Cloud Computing:

Revolutionizing Business and Technology

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WHERE DO YOU SEE THE INDUSTRY HEADING IN 2023?

The industry will continue to focus on cloud computing to achieve zero footprints of on-premises data centres. Data will continue to be a key area of focus with continued concerns on data governance from the perspective of data privacy and security. Realistic application of AI/ML will be part of organization strategies promoting tangible benefits as an outcome. Industry focus on smart initiatives across sectors will keep promoting IoT. With such new age technology, focus on cyber security will be an integral part of any enterprise strategy.

In Your Opinion Has There Been An Increase In The Awareness Of Diversity And The Positive Role It

PLAYS IN THE WORKPLACE?

There will be an obvious positive impact as the cloud promotes digital collaboration without the need for collocating. Availability is always ensured, and AI/ML initiatives will further boost not only efficiency but also effectiveness as compared to today.

PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM WORK ENVIRONMENT AND WORK CULTURE.

Employee-centric company is of course everybody’s dream work environment. Especially with changing trends of remote working vs on-site, delivery focused approach ensuring work-life balance is key. Such an environment always promotes positivity and has a greater impact on the overall stability and growth of the organization.

WHAT IS THE MOST ENGAGING OR SATISFYING ASPECT OF YOUR JOB ROLE?

Being in Arada is like joining a family. As a CTO when the digital transformation program called Evolve was presented to the Board/ Key leadership teams, they not only understood the rationale behind the transformation but also agreed to take a few steps back to embark on 24 months digital transformation program. This shows the trust and support extended by the management and their willingness to go through disruption for such a longer duration.

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF YOUR JOB ROLE?

For a CTO or CIO, the technology is never a challenge. Management buy-in of strategies and strategic alignment with the rest of the leadership and key stakeholders is key. Managing changes, and soft issues and continuing to engage the user group part of the transformation is key to the success of the transformation.

WHAT IS YOUR 2023 PLAN FOR YOUR DEPARTMENT?

HOW DO YOU PLAN TO TAKE integral part of this objective.

HOW DO YOU PLAN TO BUILD YOUR TEAMS?

In order to transform business needs into technology solutions, high-performing teams are key factors to consider. We follow a 30:70 resource model where 30% is a headcount and the rest is dynamic resources like project temps/contractors.

CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT A TIME YOU LEAD A CULTURALLY DIVERSE TEAM?

At Arada, we have a very diverse team with 22+ nationalities on board. Everyone works as per Arada's work culture and is aligned to key principles of Arada- We Are Dynamic, We Deliver and We Care. This foundation always promotes better collaboration.

WHICH WAS YOUR MOST SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR COMPANY IN 2022 AND HOW DID IT IMPACT OR INFLUENCE THE BUSINESS?