There has been no looking back after my switch to Vatika Group. It’s been 13 years plus when I was hired as Manager in 2008 to becoming the Vice President in the same group today. A lot of hard work and passion with 100% commitment is what I feel has made me reach the highest echelons in my career.
Tell us about your background, journey and upbringing.
I belong to Odisha, though born in Kanpur (UP). Completed my schooling and college in different parts of the country like Chandigarh, Kanpur, Chennai and Odisha. My father was in the defence forces, therefore we got to travel to various cities. I grew up knowing India as ONE. Got the privilege of interacting with people from almost all regions, religions and languages. I could learn and speak languages. Celebrated festivals with neighbours as family.
There were picnics and get together with family and neighbours. Participated in many cultural events. In college, I stayed in a hostel which brought the learning of being independent and made lifelong friends. Developed inclination to write poems, short stories and Shayari as nudged and encouraged by friends during college life.
How did you rise to the highest echelons in your career?
Started my career as Admin/HR in education institutes and then a garment export firm. It was only by chance that in one of my early career tenor of being an admin in charge stumbled upon facilities management way back in 2003. As my inclination was always there to learn more and getting into details, found facility management as one of the most fascinating career options.
One gets to learn about every aspect of operation and maintenance of buildings over above govt liaisons, legal contracts, accounting, budgeting, training and most interesting was to manage the workforce. Within 1 year of being an admin in charge, I was promoted to Estate Manager in one of the most prestigious condominiums.
There has been no looking
back after my switch to Vatika Group. It’s been 13 years plus when I was hired
as Manager in 2008 to becoming the Vice President in the same group today. A lot of hard work and passion with 100% commitment is what I feel has made me
reach the highest echelons in my career.
What
does your typical workday look like?
Well Planned. I strongly believe if the day is well planned a lot can be concluded in a day. As we all are undergoing the current scenario of pandemics, communication has become the key and more and more online meetings and conference calls are preferred as physical presence is becoming difficult.
Typically my day entails of 2-3 meetings, analyzing various reports, strategizing and planning for future improvements as far as work-life is concerned. I am an early riser and spend some time in walking and doing house chores and evening is dedicated completely to my 5 year old son.
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Several global companies have come out and thrown their support behind not needing a formal education. What is your opinion about this?
I think that it is not important to have a formal education. The importance and focus should be mainly on the quality of education. In a corporate world to perform tasks at any level there are many qualities required by an individual other than just the formal education certificate.
What is the best piece of advice you would like to give to those who want to rise in their careers in the corporate world?
As it is rightly said that there is
no shortcut to success. It requires a lot of hard work, perseverance and commitment
to grow and create a strong base for yourself.
How are things changing in your domain, what role will data and information play in the future?
Facilities Management has been the most evolving segment in the last decade and a half. From an informal segment of the industry, facilities management has now become the most sought after business segment. Data and information indeed play a vital role.
For management of assets, workforce and enhancing the client experience, automation of data processing is the key to keep up with the changing times. There are series of new IoT and AI-based technology that is continuously evolving for facilities management. Now it has become pragmatic to use these technologies to up your game and move forward.
Which is your favourite book and why?
There are many actually and it’s difficult to pick one as I am an ardent reader. Still, if I have to pick one it will be a book which I read many years back but still motivates me “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” by Robin Sharma. The book inspires us on how to be positive and accomplish our dreams.
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