Avinash Pala
Technical Lead
iGate Global Solutions Ltd
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Changes In The Professional Environment:
The professional environment has definitely changed a lot. During the time I joined, I was new and was a fresher to the corporate world knowing nothing. Now, with the experience, its definitely a changed environment. I have been able to know the professional know how of the team management and co-ordinating with peers and motivating and mentoring if needed.
Other Thoughts:
I am very interested in Photography and I like to spend time taking pictures.I have my own portfolio link : http://avinashpala.portfoliolounge.com/
I do this as a hobby during my spare time.
Job Profile:
I am an Oracle developer. I handle a team of 4-5 people. I am involved in requirement gathering,design,development and testing phases of the project.
The Journey So Far:
It was fun at times and it was difficult sometimes. Overall it was a roller-coaster ride. There were lots of ups and downs. I have learnt a lot and experienced a lot. Gained an insight into the technical know how of the project life cycle. Learnt communicating with different types of people.
Degrees That Matter:
I am Oracle Certified Associate. I would like to do Oracle Certified Program certification.
Required Reading:
www.techonthenet.com is a very good webiste for oracle.
w3schools.com is another website which is very good for the beginners for any technology.
Working Life Management:
I concentrate completely on work during office hours and try to avoid the office topics after office hours. I belive in the concept : Leave office work in office and go to home with a fresh mind. So with this, I would not have to worry about the problems or tensions of office at home and have a nice time at home.
Involvement in the Industry
I have recieved couple of awards in Techmahindra which happens to be my previous company. Also, I have recieved customer appreciation while I was onsite through Techmahindra working for BT.
Growth Strategy:
Keep your basics clean and neat. Have a track of the upto date changes in the field. Also, conentrate on improving myself on a regular basis.
Career Profile:
I am involved in all the phases of the SDLC. I am responsible for handling the team of 4-5 people.