Dileep Raghava
Sr. Software Engineer
TechMahindra
My family background
Brought up in a joint family. Have a brother and lots of cousins.
Important decision
I moved through different domains. I had been a tester, developer, and I had been into environment management and sales as well. This movement across domains helped me understanding the overall essence of project life cycle and gain a greater knowledge of different processes that takes place in a project
Couple of years from now
I wish to see myself helping the CEO's of companies grow their business. I love to lead and be part of teams.
My strongest skill
Positive Attitude. This is needed in any profession. Apart from it perseverance and optimism are two important traits needed. Technically testing and PL/SQL development and web logic server management.
Influenced by
My parents. They are the one who taught me perseverance and positive attitude without which things are going to be tough. Apart from my parents, I learnt a lot from my family members, friends and colleagues as well.
Brief description about me
A techno-functional IT professional with keen interest in business development and a deep understanding of technology. Have worked in different roles in 3 years of my experience.
A cheerful person who loves to spend time with family and friends. I love traveling, playing sports and reading.
Ensuring success
Learning is a continuous process. For anyone to grow, one should keep learning and keep themselves abreast with market trends. So do I.
Important lesson learned
Never lose hope or give up. If you desire something wholeheartedly give it your all and you will get it.
My achievements
Stood third at National Level Students Technical Symposium.
Rewarded in the first year of my association with IT industry for best performance.
Qualities needed to become a successful leader
Successful leaders are the ones who maintain good relations with their followers. Always maintain good relations. Successful leaders are also good listeners. They radiate positive energy wherever they go.
Initiative to develop a country
Take up CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). Help in spreading education. Help in protecting environment. Contribute in all ways one can towards the society.
Thoughts on Education system of our country
More schools are to be established. Education has to penetrate to every corner of the country. Education drop out rate should be reduced. Process of teaching should be more practical than just theoretical.
Degree that I recommend
I always wished to have an MBA degree or a management degree. Hope it will be a reality soon.
My role model
My Parents. They always encouraged us to go for what we wanted. The way they instill confidence and the perseverance they display to achieve things are contagious :)