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the Cybage annual bash 2014

CybageTIMeSnews Magazine of cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.issue 13 | March 2015

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editor’s note

Contents

Once a poor kid was given an assignment by a teacher on what he wanted to be when he grew up. the kid did not hesitate for a minute and wrote a seven-page paper about his aim to be the owner of a horse ranch. he covered many details, including an exhaustive plan of the house and the stables. the teacher returned his paper with a big “F”, and then explained to him that he had gone nuts—a boy with no money or resources can’t attain such ambitious goals. then the teacher offered an opportunity to rewrite the paper with a more realistic attitude. the boy replied instantly, “keep the “F”, and i will keep my dream.” today the boy is grown up and owns a 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of a 200-acre horse ranch and still has that school paper—framed over the fireplace.

Moral: Follow the calling of your heart. Unless we are nuts about something, how will we be all that we can be?

But wait, there is a prequel. Once a monkey found a pile of nuts inside a box. the box had an opening at the top. the monkey slid in his hand and grabbed the nuts. now his hand had become a fist. The monkey tried to get his hand out; the opening was big enough for the hand to slide in, but too small for the fist to come out. The monkey had a choice, either to let go of the nuts and be free, or hang onto the nuts and keep trying to get free. he chose the latter. For the monkey, the nuts held the same significance as the ranch dreams held for the boy. unfortunately, the box had been intentionally placed there by some smart monkey-hunters who came and caught the monkey.

Moral: Curtail the calling of your heart. If we keep going nuts about something, we will never be all that we can be!

Similar stories, opposing morals. Why? Because we searched for the morals at

a wrong place. You see, the lesson here was not of the heart, but of the head. While both the monkey and the boy held on to their nutty dreams, there was a fundamental difference in their pursuits: the monkey had little to gain and everything to lose, while the poor boy had everything to gain and little to lose!

Often, our professional or personal triumphs don’t lie in the dreams of the heart, but the logic of the head. On our ability to distinguish between an opportunity and a threat, between a permanent and a temporary gain, between reality and fantasy. and above all, in our knack to pinpoint the lessons surrounding the daily stories of our lives…

dear reader,

all roads lead to the most eventful and show-stopping extravaganza—the cybage annual Bash. it’s an event for all cybagians and their families to come together as one Big family and celebrate the company’s success! and it is done in true corporate ishtyle—from famed Bollywood performers, international dance acts, music arrangements by acclaimed dJs, to class acts by our senior management, enthralling speeches by our ceO and cOO, and lots of prizes and surprises.

in this issue, we will take you through some of the everlasting moments and highlights of cybage’s big bashes celebrated across india. and it doesn’t stop there… we will even share with you the warm and cozy get-togethers across the globe. it’s all about working hard and partying even harder!

adding a dash of zing to this edition is our client, richard McLeer of dealertrack technologies, who talks about winning partnerships and the passion that cybagians put into their work.

Sprinkled in this issue are: interesting learnings and takeaways from our senior employees, manifestations of talent to noteworthy initiatives for the underprivileged as part of our cSr mission. We are also excited to be contributing to the shift towards earth-friendly renewable energy.

Ending the issue with fireworks, we bring to you the exploits of our cricket team at the inter-it cricket tournament.

happy reading!

From the CEO’s desk

Sincerely,

Arun Nathani | CeO & MD

www.arunnathaniblog.com

a Boy, a Monkey, and the nuts

From the CEO’s desk 3

News & Accolades 4

Winning partnerships: Richard McLeer 6

Talent beyond cubicles 8

Welcome aboard! 9

Suresh M unplugged 10 In the spotlight 12

The Annual Bash 2014 14

A bagful of learnings 20

First impressions 22

CybageAsha 23

Cybage Khushboo 24

Our sports champs 26

Managed by corporate communications team


Sanket aikal

company of the Year in Outsourced Product developmentSiliconindia magazine applauds cybage as a frontrunner in Outsourced Product Development. As an industry thought leader in the IT industry, Cybage’s scientific approach and seasoned technocrats can re-define the technology landscape for any of its partners.

cloudBees gold partner in aLM spacecybage is now a gold Partner with cloudBees in the aLM space for continuous integration. as a gold Partner, cybage gets access to cloudBees software and support for internal use, demos, and trials.

News & Accolades

iaOP’s choice for the seventh yearcybage has been featured among the global Outsourcing 100 Service providers, by the international association of Outsourcing Professionals (iaOP), for the seventh year in a row. the iaOP list represents matured leaders—with strong portfolios across several business verticals—who have demonstrated business excellence. "to be featured for the seventh year in a row gives us great pleasure. It validates the scientific, data-driven approach steered by excelShore®, our model of operational excellence. cybage is growing consistently and asserting its technology leadership by being the most efficient global IT services company in the product engineering space. it continues to focus on client needs and process excellence, testifying its recognition within the global Outsourcing 100 Service providers," said amit gajwani, sr. Vice president – business development, Cybage.

Leader in Building consumer and enterprise Software Productsthe global r&d Service Provider ratings (gSPr) by Zinnov Management consulting has recognized cybage as a Leader in enterprise Software and consumer Software categories of the Outsourced Software Product development industry. this recognition stands testimony to cybage’s focus on cutting-edge technologies, its centers of excellence, and end-to-end product development life cycle.

the Mit college of Management (MitcOM), Pune, invited deepak nathani as a keynote speaker at their sixth convocation ceremony. deepak talked about the importance of being realistic, and dreaming with one’s eyes open. he also shared his own success mantra:

‘lOve inSPire VaLue enJOY it up!’

Watch deepak’s speech on Youtube. urL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWQXt120yfM

cybage defeated tech Mahindra (tech M) by three wickets to clinch their win at the eleventh ankur Joglekar Memorial (aJM) inter-it cricket tournament held at the Poona club ground. the cybage team scored 140 runs at a loss of 7 wickets in 19.4 overs to bag the aJM champions trophy and ` 40,000 as cash prize. the challenge of 137 runs set by tech M seemed difficult with wickets falling at regular intervals before unbeaten knocks by Prashant Dwivedi (38 not out–21b, 3x4, 2x6) and Sanket aikal (29 not out–11b, 2x4, 2x6) helped the team reach the target with just 2 balls to spare. Our star cricketer, Prashant dwivedi, was adjudged Man of the Match while kaushalendra Singh was feted as the Bowler of the tournament.

Cybage goes Solar the rooftop cafeteria at cybage tower 1 has witnessed a sea change with abundant greenery, relaxing canopy corners, and a large and well-stocked cafeteria. the latest development at the rooftop cafeteria is the successful installation of 204 solar panels with a capacity of generating 61.54 kW. as part of its go-green initiative, cybage inches closer towards greener pastures. this installation will generate sufficient electricity to power all the computers and lights on one floor of the Cybage towers. Besides financial savings and carbon credits, we are excited about contributing to the shift towards earth-friendly, renewable energy.

kaushalendra Singh

Prashant dwivedi

Cybage wins AJM Inter-IT Cricket Tournament

Deepak Nathani at the sixth convocation ceremony of MITCOM

"I witnessed one of the most exciting and well-fought matches with outstanding team work, which helped bring the trophy home,” - deepak nathani, cOO, cybage


you can do to succeed. So spend 50% of your time thinking about hiring and developing the right team and the rest will take care of itself.”

richard dedicates his ascent to his parents and his family, who have been his inspiration.

We ask him about tips on achieving the elusive work-life balance, and he answers in a matter-of-fact manner, “today, everyone is accessible 24x7 due to the presence of the internet and mobiles.

hence the concept of work-life balance has become more and more difficult to attain. it takes deliberate planning and effort to strike the right balance. This helps significantly towards one's performance at work and a quality life with family.”

On a lighter note, when richard is not working, he can be found boating with his family.

For richard, india will always be an amazing place, the culture in particular. He recalls his first trip to India, “I packed five cans of peanut butter and 20 boxes of crackers because i didn’t think i would eat anything. On the flip side, I didn’t eat any of the packed food i carried but gained 10 pounds.

another high point was the delightful dinner with arun and his wife. the indian cuisine certainly left a great impression on me and i still eat a lot of indian food today, here in the uS.” an unforgettable moment richard still cherishes is his visit to the taj Mahal during the full moon. He finds the glow of the white marble ‘surreal’.

"We wouldn’t be where we are in our business today without the contribution that the Cybage team has made."

“In our offshore relationships, I would like an offshore team to feel empowered to raise a hand and say, there is a better way to do this... and to provide the inputs as though they were a part of Dealertrack...”

richard with his prized catch

With his better half, debbie

Winning partnerships

dealertrack’s association with cybage goes back to 2009 when the company acquired aaX, a suite of inventory management solutions, from a company called JM Solutions. richard recalls cybage as a vendor of JM Solutions. this partnership continued with dealertrack after the acquisition too.

richard feels that working with cybage has been a very positive experience. an interaction with arun, cybage’s extensive experience of aaX, and its work ethics convinced richard that with cybage, his employer has always been on the right track. he says, “the part that stood out for me during my sessions with the team at that time was the degree with which you rely on data and matrices to manage business. i think that was a learning for me; and as someone coming from a financial background, I completely understood that.”

talking about the passion that cybagians put into their engagements, he says, “i remember meeting the team when I was at the office, the interaction with the group—it was fantastic. i sensed lots of energy in the organization, especially from arun, around the way the company is run, and the values all of you live every

day. it’s something i would like to experience again at some point.”

richard, on empowering offshore teams, says, “in our offshore relationships, i would like an offshore team to feel empowered to raise a hand and say, there is a better way to do this. the team should be able to provide the inputs as though they were a part of dealertrack, which they actually are.”

his mantra for success is also fairly clear. “if you hire the right team, then there is virtually nothing you can do as a manager to fail. But if you hire the wrong team, there is virtually nothing

Richard McLeer, Chief Information Officer, Dealertrack Technologies, in conversation with CybageTimes, acknowledges Cybage as an effective partner, and expresses his gratitude towards the team’s contribution. He shares a few insights into achieving the elusive work-life balance, and speaks of his interesting experiences during his visit to India.

“The degree with which Cybage relies on data and matrices to manage business was the learning for me; and as someone coming from a financial background, I completely understood that.”

Richard McLeer Chief Information Officer, Dealertrack technologies

Richard has been a part of Dealertrack Technologies for the last 14 years, and since then, the company progressed from being a single product provider to a premier end-to-end provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the US automotive industry. His background in Accounting and his stint with Ernst & Young from where he got his CPA certification, has paved the way for his current role at Dealertrack.

Message to cybagians

“thank you for the contribution you have made to aaX and broadly to dealertrack over the years. We value the great relationship. i think it has been very predictable, steady, and well-managed. We wouldn’t be where we are in our business today without the contribution that the team has made. i want you all to understand how much we really appreciate your contribution.”


Jitendra Patel Head – Coe Cloud, Pune

Jitendra is a technologist, with 20 years of Product development experience. Previously, he was india head at Sipera Systems. Before joining Sipera, Jitendra led the vOiP recording group at dictaphone corporation, ct, uSa. he also held Product development roles with Sahara networks, cascade, ascent, Lucent, to name a few. Jitendra holds a Masters in computer engineering from the university of Bridgeport and an MBa from ucOnn Stamford, uSa.

Welcome aboard! It is with honor that we welcome aboard five senior members to our Cybage family. We wish you all a fruitful career!

Talent beyond cubicles

Every individual finds his own mode of expression. For Sanket, it has always been acting.

Being a chatty kid at school, he would participate in elocution competitions. at that time, he had no idea about communication skills or public addressing techniques; he simply knew that applause is an assertion and acceptance of being good enough! he received constant motivation from his parents and teachers who encouraged him to participate in various inter-school drama competitions. he won numerous awards for his performances at events such as ‘Loksatta - Multi talent hunt’ and ‘all india Multi-lingual Fest’.

he recalls that he initially worked as a backstage artist in school dramas and along with that, he mastered his hobbies of tabla and dancing.

acting helps Sanket to re-live and enjoy every moment of his life, leaving an air of anticipation towards the untouched and the unconquered.

When Pratik opted for engineering, many of his teachers and fellow students told him that he is picking the wrong field, and should take up theater instead.

He was 4 when he first shook a leg on stage, in front of a crowd of three hundred, at an award ceremony in his town. his music teachers spotted his talent for singing and trained him further for two years.

after this training, Pratik received no other formal or professional training; but by this time, he was thoroughly sure of his love for dance, drama, and music.

there was no stopping him after that. he has won several inter-school singing competitions and danced in almost every annual day function, during his school and college years. he has been a part of the prestigious Purushottam karandak competitions too.

the nightingale of cybage, Suvasri debroy, was initiated into the world of music when she was just seven years old. her inclination towards music, dance, and art comes from her family, which has an artistic background. her grandmother was a vocalist and the first Guru and inspiration for Suvasri. Suvasri’s mother is a theater actor and has supported her in her musical journey.

On the academic front, Suvasri completed a diploma in hindustani vocal Music from allahabad university. She also has a national scholarship from the center for cultural resources and training Board, delhi. also a trained kathak dancer, Suvasri expresses her gratitude to her family and friends for their support.

currently, she is learning music from gautam Mukherjee in Mumbai. Suvasri has not participated in any reality show yet, though she has taken formal training from gajendrra Singh’s (founder of Zee TV's Sa Re ga Ma Pa show) Sa re ga Ma Pa academy, Mumbai.

Sanket Joshi | Software Engineer

The ‘developing’ actor

Pratik Adhav | Software Engineer

Enjoy it, to be the Best!

Suvasri Debroy | Software Engineer

A musical maiden

Sameer nagarkar Delivery Head - enterprise Mobility Coe, Pune

armed with engineering (nagpur university) and PgdBa (Symbiosis) degrees, Sameer brings with him more than 18 years of strong technology experience. he specializes in mobility solutions and customer roadmaps, including a few SMac (Social, Mobile, analytics and cloud) based initiatives. Sameer has expertise in telecommunications, BFSi, retail, and hospitality domains. he also has expertise in process consulting with six-sigma-driven goals.

rajendra rakhecha Delivery Head, gandhinagar

a postgraduate mechanical engineer from cOeP, he started his career with cad-caM & Fea, later moving to Software development, Managed Services, and Presales for 18 years. he was working with Japanese telecom giant as associate vice President prior to joining us. he has worked for domains such as Manufacturing, automobile, telecom, Mobile, e-commerce, and mcommerce. he has served clients from the uSa, the uk, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan.

Prashant Malvadkar Delivery Head, Pune

a postgraduate in computers from the university of Pune, Prashant brings 20 years of it services experience in enterprise technology Practices across north america, europe, and asia. he has an exemplary track record in analytics and information Management encompassing

Business Planning, consulting & Pre-Sales, Service delivery and competency Management for Banking, Financial Services, and insurance (BFSi), and automotive SBus.

Sanjeev arora Delivery Head, Pune

Sanjeev is an industry expert with more than 18 years of experience in it services across india, the uSa, and australia. during his 12-year-long stint at IBM, Sanjeev contributed significantly to software products, services, and business growth. Sanjeev’s strengths lie in airlines, travel & hospitality, telecom, and Banking domains. he is a graduate in technology from rohilkhand university, Bareilly, with specialization in computer Science and engineering.


Suresh M unplugged

early lifeduring his learning years, Suresh’s inspiration was his father, who was then a school headmaster and appreciated top-level students. he recalls, “When i was a child, whenever i used to go home with my report card, my parents used to ask me one question—who the topper was, irrespective of how good the progress card looked.” his father’s repeated questioning made Suresh think, “if someone else is able to do better than me under the same circumstances, then i should be able to do that too.” this egged him on to be a top grader throughout his academic years.

his professional inspiration comes from one of his former managers. “he was a level-headed, logical, and principled person. Watching the way he dealt with difficult situations or applied very basic yet creative thoughts while responding to rFPs or initiating Presales processes was my true learning. it is this kind of managers that anyone would love to draw inspiration from.”

Professional highsSuresh’s career took off when he joined tcS, Mumbai, as a trainee programmer

after completing post-graduation in instrumentation engineering from anna university, chennai. this was the time when his career veered towards uS-based clients. eventually, he moved to technical leadership and management roles while working out of uSa with leading companies such as Syntel, uSa, and MetLife, uSa. he played a critical role in accentuating the company profit by structuring large deals.

ultimately, unable to resist the call of his motherland, he returned to india and joined Syntel in Pune, where he worked before starting work at the hyderabad development center of cybage as delivery head in March 2013.

about cybageSuresh thinks of cybage as a company with a scientific approach. “I am amazed at the focus on delivery excellence and internal governance with an excellent tool support. there is so much thought process built in to bring in operational excellence. i am also amazed at the executive commitment towards enhancing internal efficiency and employee connect through various channels. While companies struggle to deliver with onsite presence, we are

fairly successful with our offshore-driven delivery,” explains Suresh.

Marching ahead, togetherLeadership for Suresh means freedom for all to think and contribute whatever they are best at. Suresh’s theory of leading his team is fairly simple. he says, “everyone is good at something and it is the collective effort that makes a team successful. giving enough freedom to everyone in the team to play their roles effectively will make them feel more responsible.”

his mantra for team building? “a professional and informal connect is important to understand how to back each other and succeed as a team.”

‘get that stress out’it isn’t stress that breaks us, it’s how we respond to it. and how does Suresh respond to it? “Yoga!”

he adds, “i practice this pretty regularly and it keeps me healthy and fuels my mind. To find strength to face various challenges that life throws at us, i strongly believe that we need to give our body and mind space to rejuvenate every day.”

Suresh, an ingenious engineer with more than 17 years of rich experience in IT, both in India and USA, heads the company’s operations at Hyderabad. He brings with him exhaustive knowledge of various domains. In his interview with CybageTimes, Suresh talks about his success mantra and his approach towards leadership that can illuminate the paths of many.

Suresh Mamunurudelivery head – hyderabad development center

Success mantraunderstanding the client unlocks the doors to success, says Suresh, adding, “the ability to understand the client environment, business and technology, and adaptively interfacing with the client is very important.”

his message for young professionals is: “understanding the expectations of the role, challenging oneself, continuous learning, complete dedication, and a service-oriented approach are the key values i follow.”

ties that liberateFor Suresh, family is everything. he speaks of his wife, krishna Priya, “We have been together through various phases of life and through sampling and prioritization, we were able to see what we wanted, and moved on.”

the proud father in Suresh comes to the fore. “Our 12-year-old son, SaiSrinivas, loves sports. While i’m not a professional player, i do play tennis and table tennis sometimes to unwind. Sharanya, who is 7 now, is taking music classes and loves to talk. if she has an audience, she will be very happy and engaged. they have taken our relocation to india quite well.”

giving back to the societytalking about his charity efforts, Suresh says, “i feel great working for our community-based group, ‘Parivarthan’, which raises supplies for the needy.”

Rapid fire:

Favorite singer: Lata Mangeshkar

Favorite cuisine: Indian

Favorite holiday destination: Gatlinburg, TN, USA

Favorite gadget: iPad

Favorite book: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Favorite musical instrument: Guitar

With wife krishna Priya, daughter Sharanya, and son SaiSrinivas

"Everyone is good at something and it is the

collective effort that makes a team successful."

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the most treacherous yet thrilling of all the treks till date was an overnight trek to kulang fort. this fort, situated in the kalsubai range, stands 4,822 feet tall at the end of the Sahyadris in Maharashtra.

With the highest climb to the top, the fort offers amazing views of alang, Madan, and ratangad forts along with the Bhandardara dam. at a further distance, one can also see the tallest peak in the Sahyadris—the kalsubai.

On the way back, the cybagians felt that the trek gave them a sense of accomplishment and reinforced their confidence.

the treacherous climb

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In the spotlight

cybage felicitated more than 80 employees on their completion of five years of exemplary service. Arun and deepak, who were present at the ceremony, admired the continued commitment and loyalty portrayed by these cybagians over the years. they wished for these cybagians to reach greater heights professionally. they also got a glimpse of some cherished moments these employees spent in the last five years—from receiving promotion letters and onsite visits to their first Annual Bash and favorite events at cybage. the ceremony held at the cybage headquarters felicitated employees who completed five years in the quarter October–december 2014.

Photo courtesy: Keyur Raj and Sabyasachi Saha

celebrating a milestone

Finding motivation on a Monday morning was the thought behind Monday and Beyond (M&B), one of the most popular cybage clubs with a reader base of more than 500 employees today. an inspirational article every Monday morning from fellow colleagues soon became something that most cybagians look forward to. the initiative that started in January 2013 recently saw its

100th article being published on 9th February, 2015.

this calls for a celebration right? that’s exactly what the M&B committee, with elston as director, Leticia as Makeup artist, robin as editor, ketan as critic, and anishya as Promoter & distributor organized. the event titled ‘an evening in Paris’ saw good attendance with several members sharing their feedback.

contributors of the maximum articles and maximum feedback were felicitated.

the felicitation was followed by the highlight of the evening—a treasure hunt that was organized around the theme ‘an evening in Paris’ with fun facts and clues related to the city of Lights. the action-packed event concluded with the victorious team being awarded with eiffel tower mementos.

an evening in Paris

a bird’s eye view of nature the ever vibrant trek unlimited committee recently organized a unique event—bird watching at Bhigwan.

Bhigwan is a small town around 100 kms away from Pune on the Pune-Solapur highway. it is also referred to as the ‘Bharatpur of Maharashtra’ because it becomes a hotbed for migratory birds during the winter.

The day trip to Bhigwan offered magnificent views and unforgettable experiences for bird watchers, nature lovers, and photographers. Painted storks, grey herons, black-headed ibises, night herons, flamingos, and little cormorants are some of the migratory birds that throng this area in winters as their home away from home.


cybage celebrated its 19th annual Bash with arun nathani, ceO and Md, cybage, and deepak nathani, cOO and ed, cybage, along with their respective better halves, ritu and Sheena nathani, playing the perfect hosts to more than 5,000 cybagians and their families.

Sunidhi chauhan, famed Bollywood playback singer, stormed the stage and mesmerized the crowd with her foot-tapping hit songs such as Dilli Wali girlfriend, Kamli, Sheila Ki Jawani, Desi Girl, Ishq Sufiyana, Dance Pe Chance, and ainvayi ainvayi.

the senior management of cybage put up a pulsating dance performance, leaving the crowd cheering unanimously for an encore. the captivating speech by arun nathani on the highlights of cybage’s growth saga, long-standing relationships with clients, and loyalty of cybagians was the perfect takeaway of the evening. deepak nathani enlightened the crowd about another great milestone: cybage crossing the 5,000 employee mark globally. he also spoke about

cybage’s continued commitment towards bringing smiles to the lives of the less fortunate by donations worth ` 20 lakh to 10 ngOs during the festive season. Several cybagians were felicitated on their completion of 10 glorious years of loyalty and commitment towards cybage.

Other attractions included a stunning performance by african acrobats and Piyush Malhotra dance Studio. the kids Zone provided all-round fun and entertainment to the little attendees with inflatable slide, moon jump, and entertainers dressed up as popular cartoon characters Jerry and chota Bheem. the dazzling performances, foot-tapping music, and most importantly, the ‘spirit of togetherness’, were the perfect ingredients for an evening of corporate revelry.

Sunidhi rocks cybagians

Felicitation ceremony for employees completing 10 glorious years with cybage

the management dance extravaganza

“Our CEO’s speech was very inspirational. It encouraged us to achieve difficult goals, both in our professional and personal lives. His connect with all of us was truly amazing and it made us feel like one BIG family.” Ankit Rawat | technical Support engineer

arun delivering an enthralling speech

"Sunidhi’s rocking performance made the Annual Bash an unforgettable event."

Amit Habu | Software engineer

Pune


"The overall arrangements, logistics, stage setup, and decorations were par excellence! Look forward to many more bashes. Kudos to the team!

Ratish Ratusariatechnical architect

“It is an event that me and my family look forward to. Also, it is a privilege to be a part of the management dance troupe, and get accolades from my little boy on ‘daddy’s concert’."

Kaustubh Karnik head – Business development

"The Bash truly lived up to our HR motto 'bringing life to work'. It energizes our lives and brings smiles to our faces. I will cherish this experience forever."

Danish Nadaf Software engineer

cybagians partying hard!

clients enjoying the celebrations

african acrobats Play zone for kids

the ‘early bird’ winners

"The Annual Bash is one of the most iconic days in Cybage, sort of NH7 in its own way. The management dance is the best team bonding to have ever happened!"

Debasis Ray | vice President - technology & Product engg

“The Cybage Annual bash is the best event of the year, packed with loads of fun and great entertainment. The highlight for me was the recognition I received for completing 10 successful years in the organization.”

Rahul Diwan Project Manager

Ganesh Vandana performance


gandhinagar hyderabad

cybagians enjoying the evening

Folk dance performed by employees

dance recital by cybagians

Sunil Pal spreading laughter

the cybage annual Bash was celebrated at the renowned karnavati club of ahmedabad, with arun nathani, Jaikrishnan k, and Meera Menon, and more than 500 employees and their families.

the cybage Management dance, the highlight of the evening, had the senior management dancing to hit Bollywood numbers such as Tune Maari entriyaan, and Party Toh banti Hai. towards the end of the performance, arun stormed onto the stage on the track Naacho Saare Jee Phaad Ke.

employees also presented an impressive lineup of performances including a dance on the track Deva Shree ganesha; girls-only

dance recital on a medley of Bollywood songs; a retro dance recital by 17 dancers on songs ranging from aaiye Meherbaan to Tattad Tattad; and a powerful beatboxing act based on an engineer’s life.

Jaikrishnan and Meera felicitated 11 cybagians who completed five glorious years at Cybage

the celebrity appearance for this event was stand-up comedian Sunil Pal. Sunil is well-known for his impersonations and he regaled the audience by mimicking famous Bollywood actors.

new Year celebrations in redmond

the cybage annual Bash was a night to remember for cybagians and their families in hyderabad. Organized at taj krishna, the evening was hosted by arun nathani accompanied with wife ritu nathani and senior executives from team hyderabad.

the opening dance act was performed by cybagians to a medley of popular regional songs. the celebrity guest for the evening was Sunil Pal, stand-up comedian and winner of The great Indian Laughter Challenge. along with his signature jokes, his mimicry of actors irrfan khan and nana Patekar had the audience in splits.

the Management dance was performed on a medley of the latest telugu songs. Jumme Ki Raat Hai was the song to which arun and senior team members from hyderabad grooved and had the audience cheering for an encore.

arun, in his engaging speech, spoke of cybage’s growth and success. he also made a special mention of two cybage stalwarts; Jaikrishnan k. and Meera Menon, and how they started their careers at cybage.

M. narendra kumar was felicitated for completing a decade with cybage, while 14 others were acknowledged for completing five years.

after the Big bashes at Pune, hyderabad, and gandhinagar, in india, the celebrations continued at our cybage Inc office too. In Redmond (WA), USA, chirag hosted a new Year party at the famed Saffron grill in Seattle for the entire redmond team comprising nasir, Mahesh, Soma, harman, and kalicharan, along with their respective families. the dinner-cum-get-together was celebrated with much fanfare; a scintillating environment, delectable cuisine, and delightful camaraderie.

cybage inc.

cybagians with their families


Tapas Ranjan Lenka, Head – E-commerce and SCM CoEs, and Nasir Chandwale, Delivery Head share stories about their fond memories of Cybage, the unbreakable bond with their teams, and words of wisdom.

Professional ascent tapas ranjan lenka (tl):

commencing my career with tata infotech, followed by a two-year stint in iP technologies (now Linguanext), i joined cybage in 2003. i had worked on several technology platforms such as Microsoft stack and Java before taking on the management role. Since then, i have worked in retail, Biometrics, Supply chain Management, and e-commerce domains, and now i am fully focused on e-commerce and ScM, both from a technology and consulting perspective.

nasir Chandwale (nC):

after completing a diploma in industrial electronics in 1996, i was recruited by texas instruments through campus interviews. in 1998, with my background in microcontrollers and c programming, i became the head of the engineering division in versaWare. in 2004, i joined cybage as a project manager and have progressively grown with cybage ever since.

golden memories tl: having witnessed the growth of cybage from a rented-bungalow workplace to a sprawling, modern twin-tower workplace, i feel a sense of association with the company. Signing on a new client, team outings, senior management meets, and our annual seminars are some of the most gratifying moments.

nC: i remember the past decade spent with cybage very well; nevertheless, a distinctly etched memory is of the cricket matches held in 2008 that we struggled with, but eventually entered the finals. Another fond memory is of the Microsoft bash held in

A bagful of learnings

tapas with team

2007 for which we prepared a two-hour show and practiced on weekends for almost a month.

Special camaraderie tl: i have always maintained a healthy bond with my team. i think the key to bringing the best in people is to empower them, while making them aware of the operational boundaries of the organization that they are working in. i invest time to mentor everyone in my team and try to percolate this model, down to the ground level.

nC: i share a special camaraderie with my team, essentially due to the years of working closely both in times of difficulties and celebrations. communicating in a language that helps you connect with people at a personal level helps create that special bond. to nurture and build a stronger relationship, mutual faith and a sense of ownership are very important.

Managing righttl: understanding client requirements, relating the project to the big (business) picture, and mapping the execution needs with the team’s capabilities are essential for success. as a project manager, i believe in bring harmony and transparency across these groups to effectively manage and successfully deliver projects: a passionate team that delivers, a great client who trusts us, and a management that supports us.

nC: i believe effective project and team management starts with clear communication that helps decode project requirements, timelines, and efforts. I efficiently communicate the technicalities of the project to my team, enabling effective delegation and closure of all executables.

after hours tl: cooking and listening to music helps me de-stress, while meditation aids introspection. i also enjoy an occasional long drive to a nearby beach or a hill station to revitalize my mind.

nC: i have a passion for adventure outings and exploring unknown destinations. Playing cricket and listening to the songs of Mohammed Rafi, S.P. Balasubramaniam, Asha Bhosle, and chitra, are my other interests.

Quotable quotes tl: remember that success is a journey, not a destination. So keep learning to be a better person. dream big and pursue your goals with focus and hard work.

nC: in your professional life, focus on creating value for the client. don’t shy away from connecting with the client, especially during tough times, as they say—‘baat karne se hi baat banti hai’.

“Always have a sense of gratitude and be nice to everyone around you.”

tapas ranjan Lenkahead – e-commerce and ScM coes

nasir with his core team members

“It is crucial to cultivate hobbies. They not only help you to unwind, but also enable you to gain a broader perspective of things, people, and situations.”

nasir chandwale delivery head


It was a fun-filled Christmas celebration for 55 underprivileged children from the green tara Foundation and khulewadi and ambedkar slums as they enjoyed a party organized by cybageasha. a yearly practice, children of alcohol addicts undergoing reformation were invited. a magic show, various games, and mouth-watering snacks were arranged for the kids and blankets were given as return gifts. cybageasha ensured that these children had a memorable evening.

cybage turns Santa

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“each year, we take the festive season as an opportunity to bring smiles to the lives of the less fortunate through our association with ngOs.” - Deepak Nathani, COO, Cybage Software, and Founder, Cybageasha

cybageasha, in the true spirit of giving, contributed a sum of ` 20 lakh, as part of the festive celebrations. an amount of ` 2 lakh each was donated to 10 non-governmental organizations, namely: Sanmati Bal niketan Sanstha, kinara vruddha and Matimanda Seva trust, cochlea Pune for hearing and Speech, Society for the Welfare of the Mentally retarded, astitva Pratishthan, vanvasi kalyan ashram, Late tatya Bapat Smriti Samiti, Jeevan Samvardhan Foundation, doorstep School, and Saad.

celebrating the spirit of giving

From spreading smiles and awareness to undertaking earth-friendly initiatives

First impressionsThe Makar Sankranti festival was a good time to catch up with the ‘newbies’ at Cybage. Here’s what they had to say about their early days at Cybage.

ketan aswani: a friendly environment is a company’s strong asset. though it has been only a few months since i joined, cybage always feels like home. it is and will always be a pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful family. i’m proud to be a cybagian!

nandini Singh: My trainers, managers, leads, and colleagues are passionate engineers who believe in the work they do—a valuable takeaway for me from this organization.

rohit Madan: Cybage makes its first impression even before you enter its premises. i still remember the warm wishes of the security staff the very first day i walked in.

Sonal tiwari: the journey so far has definitely been worth remembering for a lifetime. The magnificent fountains, two tall buildings, the abundant greenery, the basketball court were a few things that caught my attention at the very first glimpse.

nisha advani:a work environment comprising intrapreneurs and innovators is the perfect foundation for building a strong career.

deepika Mohan: the training team was always ready to go the extra mile to ensure that we kept pace. the courteous behavior of my fellow employees makes me feel very secure. the Bringing Life to Work motto of the hr team makes working at cybage fun.

On the occasion of ‘Sankranti’, a grain donation drive was organized, inviting participation from all cybagians. grains amounting to a total 3,370 kgs were collected during the three days of this drive. all the collected grains were donated to ‘chaitanya Mahila Mandal’, ‘radha Medical’, and ‘gurukulam’. these ngOs work towards the betterment of women, children, and senior citizens.

engraining values


Cybage Khushboo

Scholarships worth over ` 1.2 crore the year 2014 has been a trailblazing one for cybage khushboo with the trust’s scholarships crossing ` 1.20 crore. ever since its scholarship programs commenced in 2010, cybage khushboo has sponsored more than 490 students.

cybage khushboo holistic development Program cybage khushboo commenced its holistic development program for the students from 2014-15 batch with the first session held at Pvg college of engineering and technology.

renowned rti activist and career counsellor Mr. vivek velankar addressed the students on various avenues that open up after completing diploma; opportunities beyond private companies (public sector); importance of certification; technical knowledge; career planning; english speaking skills and preparation for aptitude tests. Some of the khushboo-sponsored students, who were placed at prominent Mncs such as tcS, accenture, hSBc, and crompton greaves, were also invited to share their experiences.

Partnership with Bakul tambat institute of nursing education

in 2014, khushboo decided to focus on those educational fields which are not sought after, but offer extremely high employability. exploring the unexplored areas of our education system, khushboo conducted a detailed research on the various courses in the nursing profession and partnered with Bakul tambat institute of nursing education to provide scholarships to 15 deserving students.

khushboo will continue to explore other such vocations for the academic year starting 2015.

Scholarship distribution at Pune vidyarthi griha’s (Pvg) college of engineering and technology

cybage khushboo signed an Mou with Pvg college of engineering and technology to sponsor 15 students pursuing diploma and degree courses in Printing and graphics by donating around ` 2.75 lakh as scholarships.

ritu nathani, trustee, cybage khushboo, and director, cybage, during her visit to the Pvg campus, said, “We are pleased to be associated with Pvg college as the ideology of khushboo and the vision of Pvg run on similar lines—encouraging education beyond economic boundaries. Khushboo identified Printing and graphics as a vocation with tremendous opportunities and guaranteed placements to students even from rural areas.”

Highlights of scholarships to deserving students and partnerships with renowned institutes

Snehalata Panditrecruited by Yardi Software

aniket adakerecruited by accenture

Somnath Bhalkerecruited by crompton

greaves Ltd

taslim Sayyedrecruited by hSBc Software

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nikita dawarerecruited by tcS

Khushboo scholars My mother has been the only working member of our family.

She has supported my needs whenever she could. cybage khushboo was the beacon of hope when my college admission plans seemed impossible due to high fees. With their help, i could complete my education. i’m now supporting my mother by working for Yardi Software. using the knowledge gained, in future, i would like to develop an innovative solution.

My father could only support my education till the diploma level. it crushed me to think about halting my education and taking up a job after diploma. But cybage khushboo understood my plight and supported me with a scholarship to continue with engineering. My confidence was also boosted by the program in soft skills organized by cybage khushboo. though i am working with crompton greaves Ltd., i want to become an IAS officer so that I can work for the people.

My father works at Midc and is the sole bread-winner of our family. Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering and that too in a city like Pune was impossible. cybage khushboo helped me fulfill my dream of getting an engineering degree. I have been hired by tcS through campus recruitments. Since this is just the beginning of my career, i wish to learn more and enrich my knowledge.

My father is an autorickshaw driver. Supporting a large family is an everyday struggle for him. after completing hSc, further education seemed unattainable for me. My father found out about cybage khushboo and the scholarships they provide to the underprivileged yet deserving students. it was with the help of cybage khushboo, that i was able to complete B.Sc. degree. i am placed with hSBc Software development and now capable of supporting my younger siblings. i wish to also study further to become a Software developer.

Supporting three children with the only source of income being selling snacks at the weekly village bazaar was challenging for my parents to make ends meet. Without the major financial backing of cybage khushboo, it would have been impossible for me to pursue engineering and develop my skills for the corporate world. i am successfully placed at accenture. cybage Khushboo gave me the confidence to learn more technologies and aim to become an entrepreneur. Some day, i also wish to write a book on ‘my journey into this technology world’.


Our sports champs

cybage’s annual inter-it table tennis tournament, cybage tt clash, witnessed the participation of more than 90 players representing around 21 it companies in Pune. all proceeds from the event held at the cybage headquarters were directed to cybageasha—the philanthropic arm of cybage.

the championship trophy was bagged by hSBc through a point-based ranking system. Prizes worth more than ` 50,000 were given away to the winners and runners-up of the five category matches. Saplings were given to all players for their participation.

A brilliant first in Hyderabad, an impressive second in Bangalore, and now, a mighty third at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon (SCMM)! Taru Mateti, Head – Documentation & eLearning, finished the full marathon (42.195 km) in 4:28:58, a good 7 minutes faster than her previous timing, coming third in the 50-55 years age category. Joining the league is Jitendra Patel, head – CoE Cloud, a barefoot long-distance runner, who also completed his first full marathon at the SCMM. He has competed in six half marathons since august 2013.

inter-it tt clash 2015

It turned out to be a defining moment at the PDMBA Deccan stage; when the star shuttlers of cybage bagged the champions trophy in the team event against Persistent Systems.

Kudos to our badminton champions: ashish doke, Sachin Bhatt, navneet kumar, and Saurabh kamble.

FrontFoot inter corporate Badminton tournament

ace cueists of cybage came together for the annual 8-ball Pool tournament recently held at the cybage headquarters. it turned out to be a title clash that displayed the warm and friendly environment of cybage. One could see enthusiastic employees practicing pool, trying new skills, and supporting friends all through the event. the following members emerged as winners of the tournament: Women’s Singles: apurva Mendse Men’s Singles: Preetesh Bora, Women’s Doubles: tanvi kalra and Snehal Patil, Men’s Doubles: Pushpak agarwal and deepak rajput, Mixed Doubles: Pratik adhav and apurva Mendse

Pool tournament

Pune

Gandhinagar

ambitious pool players from cybage came together at the intra-cybage pool tournament held at the Gandhinagar office. The Cybagian vs. Cybagian competition saw fingers being crossed and support expressed for favorite players from fellow employees throughout the competition. With tremendous participation and unbelievable support, the following employees bagged the titles:

Men’s Singles: Poojan trivedi, Men’s Doubles: neeraj kataria and Saumil rewari

Mixed Doubles: ravindra rao and urvi desai

Pool tournament

ketan Bhojak was announced the winner of the chess tourney organized at the Cybage Gandhinagar office.

chess tourney

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