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Nandkumar Santhanam

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Nandkumar Santhanam

ITIL Consultant

EDGE ITSM Consulting Group

Influenced by

Steve Jobs because of his vision and passion for innovation. An epitome of a perfect marketing person with a great insight for understanding a customers mind. Last but not the least- delivering excellence with simplicity.

My role model

Sir. Ratan Tata for his leadership skills in taking Brand India to the world.

Initiative to develop a country

Believe that they can make the difference and not compromise on quality. Quality has a price and that quality is not about convenience. Avoid the IT'S OKAY SYNDROME.

Qualities needed to become a successful leader

The need for perpetual learning. The fact that there is no age to learn. To engage in learning, to enable learning and empower the learning culture.

Degree that I recommend

I am 51 years of age and continue to certify in at least one area every year. CRISC is the next one...

My strongest skill

Delivering with passion and impacting customers life/lives.

Thoughts on Education system of our country

Formal education blended with vocational education.

Ensuring success

Continue learning. Apply that learning to improve earning.

My achievements

Enabling professional to be ITIL literate and enabling them to be ITIL Experts

Important lesson learned

Never give up. Be flexible and improvise.

Couple of years from now

Enjoying life by enabling IT professionals.

Brief description about me

First generation entrepreneur- Principal Consultant and Partner in EDGE ITSM Consulting Group. ITIL Consulting , Training & Certification. I am an ITIL Expert, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Six Sigma Black Belt and Certified Process Design Engineer.