Gireesh Sm
sw engrr
Oracle
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Could you tell us briefly about your family background?
I come from a family of government servants and both me my brother and sister were given the best possible education in our town and a environment of growth was fostered.
Currently working at
i work in a central PSU. i was initially in technical support and now in public procurement, business development and quality assurance
Current and Previous Responsibilities
Current Responsibilities include:
1. preparation of proposals, RFP, EOI and MOUs for various Clients
2. Conduct end to end procurement for multiple Clients
3. Ensure the QMS of the division
Plans for the Future
I envisage a growth in my career, in a quantum manner, sticking on the procurement and QA field
Areas for the Future
1. ensuring quality standards for the entire process lifecycle
2. expanding the suite of standards being used
3. use the QMS for continual improvement of the system
Parting thoughts
nopes
A Fine Balance:
work while u work, play while you play.
apply your mind and be focused on whatever you do, whether be it personal or professional.
learn to think, broader, wider, beyond and ahead
Required Reading
no subject books or sites exactly
Points of inflection
certian shifts in jobs, job profiles and job locations
Role Model
i cant mention just one, but in the past Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekar Azad, Abe Lincoln and in the current scenarion Anna Hazare. Why they inspire me can be learnt from what they have done or are doing
Essential Advice
my primary field in not QA, and even in QA I am not in the IT field
Most Important Lessons
1. Stick to your views if you feel they are right.
2. Be rapid and meticulous at the same time on what you do.
3. Never procrastinate
4. Be always willing to listen, since there is always something to learn
5. dont be judgemental and rigid about people or situations
Tech trends to watch out for
Nothing??? we are implementing QA in SAP
Changes in the industry
I am not in QA
Most Important Decisions
yet to make a solid one