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Philosophy

Keep moving forward one step at a time. With effort, belief, and hope, anything is possible.

 

 My thoughts

Diverse Living Experiences


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Chennai, India

My hometown, Chennai, is a place synonymous with culture and close-knit families.

Chennai taught me that culture and economic advancement can coexist.

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Abu-Dhabi, UAE

Courtesy of my father’s career in the oil and gas sector, I was lucky to gain the experience of living in Abu-Dhabi for seven years.

Abu-Dhabi helped me understand that the transition period after going back home can be all the more challenging.

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Hyderabad, India

Caring people and tasty food make me call this place my second home.

Hyderabad made me understand that pursuit of money isn’t the sole objective of life, but the pursuit of happiness is.

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Bangalore, India

The silicon valley of India gave me the opportunity to work on my childhood dream and passion - CARS.

Despite staying here for just 1 year, Bangalore taught me that the value of time sometimes outweighs the value of money.

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Davis, California, USA

Davis was an essential pit-stop in my life to realize one of my life goals - the MBA.

Davis taught me the fundamental difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. This changed my outlook on life altogether.

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San Francisco, California, USA

Battling the biggest challenges of my life, I embraced San Francisco to reinforce me with courage and grit. And, that it did.

San Francisco tested my very existence every single day and made me focus on things that matter in life.

San Jose, California, USA

Still missing the character of San Francisco, I moved to San Jose to reap the biggest harvest of my life yet.

Change is the only constant in my life.

 

Passion


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CARS!

I’m crazy enough to feel the character of each car. The engine exhaust note is much more important than a bass-ridden audio system. Once you form a deep connection with your car, you can even feel the car’s emotions. Sometimes the big guy grunts and sometimes the big guy wants to go out and play. No matter the situation, you press the accelerator and the big guy listens. Every. Single. Time. WOW!


GYM!

The discipline and willpower required to commit to a schedule week-in week-out make this more than just a fitness activity and one can draw parallels to several dimensions of life. When I am in the gym, I go for the kill. That is me resting after a 765 lbs leg press. I started at 90 lbs, and progressed to 1000 lbs over 1 year.

The concept of “progressive overload” - slowly and steadily making progress one plate at a time - is the biggest takeaway to be applied to any facet of life.


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COOKING!

Cooking helps me clear my mind. When I am brain fogged, I typically cook up a nice meal. Not only does it satisfy my nutritional needs, but also it helps me uncover the science involved behind every ingredient’s addition. I don’t see cooking as a burden, and I light up when near and dear ones give me the slightest compliment.

I enjoy cooking feasts for loved ones!


NATURE!

If you notice the theme, everything in me lasts a lifetime. My interests last a lifetime, my friends last a lifetime, my focus lasts a lifetime. Don’t believe me? That is me continuing a 10-year old friendship with a college classmate (brothers forever) amidst nature.

No, the dog didn’t go to college with me. But, the guy taking the picture did.

Nature gives me peace, and California has exposed me to some of the best scenaries that I have ever witnessed. Be it the mountains, beaches, or just trees - I love it all.


FAMILY!

My idea of a family centers around transparent communication and the ability to clearly see what really matters. Communication is purely subjective to perspective and I actively try to clarify points of view before drawing conclusions.

If countries are able to avert wars through dialogue, I am sure any discussion can be fruitful. I pride with the most important piece of communication that is often ignored - LISTENING.

 

My Work Ethic

 

QUALITY

COMMITMENT

KEEP THINGS SIMPLE

PERSISTENCE

 
 

Experience & Education - Snapshot

Experience

Becton Dickinson (BD Biosciences)
Senior Software Project Manager Oct 2023 - Present

Software Project Manager Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

Robert Bosch India
Senior Engineer Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Associate Software Developer Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

Programmer Analyst Sep 2013 - Sep 2016


Education

STEM Full-time MBA, Marketing & Product Management
University of California, Davis Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

LEAD Executive Business Program - Leading in Turbulent Times
Stanford University Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

Product Management Certification
Stanford University Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

BE, Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University, Chennai, India Sep 2009 - Jun 2013

Past Work Experience - Accomplishments

 
 
 

Sr. Software Project Manager, BD Biosciences

Project Management of R&D projects within the medical devices domain

 

 
 
 
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Sample infotainment system for representational purpose

Senior Engineer, Bosch

C++ software development of navigation features and Electric Vehicle (EV) features on automotive infotainment systems.

 

 
 
 
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Sample RF Radios for representational purpose

Sample RF Radios for representational purpose

Associate Software Developer, Cognizant

C/C++ software development of safety-critical radio features - used by public safety departments such as Fire and Police dept.


 

Portfolio - My Thought Process

Android Automotive Business Potential - Tarun’s take

Android Automotive Business Potential - Tarun’s take

One of the biggest learnings that I have had during my MBA was the recognition of platforms vs. pipelines. Given that big tech is taking over conventional business domains off-late, I try to analyze how Android Automotive is here to redefine the automotive space forever.

Conventional automakers are doomed to fail as the value of a platform far exceeds that of an individual product.

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Products - Tarun’s take

Products - Tarun’s take

I like to capture my mind whenever I feel like it. On one such occasion, I just tried to write down what products were to me and wrote a few articles.

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If I had to express my life in pictures…

Friends!

Friends!

But first, COFFEE!

But first, COFFEE!

Did I drive today yet?

Did I drive today yet?

Good vibes, everywhere!

Good vibes, everywhere!

Sun, sun, and more sun! Go California!

Sun, sun, and more sun! Go California!

Scenery and good roads? Let us drive there already!

Scenery and good roads? Let us drive there already!

To learning through new experiences - growth mindset all the way

To learning through new experiences - growth mindset all the way

Is there anything more beautiful than the night sky?

The most magical moment of my life

HOPE.

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