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March - 2010 - issue > Movers and Shakers

Delivering with Strategic Vision

Sikta Samantaray
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Sikta Samantaray
Mahesh Baxi is appointed as the Managing Director of ThoughtWorks, India. He is responsible for the company’s India operations, business strategy, software delivery excellence, customer relationships and balancing sustainable growth and employee needs.

Describing his new role, Baxi says, “I look forward to continuing the momentum, expand business in the Asia Pacific market and help customers through the delivery excellence.” Baxi joined ThoughtWorks in July 2008 as the Head of Delivery and later became Chief Operating Officer where he was responsible for day-to-day operations of business. Prior to ThoughtWorks, he worked in the software industry for over 15 years out of which he spent 12 years in the Bay Area, USA. He has worked for various software product development companies including Apttus, Vendao, Nextance and Challenger Systems where he led the professional services group as a Director of Professional Service and CRM and B2B practices as Engagement Manager.

Focused and Baxi believes in adding value to the organization by executing a proper planned work and also loves communicating with people at all levels. Honesty, passion for work and zeal to learn continuously are the strengths that he plays on. Also, he advises the same to young professionals.

Apart from work, Baxi loves singing, cooking, travelling and reading books. He holds a Computer Engineering degree from Gujarat University. He is also part of the Technology Advisory Board for PS Village and contributing editor of the book ‘Tips from the Trenches’.

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