When trust is built…
( In the picture: Sonny Kunnakat, MD Worldwide Operations Applied Materials with Honble Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw. Also present, CEO ISM Akash Tripathi ji, Chief of Staff-ISM Sagar Sharma and Shannu Kaw Sr Director, Applied Materials) Led a door-knock session for … Continued
Semiconductor Packaging..a personal milestone!
2 sessions per weekend; 1.5-2 hrs per session! + a range of exciting of tech talks on semiconductor packaging over the last 4 months earned me my Certification in Device and Systems Packaging from BITS Pilani/ Georgia Tech collaborative course. … Continued
India’s Semiconductor Vision – Realization of a dream…
Over the last 14 years, from the era of MAIT with its path-breaking report recommending a semiconductor vision for India to my years at MAIT, I have lived a dream – of India having its own electronics manufacturing industry and … Continued
Serving God by Serving Humanity…
Serving God by Serving Humanity… The role of husband, wife and parent is fundamental to the perpetuity of a society. Yet, it is difficult for impoverished couples to fulfil this in the absence of a competent parent. In this blog … Continued
Two ways that Applied Materials shaped me…
Applied Materials shaped me in two distinct ways over the years… Applied Materials has been a wonderful professional experience over the last decade. I am sharing here two unique programs that resonate with me, represent the company core values and … Continued
A Stroll Down Memory Lane: 4 Tips for the perfect Chandni Chowk food Walk!
Chandni Chowk, the bustling heart of Old Delhi, is a food lover’s paradise. And what better way to explore it than with a group of old friends? This Saturday, I had the pleasure of joining a group of my college … Continued
HP DeskJet turns 25!
The World’s Most Loved Printers just turned 25! 25 years ago, I had the privilege of launching the HP DeskJet printers in India. It was an era strongly dominated by the dot matrix printers – and I remember the dealers telling me … Continued
The Not-to-do list!
Just completed a productivity workshop on Linkedin Learning. One of the most interesting modules invited me to carefully think over my not-to-do list! This is the list of things we will consciously choose not-to-do! They are a drain on our … Continued
Sky is the limit…Asli Udaan hai baki…
Applied Materials is honored to receive the Electronics Maker award for the Most Innovative Company in the year 2022. I received the award on behalf of the corporation – and in my crisp message to the industry -I just spoke … Continued
Machines will fail, it is People who make the difference….
Machines will fail, it is People who make the difference…. On my return flight from SFO, I met a wonderful young man with a unique, can-do attitude in life. My pre-booked seat turned out to be a lemon deal – … Continued