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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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29:07

Building a strong team culture with Ben Johnson

Software People Stories ·

2024/09/14

I am in conversation with Ben Johnson, the CEO of Particle 41, a company that provides fractional CTO services, software development, data science, data engineering, and AI solutionsSome of the highlights from the conversation are:How he started programming on the Commodore 64Starting a travel company and getting hands on experience with building and managing IT infrastructureWorking in different business domainsThe importance of being adaptable and embracing new technologies.The value of listening

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28:33

Collaborating teams with Douglas Ferguson

Software People Stories ·

2024/09/09

I continue my conversation with Douglas Ferguson, an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist. He is the president of Voltage Control, a facilitation academy that develops leaders through various programs.In this part of the conversation, Douglas shares his story related to:Voltage Control: A facilitation academy focused on developing collaborative leaders.Facilitation skills: Valuable for individuals in various roles, not just facilitators.Community building: Emphasizes diversity, inclusion,

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26:06

Leadership lessons with Douglas Ferguson

Software People Stories ·

2024/09/01

I am in conversation with Douglas Ferguson. Douglas is an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist. He is the president of Voltage Control, a facilitation academy that develops leaders through various programs.In this part of the conversation, Douglas shares his story related to:Douglas's journey: From individual contributor to leader, emphasizing the importance of understanding and empathy in building successful teams.Teamwork and collaboration: Discusses storytelling, creating a positive

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32:31

Working with the Government with Karthik Viswanathan

Software People Stories ·

2024/08/23

I continue my conversation with Karthik Viswanathan, the President of Ochyo Inc, a consulting firm that specializes in serving State & Local governments around strategy development, technology enablement and business process optimizationIn this part, Karthik delves deeper into the challenges and opportunities within government IT. He discusses the complexities of balancing top-down mandates with bottom-up needs, particularly in large, decentralized organizations.Key points:Government structure: The

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27:46

IT solutions in the Government with Karthik Viswanathan

Software People Stories ·

2024/08/17

I am in conversation with Karthik Viswanathan, the President of Ochyo Inc, a consulting firm that specializes in serving State & Local governments around strategy development, technology enablement and business process optimizationIn this part of the conversation, Karthik shares:Karthik's career path:Started in IT after college in Bombay (now Mumbai)Worked in tech support for a university in the USJoined a research company (GTE Labs, now part of Verizon) focused on telecom technologiesTransitioned

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31:56

Entrepreneurship with Ravi Krishnappa

Software People Stories ·

2024/08/09

Sivaguru continues the conversation with Ravi Krishnappa, managing partner at July Ventures.In this part, he shares his thoughts as belowEmphasizes that his curiosity drives him to understand new concepts deeply, particularly through teaching.How teaching others can enhance one’s own understanding, He says that having ideas alone is not sufficient. Successful outcomes depend on understanding and addressing the underlying practical and behavioral aspects related to those ideas.Effective

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27:01

Being insanely curious with Ravi Krishnappa

Software People Stories ·

2024/08/02

Sivaguru is in conversation with Ravi Krishnappa, managing partner at July Ventures. He talks aboutHow he Started as a mechanical engineer and ERP consultant, then co-founded Accel Venture Partners and Inatech. Transitioned to angel investing and is now a partner at July Ventures, focusing on B2B tech startups. He also attributes his success to an intense curiosity and a broad interest in various fields, rather than deep specialization.He also believes both nature (innate curiosity) and nurture

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32:07

One Company careers with Gunaseelan Narayanan

Software People Stories ·

2024/07/26

This marks 300 episodes of the Software People Stories. The journey has been very enriching. But more of that, in a few weeks, when we complete six years of the podcast.In addition, the guest today is a person who has been a mentor to me and whose qualities technically and as a leader, I admire.I continue my conversation with Gunaseelan Narayanan, known as Guna. Guna is an executive coach with a long career in IT before that.In this conversation, he talks aboutTransition from Project Leader to

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24:48

Growing as a leader with Gunaseelan Narayanan

Software People Stories ·

2024/07/22

This is a special episode for me, personally.This marks 300 episodes of the Software People Stories. The journey has been very enriching. But more of that, in a few weeks, when we complete six years of the podcast.In addition, the guest today is a person who has been a mentor to me and whose qualities technically and as a leader, I admire.I am in conversation with Gunaseelan Narayanan, known as Guna. Guna is an executive coach with a long career in IT before that.In this conversation, he talks

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27:45

driving positive change with Sapna Jhawer

Software People Stories ·

2024/07/16

In this conversation, Sapna Jhaver, Technology Leader is in conversation with Chitra Gurjar where she shares various perspectives on -- Gen Alpha - their role as influencers, their thoughts and virtual influence of Generative AI- Moving into leadership roles and how her theatre experience helped her with playing, understanding leadership- Becoming inward focused to manage orthodoxy, perceptions and accepting herself- Providing her narrative for her future self- Messages for people aspiring to make a

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25:22

Strategic Vision, Collaborative Leadership style by...

Software People Stories ·

2024/07/07

In this conversation, Sapna Jhaver, Technology Leader is in conversation with Chitra Gurjar where she shares various perspectives on -- Wanting to first get into a business, thanks to being from a mainly business family- Wanting to do Chartered Accounting so she could start a business, then being peer-pressured into doing Electronics engineering- Switching mindsets from testing to development to understanding how developers first want to get things done, make them work and then test code- Taking on

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31:22

Teamwork and mentorship with C Subramanian (CS)

Software People Stories ·

2024/06/28

I continue my conversation with C Subramanian - more affectionately known as CS in his circles, an accomplished banker turned IT professional, with international experience.CS - C Subramanian's story is one of resilience, adaptation, and continuous learning. From his humble beginnings, he sought stability through education and found unexpected opportunities in the banking sector. Despite facing objections, he embraced the chance to join Canara Bank and eventually transitioned into the IT field

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29:46

Learning and Growing with C Subramanian - CS

Software People Stories ·

2024/06/23

In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with C Subramanian, more affectionately known as CS in his circles, an accomplished banker turned IT professional, with international experience.In this first part of the conversation, CS shared his origin story, starting from a modest background with a focus on securing a stable life through education. Despite initial plans for a career in chemistry, a friend's suggestion led him to apply for a job at Canara Bank, where he began his career. Despite family

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27:00

Successful outsourcing partnerships with Andy Hillard

Software People Stories ·

2024/06/07

In this episode Shiv continues his conversation with Andy Hillard the CEO of Accelerance. He leads and advocates for the globalization and collaboration of great software teams across the world. In this second part of the conversation, Shiv and Andy discuss the challenges of working with multiple service providers and the importance of building cohesive teams. Andy emphasizes the need for trust, accountability, and common values in creating successful partnerships, regardless of whether you're

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29:13

Essentials of outsourcing with Andy Hillard

Software People Stories ·

2024/05/30

In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Andy Hillard, the CEO of Accelerance. He leads and advocates for the globalization and collaboration of great software teams across the world. The conversation between Shiv and Andy covers Andy's extensive career journey, including his time with the Peace Corps, his experience in finance and marketing, and his transition into software development. Andy discusses the evolution of the outsourcing industry, emphasizing the need for service providers to

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28:13

Being an architect with Mike Bowers

Software People Stories ·

2024/05/05

Shiv continues his conversation with Mike Bowers, Chief architect at FairCom. In this conversation, Mike discusses how to identify someone with an aptitude for being a software architect.Here are the key points:Aptitude for a software architect, abstract thinking and PracticalityHis Experience in extensive coding and understanding of different programming languages, Data structures and algorithms knowledgeHe also talks about the Qualities of a good software architect:How to identify if you have the

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25:20

Architecting database engines with Mike Bowers

Software People Stories ·

2024/04/26

My guest today is Mike Bowers, Chief architect at FairCom. We had a very interesting conversation that we decided to publish in two parts. In the first part of the conversation , MIke shares his career path and his perspective on how to approach software development. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the customer's needs and designing systems that are flexible and scalable. He also discusses the importance of data in software development and his experience working with different data

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46:40

Architecting solutions for the social sector with...

Software People Stories ·

2024/04/18

In this conversation with Ms. Vijayashree CTO - Shikshalokam | Director- Onlineengineer Inc. she talks about her career trajectory and how she approaches technical challenges. Here are the key points:Vijayashree accidentally ended up in computer science after wanting to study electronics engineering.She has a passion for system software design and coding.She transitioned from a services role to a product role to focus more on the technical aspects.She believes in balancing the technical aspects with

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62:14

Late career options with Shekhar Chandra

Software People Stories ·

2024/04/15

Today, my guest is Shekhar Chandra - the Global Practice Head at Irs Software Inc.Here are the key themes from the conversation: Shekhar initially disliked sales because he is more of an introvert. However, he was eased into the role by his company and his technical background helped him gain the confidence to sell because he understood the product.Building a brand: Shekhar highlights the importance of building a brand for oneself, especially when venturing into entrepreneurship.Shekhar talks about

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43:58

Staying curious and adaptable with Harpreet Singh

Software People Stories ·

2024/04/05

Shiv our host is in conversation with Harpreet SIngh, CO-founder and co-CEO of Launchale Inc. Harpreet has been associated with conceiving and launching many innovative products that have become a standard among developer community. In today's conversation he talks aboutHow he started his career in India and then moved to the US. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement. He mentions his growth mindset and his habit of reading and taking courses to stay

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