Software People Stories
by PM Power Consulting
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About this podcast
Stories of what worked and sometimes what did not, in the course of discovering, designing, developing and delivering software based solutions – as shared by practitioners who went through these situations.
Episodes
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- Real People, Real Conversations in an AI-Powered World with Shiv, Gayatri and Chitra · 37 minHow is AI changing the way we think, work, create and solve problems? And as AI becomes increasingly capable, what does it mean for us to remain human? In this special episode of…
- From Writing Code to Orchestrating Intelligence with Raja Subramanian · 26 minIn this episode of Software People Stories – AI and Me, I catch up with Raja Subramanian to explore how AI is changing his world as a developer, consultant and software…
- From Creator to Reviewer, Human & good Humans with S. Srinivasan · 31 minIn this episode, Chitra reconnects with Srini, a long-time technologist and futurist, for a wide-ranging conversation about what AI means right now and where it could take us…
- You cannot ignore AI. Contribute to it. And help others learn AI with Ramesh · 29 min“AI gives you wings,” “Wrong things in, rogue things out,” and “Each one, teach one.” From “What is this?” to an indispensable companion In this episode of Software People…
- AI, Human Capability and the Future of Leadership with Zafar · 34 minFrom democratizing intelligence to redefining how we lead, work and remain human In this episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri Kalyanaraman reconnects with Zafar, who…
- From Punch Cards to AI Companions · 26 minMy guest today is Paramu Kurumathur: IT Leader, Author. Here is the snippets of interesting stories around how AI has changed his life and how he’s impacting AI - From building…
- From Soldering to Software with Yeshwant Satam · 53 minMy guest today is Yeshwant Satam, an ICT professional and consultant with over four decades of experience. In this conversation, he freely shares: • His four-decade journey from…
- Learn, Adapt, Work Hard with Arun Subash Manickam · 54 minMy guest today is Arun Subash Manickam. An Engineering leader at Google. In this conversation, Arun shares: • his journey from Chennai schooling to computer science and a long…
- From Stethoscope to Software with Dr. Kishore Reddy · 1 h 0 minMy guest today is Dr. Kishore Reddy, co-founder of & Chief Strategy Officer at ProHance. Conversation highlights: Background & Early Life: • Kishore grew up across India—moving…
- Don't Worry About AI. Keep Learning with Vasu Vadlamani · 45 minIn this episode of Software People Stories, Gayathri Kalyanaraman speaks with Vasu Vadlamani, a technology leader, architect, entrepreneur and Professor of Practice, about a…
- Data Science and Human Foundations with Ashish Jha · 50 minIn conversation with Ashish Jha, Chitra and Ashish explored - • His childhood fascination with science and literature to working with Tata Steel as an industrial engineer •…
- Accidental Start to an AI-Era Technology Leader with Vijaya Kadiyala · 41 minMy guest today is Vijays Kadiala, ,Executive Director for Architecture, Engineering, AI, Data, Cloud in DBS Tech India talks about his accidental start to an AI Era tech leader…
- Systems thinking, Social bonding & new contracts with Jithu Gopal · 1 h 2 minIntro: Jithu Gopal is a fintech product leader based in Bangalore, with 18+ years across engineering, consulting, and product. He is AVP Product at Scripbox and currently owns…
- Business Before Technology with Mario · 1 h 8 minIn this episode of Software People Stories, I speak with Mario Lewis, a manufacturing specialist turned IT expert with over 35 years of experience. He talks about his career that…
- Making Products Matter with Saraswathi Shant Kumar · 45 minIn this episode of Software People Stories, I speak with Saraswathi, a marketing leader with over 15 years of cross-industry experience, about the role of marketing in…
- Accounting, ERP and Change management with Chander Sankaran · 46 minMy guest today is Chander Sankaran, an ERP and change management Specialist. With a professional background in finance and accounting, he has played many cross-functional roles…
- An Idea Today, an Outcome Tomorrow with Mathangi Sri Ramachandran · 37 minMy guest today is Mathangi Sri Ramachandran, Co-Founder of YuVerse. The conversation included Mathangi ’s early fascination with data-driven decision-making → AI as a force for…
- Enabling Better Decisions Through Data with Sree Krishna Kumaraswamy · 49 minMy guest today is Sree Krishna Kumaraswamy, known more popularly as Krishna, a data and analytics leader with over 20 years of experience spanning consulting and large enterprise…
- AI, Integration, and Innovation with Elangovan Shanmugam · 51 minMy guest today is Elangovan Shanmugam, a seasoned software professional with over 30 years of experience. Among the multiple roles Elangovan has played are Distinguished…
- Leading Through Every Technology Wave with Indira vidyaprakash · 45 minIn this episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri Kalyanaraman speaks with Indra Vidyaprakash, Vice President | Workday Chennai Site Leader, for a conversation spanning three…
- From Navy to SaaS to AI with Ian Hogg · 46 minMy guest today is Ian Hogg, the Chairman of SolvedBy.ai, an applied AI company helping SaaS vendors embed enterprise-grade forecasting, demand and decision intelligence directly…
- From H4 to CEO: Building a Life and Software Company with Rajashri Kidambi · 52 minIn this episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri Kalyanaraman sits down with Rajshri Kidambi, CEO of Radus Software LLC, for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation…
- Reviving Developer Passion with Paramu Kurumathur · 34 minMy guest today is a good friend and colleague - and not to forget with whom I was a co-author for a book, Paramu Kurumathur. In this episode, Paramu discusses how his recent…
- From Gaming to Global Efficiency with Evan J Schwartz · 52 minMy guest today is Evan J. Schwartz, the COO of AMCS Group North America, a global leader in sustainable cloud technology. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor and Board Advisor…
- Navigating Career Curves and Breaks with Chaitra Rao · 54 minMy guest today is Chaitra Partha Rao, Vice President at Daimler Truck Innovation Center India – Manufacturing , Sales & Aftersales. Chaitra shares how her childhood aspirations…
- Navigating Tech and Chaos with Tyler Wells · 50 minMy guest today is Tyler Wells, co-founder of Brain Grid. Tyler recounts 25+ years in software, from an early IBM XT to work across military communications, startups…
- Building a Business Dream with L A Balamurugan · 52 minMy guest today is L.A. Balamurugan, known as Bala. With extensive experience in software development, he now plays the role of a delivery coach. In this conversation filled with…
- Unleashing Potential with Rajesh Sharma · 54 minIn this episode, I am in conversation with Rajesh Sharma, co-founder and chief product officer of ProHance. Rajesh covers a lot of ground starting from his move from Public…
- A real natural with Arundathi Rao · 53 minHost: Chitra Gurjar • 4 decades and counting, always energized to do something, work is my DNA • From post and telegraph to giving tuitions to creating her own agency to study •…
- Bits, Banking & Business Analytics with Muthusamy Vetrivel · 33 minIn this episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri speaks with Muthusamy Vetrivel, Manager – Business Analytics at Saudi National Bank (formerly Saudi French Bank), about a…
- Beyond Coding: Thriving as a Thinker in the Age of AI with Manisha Deshpande · 37 minIn this special Women’s Day episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri sits down with Manisha Deshpande, VP, Digital Platform Engineering at Neurealm, for a deeply reflective…
- Belong, Don't Blur with Dr. Vaijayanthi Srinivasaraghavan (Viji) · 39 minIn this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri speaks with Dr. Vaijayanthi Srinivasaraghavan (Viji) — a seasoned technology leader, Senior…
- Beyond Clean Tech: From Science to Scale with Hiranmayee Vedam · 34 minIn this episode of Software People Stories, Gayatri sits down with Hiran , Co-founder of Ashwatta Sustainability Ventures (domain Ashwatta.earth) , to explore how climate…
- Leading with Purpose with Sujatha Ramani · 50 minSujatha Ramani brings together corporate precision and grassroots purpose. With leadership experience at global companies like HP and Wipro, and two entrepreneurial ventures of…
- Evolving Workplace Culture with Srini Sundararajan · 48 minThis is part of the specials we have every year focusing on women in IT. In this conversation, Srini Sundararajan shares his experiences and perspectives on empowering women in…
- Building Global Tech Solutions with VR Govindarajan · 51 minIn this episode of Software People Stories, VR Govindarajan, aka Govi, the co-founder and executive chairman of Perfios Software, shares his comprehensive journey from the early…
- Knowledge Management Insights with Jordan Richards · 55 minIn this episode of Software People Stories, Jordan Richards, a Digital Transformation and Knowledge Management technologist, and Founder of Tacitous (www.tacitous.com) a…
- Navigating Technological Changes with Sudipta Lahiri · 60 minIn this podcast episode, Sudipta Lahiri, Head Of Engineering and Products at Nimblework, Inc shares his compelling journey from growing up in a cosmopolitan township and studying…
- Tech Entrepreneurial Insights with Bhargav Bhikkaji · 53 minIn this podcast episode, Shiv is in conversation with Bhargav Bhikkaji, a tech leader, entrepreneur, and founder-CTO of MajorDomo Inc with deep expertise in cloud and Gen-AI…
- Navigating Career Paths with Anees Haidary · 56 minIn this podcast episode, Shiv is in conversation with Anees Haidary, Global Head, Operational Excellence, Data Privacy, and Global Workforce Management at Sasken Technologies…
- Loving Failure and Learning Daily with Kumaran Anandan · 1 h 2 minIn this podcast episode, Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Kumaran Anandan, CTO of TinyMagiq and Enterprise Architect —shares a refreshingly honest journey across…
- From Backend IT to Frontline Digital Transformation with Shubhangi · 46 minIn this podcast episode, Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Shubhangi M Josiam, Digital Head APAC of Alstom about her 18+ year journey across GE and Alstom, moving from…
- New Year message from our Hosts · 6 minAs we step into 2026, a heartfelt thank you to all our listeners for your time, trust, and continued support. Your engagement, feedback, and encouragement mean a lot to us and…
- Embracing Change and Challenges with Hasan Siddiqui · 1 h 1 minIn this episode, Hasan Siddiqui, a veteran in the IT industry, recounts his extensive and diverse career in the software and technology industry, offering valuable insights and…
- Curiosity-Driven Success with Ravikiran Pothukuchi · 53 minMy guest today is Ravikiran Pothukuchi, the leader of Dassault Systèmes’ Enterprise Portfolio business in India. In this conversation, Ravi shares his journey from his humble…
- Evolving Security Practices with Ben Wilcox · 52 minIn this episode of the Software People Stories, my guest Ben Wilcox is the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at ProArch. Ben shares his fascinating…
- Empowering Developers with Yaron Schneider · 36 minIn this episode of Software People Stories, Shiv is in conversation with Yaron Schneider, co-founder of Diagrid and a seasoned developer and entrepreneur deeply involved in the…
- Numbers, Networks, and Nuance with Madhavan Jagannathan · 38 minGayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Madhavan Jagannathan (Maddy) , Instrument and Control Engineer by training, software technologist by experience, and financial…
- From Banking to Boardrooms with Rupam Tandon · 35 minGayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Rupam Tandon, Financial Executive with 30 years of experience across banking, asset management, and insurance. She’s also a certified…
- Bridging Engineering and Marketing with Mike Maynard · 46 minIn this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Mike Maynard, the Managing Director/CEO of the Napier Group, a PR firm. Mike shares his unconventional career journey from…







