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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Sample infotainment system for representational purpose
Senior Engineer, Bosch
C++ software development of navigation features and Electric Vehicle (EV) features on automotive infotainment systems.
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
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.
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.
If I had to express my life in pictures…
Friends!
But first, COFFEE!
Did I drive today yet?
Good vibes, everywhere!
Sun, sun, and more sun! Go California!
Scenery and good roads? Let us drive there already!
To learning through new experiences - growth mindset all the way
The most magical moment of my life
HOPE.
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What are we in control of in life? If it is the present, Miami learns to make the most of it.