a driving force in the semiconductor space, Anu shares stories of adaptability, continuous learning, and purpose-driven leadership. Episode Summary In this inspiring episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Anu

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50:50

Passion, Patents, and Powering Down AI with Fred Jordan

Software People Stories ·

2025/06/29

Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Dr. Fred Jordan, CEO and Co-Founder at AlpVision and FinalSpark - Expert anticounterfeit technologies - Expert biocomputing talks about his journey to make a difference in AI and what propelled him to do that. 1. Early Career — Curiosity, Coincidence, and CounterfeitsFred describes himself modestly as a French physicist who stumbled into entrepreneurship by "provoking luck."He and his co-founder Martin Kutter began with research in digital watermarking,

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49:57

Entrepreneurship, AI, and Social Impact with Santosh...

Software People Stories ·

2025/06/20

I am very happy to bring you the inspiring story of Santosh Kaveti, CEO and Founder of ProArch Technologies.In this conversation he talks about: His Origin Story: From applied mathematics to entrepreneurship, navigating challenges, risks, and business growth. AI in Cybersecurity & Infrastructure: The rapid convergence of AI, security, compliance, and enterprise tech strategies. Investing & Startup Leadership: What Santosh looks for in founders, financial planning, and scaling a business globally

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61:02

Interpretability and Explainability with Aruna...

Software People Stories ·

2025/06/13

Her early inspiration while growing up in Goa with limited exposure to career options. Her Father’s intellectual influence despite personal hardships and shift in focus to technology.Personal tragedy sparked a resolve to become financially independent and learn deeply.Inspirational quote that shaped her mindset: “Even if your dreams haven’t come true, be grateful that so haven’t your nightmares.”Her first role at a startup with Hands-on work with networking protocols (LDAP, VPN, DNS). Learning using

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57:42

Selling IT based solutions with Deepak Mittal

Software People Stories ·

2025/06/08

I am in conversation with Deepak Mittal, CEO of FFTalos Technologies. In this insightful episode, Deepak Mittal shares his career journey from coding to consultative selling, reflecting on his evolution from a tech enthusiast to a sales leader driving large-scale digital transformation. He explores solution-based selling, the importance of understanding customer needs, and why sales is more about facilitation than persuasion.More specifically, he covers: His Origin Story: From engineering and coding

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54:32

Involving Communities in Product Development with...

Software People Stories ·

2025/05/30

My guest today is Jake McKee, a pioneer in the modern customer community movement.In this conversation, he shares: Hiss Origin Story: His unique career bridging product design, engineering, and community strategy. Community-Driven Product Development: How companies can embed passionate customers in the development cycle. Empathy & Relationship Building: The importance of emotional connection between brands, engineers, and users. Community Across Industries: From B2B to B2C, physical products to

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40:14

From Theater to entrepreneurship with Stamatis Astra

Software People Stories ·

2025/05/23

My guest today is Stamatis Astra is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Intelligent Relations. In this freewheeling conversation, he talks about:Introduction & Origin StoryStamatis shares his varied career journey, starting in theater before transitioning into technology and entrepreneurship.Reflects on early internet days, the rise of e-commerce, and parallels with today’s AI revolution.Entrepreneurial Mindset & Product BuildingThe core skills of entrepreneurship remain the same, whether

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33:50

Amplifying Reinvention with Deeksha Senguttuvan

Software People Stories ·

2025/05/20

Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Deeksha Senguttuvan, Founder and CEO of BabyMD and executive trustee for a pediatric cancer foundation . Deeksha brings her authentic self to share powerful stories of personal transformation, entrepreneurial grit, and unwavering compassion for children’s health.Some highlights from the conversation Deeksha started her Career Journey in software industry Pivot to Healthcare due to circumstances that have presentedDeeksha describes herself as someone who

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47:49

From COBOL to AI with Allen Cooper

Software People Stories ·

2025/05/09

Shiv is in conversation with Allen Cooper, President and CEO of Ancilla Ventures. Their focusis in providing tools to healthcare support staff to improve patient outcomes.In this conversation, Allen talks about:Allen’s Origin Story: Transitioning from accounting to computer science, and entering the consulting world at Anderson Consulting (now Accenture).Consulting to Startups: The transition from corporate consulting to entrepreneurship.Building Ancilla: How Allen became a partner and eventually

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50:26

Exploring Peer-to-Peer Tech with Mathias Buus Madsen

Software People Stories ·

2025/05/02

Shiv is in conversation with Mathias Buus Madsen, CEO of Holepunch, Copenhagen. In this episode, Mathias shareshis journey into software development, beginning as a math student and evolving into a passionate advocate for peer-to-peer technology. He explains the foundational concepts behind peer-to-peer systems, their advantages over centralized models, and their applications in both personal and enterprise use. Mathias discusses how these decentralized systems enhance security, minimize

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54:34

From code to community with Sundar Rajan

Software People Stories ·

2025/04/27

I am in conversation with Sundar Rajan, a serial entrepreneur, currently the founder of OneMyle, a platform that seeks to address the needs of hyperlocal digital marketing in neighborhoods. He was earlier the co-founder of JustBooks, a lending library chain, supported by an innovative technology platform.Sundar reflects on his journey from a software developer to an entrepreneur, sharing his experiences and challenges along the way:Early Career in IT:He worked in IT, building software for banking

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