Getting things done with Jayaraman (Raghu) Raghuraman

In this conversation, Jayaraman Raghuraman - known as Raghu - SVP – Digital Engineering and Tech.Debt, Schneider Electric shares his experience and perspectives onHow he became a software developer.. And likes to all himself a software developerAbout his aptitude to solve problems in math or trivia etc.How he was lucky to be at the right time for this industryThough interested in computers, he had to choose an elective in electronics and instrumentationTaking a gap year, joining a part time post graduate management programGetting an opportunity to be formally trained in BASIC after clearing a tough testHis experience with his first boss, as task master and expecting high standards of performance from his teamThe ‘perks’ or working late or overnight!Focusing his first decade of profession to learn languages, technology etcWhy he considers himself as a second generation IT professional in IndiaThe motivators for him to change roles and jobsCrediting his managers for the learning and growth opportunities and guidance in his careerThe importance of being open with your weaknesses with your teamAbout his style of getting things doneThe power of 1-on-1sVirtual coffee hourThat the emotional needs of global teams vary with the locationHow he interacts with other ‘Raghus’ in his teamThe four key questions to ask oneselfWhat am I good atWhat am i not good atWhat do i like doingWhat do i not like to doThe future of careers in IT, requiring the understanding of applications of IT Raghu, short for Jayaraman Raghuraman is a Software professional, with a passion for software, IT and Technology. Raghu has spent his 30+ year of his career in the technology industry, mainly focus on strong execution and operational leadership in software product development and working closely with global customers. He spent the first 16 years of his career in India and the last 20 years in the USA, but lived in several countries, as well as led teams across China, Mexico, Brazil, France, USA and India. Established track record of leadership in providing vision, direction, organization and execution of technical strategy to achieve organization and business objectives, on time and with high quality. Achievements include years of delivering on IT and Technology transformation goals while managing budgets between $100 - 500 MM in Fortune 500 organizationsRaghu’s passions include working with people globally and developing young talent, as well as spending time watching a lot of movies, cricket and any sport. Currently, a new passion for Raghu has been to listen to murder mystery and police novels by the author, Michael Connelly.Social handles :Twitter: @jraghuLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/jraghuramanCan be contacted at : [email protected]