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4 LEADER A QUARTERLY NEWS PUBLICATION FROM SRI VISHNU EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY SPEAK Sri Sujiv Nair Chief Executive Officer - TASK at Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communication. Government of Telangana Mr Sujiv Nair, at present, is the Chief Executive Officer, TASK (Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge). He has 22 years of global leadership experience in enabling change, transformation, governance, leadership development, training & skilling across Indian, Multinational and Government Organizations. His knowledge, passion for excellence and the dignified way he deals with colleagues and vendors makes him an asset to any organization. Government of Telangana established TASK with the objective of enhancing skill development among the youth. As TASK embarks on a journey to enhance the employability quotient of youth in the state through skill development, the editorial team, consisting of Mr A.L.Kishore, Associate Professor at BVRIT, Narsapur and Mr Anuraag Kaushik ( 3 ECE) met up with Sujiv Nair, CEO, TASK, to learn more about their plans, programs and projects. This interview throws light on how TASK chalked out a clear roadmap to reach the milestones with their unique value creation for the academia, the industry and the students. How would you describe your journey so far? My learning continues! My career started at Asian paints, where I used to be on the shop floor handling production in 3 shifts. I acquired several academic qualifications while working. During the formative years of my career, I wanted to become a general manager at 30 and was fortunate to become a Dy General Manager. Work experience teaches you a lot of things and you begin to set high standards for yourself. As I moved from production to operations and then human resources, I thought that I would retire in HR but divine opportunities knock at your door some times and I got the opportunity of serving the common man through TASK (Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge). The areas of your expertise deal with a lot of people. How challenging is that, considering the diverse nature of the people you deal with? Diversity has always excited me, if you look at it as something challenging, it is challenging. If you look at it as something exciting, it excites you. Suppose you have four different students working on a problem. Each student comes up with his own solution that is completely different from the others. A hybrid of all the solutions could be the optimal solution to the problem. The world is globalizing like never before, sooner or later we have to work with diverse set of people. By being patient, empathetic and listening carefully our ideas and creative thinking gets enhanced. In a nutshell, embracing diversity is key. What according to you is essential in ready to be employees? Where do you think they are lagging? The foremost thing that the current generation students are lagging is the awareness of the various career opportunities they have. Internet, technology and media are providing various opportunities to the young generation. If he or she puts efforts to utilize these opportunities, then they can be aware of what they have in hand. Next comes technical and soft skills and most importantly self-esteem. How important it is to enjoy and have fun at work in the corporate world full of hustle? 50% percent of it should be fun! Creating an environment filled with fun makes it productive. When we create an environment filled with fun, our mood becomes lively and our spirits will be high and by fun I do not mean cracking jokes. It is all about creating an environment of respect, recognition & happiness around the work place we are in. Fun is contagious and keeps us in good spirits. Sir, you have recently signed an MOU with IIIT Hyderabad, which aims at establishment of Virtual labs. How and in what stipulated time do you want to a c h i e v e t h i s considering the complexity of the project? IIIT Hyderabad has signed a MoU with Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) to carry forward the outreach activities of Virtual Labs. Both of us are working closely to reach out to all engineering colleges in Telangana and improve the quality of engineering education in these colleges through the use of Virtual Labs and other technical training programs. In my opinion, Virtual labs addresses the issue of lack of good laboratory facilities, as well as trained teachers, by making remote and simulationbased experimentation possible through the Internet and it was exciting to partner with IIIT Hyderabad help spread the awareness and usage of these labs in Engineering colleges both in Urban and Rural areas across Telangana. TASK has achieved 90% of its target. Initially all tasks look like a mountain, the secret is to break it into pieces .When you join all these pieces your work is done. I believe in keeping things short and simple. For every initiative launched, we divide the work and put strict timelines to achieve them and then monitor & evaluate the progress. Then what gets measured gets done. How did TASK make a difference in employability and skills development, since its inception? The key focus at TASK is to enhance the employability quotient of youth in the state. TASK has been collaborating with industry to provide skill based training to the students and make them industry ready. Our primary focus is on meeting the industry demand with supply of skilled workforce. We found that along with technical knowledge, a student also needs to have soft skills at work. Our value proposition is built around skills. The employability quotient is classified into personal skills, technology skills and organization skills. TASK has tie-ups with several corporates Cisco, Samsung, IBM, SAP, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Pratt, DIETY, Hitachi and other organizations and the experts from these companies train students, thereby preventing the student from falling prey to callous approach of the coaching centers. We do all this at highly subsidized costs. We created another skilling program called 'The Professors of Practice', where the soft skills are taught by a person with experience in corporate in a creative manner. An academician teaching communication skills is very different from that of a Practitioner. Tim cook has recently visited Telangana for the establishment of development office in Hyderabad and there are several other giants like Amazon coming in .What is role of TASK in setting up standards and meeting the expectations of companies like Apple? TASK helped Apple to connect them to the talent pool in Telangana and conduct a skill pilot to show them the potential talent in Telangana. In life it is important to practice what is called 'empathetic listening' that helps you to understand exactly what other person is saying and expecting from us. When Apple approached us, we tried to understand exactly what they wanted. Once this was understood 50% of the job was done. Secondly, Understanding and respecting their culture is important. For example, Core values are prime for Apple. So, in a nutshell when new people come, comprehend on what they want and after that you can advise them on how best their agenda can be taken forward in your culture and state. What is the most important aspect every HR expert should possess? The most important objective of a HR professional should be to focus on the company's greatest resource of all – its employees. Without good employees, the best business plan and ideas will fail. Also he/she has to make sure that all employees are treated fairly and equitably and that the business and employee needs are balanced. HR has to do many functions like training, recruitment & compensation and many others, each one has its own importance. The degree of each function varies from one organization to other. If it is a start-up, then recruitment is given more importance. If it is an already established company then importance is given to training. Depending on time, a smart HR allocates time to each of the mentioned functions on need. In simple terms, a HR should always be grounded to understand what's happening in reality. One of the main challenges that any HR faces is leadership development and finding the right person in the right job. An effective HR person is a good listener too. One of the key characteristic of your marvelous career is leadership. What traits must a leader possess in the 21st century organizations? I have learnt that respect is recognition of value and creativity enhances value. Leadership is the process of transforming employee behaviors and attitudes so that they better align with the organization's mission and with the employees' individual strengths. True Leadership always empowers employees at all levels of the organization to exhibit respect for one another, open communication and pride in their work, and to express opinions rationally and objectively. The idea is that inspired leadership leads to a higher level of teamwork, which in turns leads to increased productivity. True leaders both know and communicate their values openly with the people they lead, creating an atmosphere of certainty and trust. For a leader it is important to create a good working environment and find avenues to recognize when people create value. Where you draw your inspiration from? James bond . I admire 007 for many reasons, firstly because of his creativity and mission accomplishment, Secondly, 007 uses the latest technologies, that people can't even imagine. Thirdly, his speed and agility. One of the best ways to find inspiration, solve a problem or stretch your limits is to actively put yourself outside your comfort zone, which you find in Bond. What is your Philosophy of life? “Happiest people don't have the best of everything but, they just make the best of everything”. I measure success by the number of hours a person stays happy in a day.
ISSUE 12 JULY 2016 5 ERUDITE PAR EXCELLENCE Dr. Srinivasan Sundarrajan, Director, Sri Vishnu Educational Society Sri Vishnu Educational Society takes the privilege of announcing Dr. Srinivasan Sundarrajan as its Director. It is really an honor to have someone of his stature to be at the helm of affairs at Sri Vishnu Educational Society whose leadership acumen will definitely take SVES to the next level. His most endearing quality is his humility and his genuine good nature. His illustrious contributions to the nation and humanity have made him a role model who has inspired vast multitudes of our present day generation. Dr. Srinivasan Sundarrajan was an outstanding missile scientist with Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Hyderabad between 1974 and 2011. He was the Director of National Institute of Technology – Tiruchirappalli (NIT-T) from 2011 - 2016. Dr. Srinivasan Sundarrajan was the Director of National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, a prestigious Institute rated consistently among top ten institutions in India. He is actively engaged in transforming this Institute to the future requirements through strategies and initiatives, adopting disruptive technology route. He led the team incorporating changes in academic curriculum, delivery and evaluation techniques, and setting up Centres of Excellence with industry oriented research in interdisciplinary areas. He has networked Research and Development Laboratories in CSIR, DRDO and ISRO and multiple industries and International Universities towards this objective. Dr.Sundarrajan completed Mechanical Engineering from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, and did his post graduation and doctorate degrees at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, in Industrial Metallurgy. He also has a PG certificate from Indian Statistical Institute. He had his initial training at Ashok Leyland, Chennai, Mukand Iron and Steel, Mumbai and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Koraput. He edited two Engineering Handbooks and published over eighty technical papers. Seven researchers have completed doctorates under his guidance As an INAE (Indian National Academy of Engineering) – AICTE Distinguished Professor, Dr.Sundarrajan made significant contribution for curriculum development integrating emerging areas of technology. Prior to joining NIT in 2011, Dr.Sundarrajan was with Missile Programme of Defence Research and Development Organization for over thirty years and received mentoring by Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam. Dr.Sundarrajan's contribution for development and production of prestigious missile systems Prithvi, Agni, Akash and Brahmos, spans over three decades. He was leading BRAHMOS programme team and completed a massive indigenisation project that has enabled cost reduction and schedule compression. He has also designed and developed over 1,000 products and processes for aerospace systems, and has an impressive background in academic inter-disciplinary research, institute-industry interaction, and technology development and transfer. He saw through the formation of foundry clusters and modernised industries in SME sector into quality export-oriented units in Andhra Pradesh . Dr. Sundarrajan networked over 400 industries and 40 academic institutions for R&D leading to quality products and positioned them in National Supply Chain Grid. As member of TIFAC (Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council) national team, he was instrumental in making 2020 vision documents in the area of materials. More than 30 of his research projects are being executed by academic institutions and industry. His project on Energy Audit and Conservation through shop-floor oriented R&D has been appreciated by international agencies working on Energy. The recognitions he won includes UNESCO Fellowship (1988), Best Metallurgist of the Year Award from the Govt. of India (1992), Vishwa Bharathi Award for Professional Excellence (1999), Performing Team Award (2004), and Best JV Management Award (2008). Madras Management Association awarded Professional Excellence Award (2013) in the category of Best Managed Education Institution. Assistive Technology ATL Lab ATL PROJECT SHOW CASE AT HYSEA, HYDERABAD The ATL team @ Bhimavaram participated in the 24th edition of HYSEA Summit and Awards 2016: Celebrating Design, Innovation and Start-ups', on 31st March 2016 at HICC (NOVOTEL). As one of the most prestigious Industry events of the city, it showcased the buzzing innovation culture, increase in Start-ups' & Start-up support activities in Hyderabad. The team ATL showcased their projects along with other student teams from IIT Hyderabad and BITS PILANI, Hyderabad campus. ATL PROJECT SHOWCASE AT INDIA REHAB & CARE EXPO, MUMBAI Assistive Technology Lab Projects were showcased at INDIA REHAB & CARE EXPO, Mumbai. INDIA REHAB & CARE EXPO was successfully held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon (East), Mumbai, INDIA. The show had a special significance, as it was the first time ever that an event was held in India, which was purely devoted to the rehabilitation segment. The three day event attracted all categories of stakeholders like manufacturers, suppliers, policy-makers, scientists, physiotherapists, orthotics & prosthetics experts, rehabilitation professionals and end-users. The show had 57 exhibitors from across the country and was visited by 3344 professionals, over a period of 3 days. A team of three students and two faculty mentors showcased around 15 ATL projects. Here the team had a benefit of showcasing them to the end users. The beneficiaries were extremely happy to make a trial of their usage. The most attracted projects are: the E-Snake and Ladder Game for the Visually Challenged, E-Stick for visually challenged, Play and Learn Android App for mentally challenged children and Mood Chameleon for mentally challenged people. PARTICIPATION IN THE TACTILE DIAGRAMS DESIGN WORKSHOP @ IIT DELHI ATL Narsapur was invited to be a part of the ”DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF PERCEIVABLE AND AFFORDABLE TACTILE DIAGRAMS" workshop organized by Assistech Lab at IIT Delhi from 30th March-1st April. The idea of the workshop was to gather all the centers working on assistive technology to build the repository of tactile diagrams relevant to the study of non-sighted children across all states in India. DST-TIDE FUNDING ATL's research proposal of “Biosensor Based Control Interface for Lifelike Mobility of a Trans-radial Prosthetic Arm” has been approved under the Technology Interventions for the Disabled and Elderly Scheme of Department of Science and Technology and has been awarded Sixty Five Lakh Twenty Thousand rupees for the period of three years. NEW & EXCLUSIVE ATL WEBSITE ATL – BVRIT N now boasts of a new and exclusive website where the users will know about the recent technology being developed, ask for a solution, suggest an idea and contribute in many different ways. VISIT TO CALLHEALTH ATL Narsapur team along with the placement team visited CallHealth, a healthcare service company in Hyderabad on 1st of June. Talks are in progress to collaborate in the Medical Device development domain. NIMH STUDENTS' FIELD VISIT TO ATL, BVRIT N Rehabilitation Psychology senior and junior year students visited ATL for a field visit. By the demonstration of simple tools and assistive devices they were showcased how assistive technology along with counseling can make the rehabilitation process more convenient and impactful. HACKLABS FOUNDER VISITS ATL Hacklabs is a startup building hackerspaces in India to provide easily accessible technology centers with resources and guidance, enabling people to work on their ideas and solve challenging societal and technological problems. Mr. Vikram an IIT Kanpur alumnus visited ATL, BVRIT N on March 16th and interacted with the students about entrepreneurship and taking an idea to a marketable product. ATL is exploring collaboration with Hacklabs. IPR MANAGEMENT FOR STARTUPS IN ELECTRONICS AND ICT SECTORS ATL Narsapur was represented at a one day Seminar on 'IPR Management for Startups in Electronics and ICT Sectors' on 6th May, organized by Andhra Pradesh Technology Development & Promotion Centre (APTDC) of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with Department of Electronics and IT (DeitY).
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