Surendra Kumar
Software Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services(TCS)
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Could you tell us briefly about your family background?
My father is a shopkeeper and mother is a school teacher. I have one sibling.
Prized Accomplishment(s):
Although being from a small village, I have earned the engineering degree and then a job in Asia's biggest IT giant(TCS).
Done Differently:
I would love to be a singer and Lyricist.
Degrees That Matter:
Yeah !! After having at least 3 year of technical exp., one should go for PMP (Project Managerial Program) certification.
Growth Strategy:
Right now I am gripping my hand on the technology I am working on (Android). Along with it, I am learning all basic team player and team leading skills from my seniors. I am sure that in next 2 years, I am going to lead a great team.
Working Life Management:
When I am out of my office, I become me. I come to my place, have fun with friends, enjoy my every second fully. although I have to overtime sometime when workload is more, but I balance those hours enjoying more with my family and friends.
The Journey So Far:
Its been just 1 and half year working with TCS, I had a great time in 3 months training and then working on mobile apps. Apart from technology, I have learned a lot that has made me a better human being and a better citizen.
Career Profile:
I have been working in a team of 5 developers. We are working on a solution that is being developed for mobile as well as tablet. I have had a key part in both the codes.
Plans For The Future:
I see myself as an owner of a software firm in next 5 years.
Required Reading:
w3schools.com, developer.android.com, and at last, if you don't have anything, you have google.com
Advice For New Professionals:
Live your life and most importantly, enjoy your work.
The Decisions That Matter
Going for an engineering degree was a big decision in a family of teachers.
Changes In The Professional Environment:
When I joined, IT industry was getting recovered from the biggest recession ever. Now Its on boom again and I feel a much better future for all the software hunks.
Role Model:
mark zuckerberg, Cause he has proven how an idea can change your life.