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Sudharshan Reddy Gantla
Sudharshan Reddy Gantla

Sudharshan Reddy Gantla

Senior Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

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Couple of years from now
I will definitely continue working in technology projects. I will continue working with Digital Societies, choosing projects that are closely related to citizen centric services.
In a couple of years from now, I shall be glad if I could be an advisor to an e-Government of a country (may or may not be India).
Thoughts on Education system of our country
The Indian education system is archaic and not in coherence with what India dreams to become.
For India to become an economic and technology power house, it has to produce leaders, not employees. Our education system doesn’t provide the right environment for creative thinking, innovation and leadership. By and large, it still follows the pattern set by the British. It has not evolved much. There is an urgent need to change that.
We do not have quality teachers in India. Nobody prefers to be a teacher in India. Only those who can’t get any other job, settle for a teacher job. In other words, how can expect a least talented person to produce the most talented person! It is fundamentally wrong. To attract the best talent to academia, we have to ensure that we provide the best salaries to teachers, even more than engineers and doctors.Parents and teachers are the two most important people in one’s life. Parents should ensure that they provide independence to their kids for their choice.
Important lesson learned
I have always believed in the good principle of ‘living with kindness and in peace, without fear and regret of failures’. I dreamt “BIG” and worked towards achieving my goals. I didn’t believe much in luck. I believed that ‘hard work’ and ‘honesty’ are the accelerators for achieving ones dreams. I also believed that one has to ‘work hard’ today to cherish the fruit of ‘happiness’ tomorrow.
Success and failure are parts of the journey of ‘life’. I see no point in regretting about things that have happened in my life that can’t be changed now. I have learned to accept them with grace and move on. I am aware of my limitations in my knowledge and position, so I never compare myself with others. I believe that ‘self-respect’, ‘feel good factor’ and ‘healthy relationship’ with people around me have given me confidence. ‘Speaking truth’ and ‘being transparent’ in all aspects of life are the two most important lessons I have learnt.
My role model
My parents, my living conditions and my village society are my inspiration. They worked hard all their lives and made sacrifices for their children’s growth. Next to my parents are my close friends, who encouraged me and brought out the best qualities in me and encouraged me to move from a rural village to an urban city.

From a professional and Personal development perspective, Gandhi is my role model. I am greatly inspired by his simplicity and honesty.
My achievements
A rural boy with not strong educational background and social status, I traveled in search of doing something beneficial to the society using technology, and also for self-development. Today, being an employee of TCS, I am proud of myself. Their ethics suit my personality.TCS found in me a professional and gave an opportunity.

I am proud of involving and contributing to medium- to-large engagements, which were very close to the society and provided citizen centric services. I am proud of myself for being an IT professional who is serving the Society through implementing technology as medium.
Degree that I recommend
I recommend every professional to undergo either long term or short term Management courses. I would want to pursue executive/short term Management course from premier institute
More about myself
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Ensuring success
My simple ‘mantra’ for development is: practice honesty and transparency in your work and stay positive.

Be a keen observer of your surroundings and adopt yourself to the ever dynamic environment and influence it positively
Brief description about me
My experience includes 24 years of IT leadership and management in delivering professional services, executing complete life-cycle of projects, and business development with a focus on large scale solution implementations in India(12 years), Middle East(10 years) for various industries –Government, Manufacturing, Retail, Banking .
I started my career as a developer in small IT consulting firms in Hyderabad (India) and was handpicked as a Programming Officer by an Andhra Pradesh State Government public sector firm, where I led a growing team for over 10 years.
Later, moved to the corporate sector, I joined TCS Middle East in 2002. Ever since, I have been leading Public Sector/Government Engagements in the region.
I am a strong believer of wellness, passionate about sports and an enthusiastic marathon runner.
Initiative to develop a country
As a professional, it is not just about having a corporate job, a flat, a car and enjoying self on the money of society. Professionals should take part in main stream issues and contribute their achievement back to society. Every professional should contribute to society by taking part in the CSR initiatives undertaken by his organization. I believe that corporates and IT professionals have the opportunity to make the civil society aware of social issues using technology. Providing education to the masses is the only way to address contemporary social issues, such as, acceptance of family planning, mitigating religious conflicts and so on.
We have about 3 million IT professionals in India today. If each professional spends two weeks of their time in a year and shares the knowledge and best practices he has learned in his profession with others, the society will greatly benefit. At least some of this knowledge will help people in understanding Job opportunities, economic development etc
My strongest skill
Profession-wise, I am in Informational Technology field, which needs one to be always up-to-date on current trends. I am an avid learner of cutting edge and upcoming technologies.
I have strong pre-sale and sales capabilities, and I am good at converting deals into wins.
Strong delivery/Program Management skills for large engagements
I am a loyal employee, who is hard working, dependable and trustworthy and aligns with organization’s goals and objectives.
I have the ability to work individually and also as part of the larger organization's team, with a sense of commitment, responsibility and accountability.
I have the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and situations.
I am a team player who gels equally well with both colleagues and clients.
Important decision
I started my career as an IT professional. I had the opportunity to work both in Government sector and in Private sector domains.
I was fascinated to imagine how passionate and fulfilling it would be to close the digital divide between the urban rich and rural poor. I was also thrilled to imagine the immense benefits ICT could bring to the rural poor. This made me decide to focus more on the Government domain. I have always wanted to contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the organizations I worked for. Working on government projects, which were closer to society, provided me with this opportunity in a way.

My career development would have been different If I had pursued other than Government/public sector. Still it is a passion to be with this kind of engagements/projects.
My family background
I was born to a very humble, rural farmer’s family. Until I graduated, my family did not have enough to fulfill even my basic needs. I dreamt big, travelled in search of right opportunities, carrying middle-class values with an innocent rural character and struggled relentlessly to achieve my goals. Today, I am glad that I have succeeded some extend to support my family and contributing to the society in my own way.
Influenced by
As I mentioned in my answer to earlier question, Gandhi and his philosophy have had a great influence on my thinking and beliefs. I strongly believe in his philosophy of “Village Swaraj” – if villages perish, India will perish too.

All technological advancements in India should be aligned to support our basic structure of the village. To empower India, its villages have to be empowered. We can’t think of becoming a Super Power by focusing on the development of just a handful of cities.
Being a village boy with IT background, I believe that ICT can play a vital role in closing the knowledge gap between villages and cities.
In my sense, ‘Super Power’ does not mean having the highest GDP; it is about having growth across cross section of the society.
Gandhi never opposed technological advancements. He always realized growth should be useful to the masses. He always thought about long term achievements rather than short term gains. He has influenced me a lot with his way of life
Qualities needed to become a successful leader
For someone to be a successful leader, he should have the mindset of a leader, a great vision, positive thinking and absolute integrity.

I consider Gandhi to be the greatest leader of all times. He never expected credit for all the good deeds he did for the country. In fact, he shared the credit with others.
A leader should have sense of responsibility and take part in all activities along with their employees.

Excellent communication skills are a must for a leader. A leader must be able to communication well and connect with people, employees and customers
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