-Engineers’ Day Insights: Visionaries Reflect on Innovation and Progress
National Engineers’ Day in India is celebrated on September 15 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of one of the country’s most eminent engineers and Bharat Ratna awardee, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
Engineers are the architects of progress, the dreamers who turn ideas into reality. On Engineer’s Day, we celebrate these innovators who shape the world with their brilliance and creativity. From designing towering skyscrapers to developing cutting-edge technology, engineers tackle complex challenges with unwavering determination. They bridge the gap between imagination and execution, revolutionizing industries and improving lives. Their ingenuity drives advancements in healthcare, transportation, communication, and countless other fields, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Engineers are the unsung heroes behind the conveniences and marvels of our modern world. Today, we honor their dedication and the future they engineer for us all.
On Engineers’ Day, we embark on a journey through the minds of visionaries and leaders who have left an indelible mark on the world of technology. Today, we hear from remarkable individuals who represent a spectrum of industries and expertise, yet they all share a common thread—their unwavering dedication to engineering excellence. Their insights and quotes illuminate the path to innovation, the challenges of tomorrow, and the relentless pursuit of technological advancement. Join us as we delve into their perspectives and celebrate the profound impact engineers make on our world.
Industry Overview on Engineer’s Day
On Engineer’s Day, we celebrate the pivotal role engineers play in shaping our modern world. The industry overview reflects a dynamic landscape marked by innovation and transformation. Engineers are at the forefront of technological advancements, from renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure to artificial intelligence and space exploration. They drive economic growth, solve complex problems, and ensure societal progress. However, challenges such as climate change, cybersecurity threats, and resource depletion demand constant adaptation and innovation. Engineers are vital in finding solutions to these global issues. Engineer’s Day reminds us to appreciate and support these dedicated professionals driving change for a brighter future.
Here are the quotes of some prominent industry experts:
Mr. Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India
Engineer’s Day is a celebration of innovation, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of progress. In India, our engineers are the architects of transformation, bridging dreams with reality. Today, we salute the unwavering spirit of our engineering community, whose brilliance shapes a brighter future for our nation and the world.
Mr. Harmeet Chauhan, Global Head – Engineering Edge, Wipro Limited
The future of engineering talent in India is bright, driven by a young workforce, sustained economic momentum, and disruptive technologies. New challenges across product development, operations, business, and technology — and the new Generative AI tools to address them — are why this is perhaps the most exciting time for engineers since the dawn of the computer age. To succeed in this fast-changing landscape, employers and engineers must prioritize upskilling, building trust, embrace failure as an opportunity for growth, and using AI responsibly. By fostering a learning and collaborative culture, we can create better opportunities for everyone, ensuring sustainable growth and success.
Mr. Ram Meenakshisundaram, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Virtusa Corporation
Technological advancements have significantly contributed to global progress, with engineers driving innovation and designing new solutions. Engineers are vital in pushing these changes, creating solutions, and driving impactful innovation. India is now a hub for tech innovation, fostering growth locally and abroad. At Virtusa, Engineer’s Day is special as we celebrate those shaping the future with their dedication to engineering excellence. Engineers drive innovation, progress, and vision. Aligned with our ‘Engineering First’ approach, this day signifies the essence powering our solutions, culture, and success. Engineering’s future is boundless; we lead with our engineers’ passion, turning challenges into opportunities.
Mr. Atulya Kaushik Co-Founder & CEO, PrepInsta
Innovation serves as the lifeblood of our nation, and our esteemed engineers stand as the unwavering guardians of this vital pulse. Here at PrepInsta, we take immense pride in our role as enablers, supporting these visionary engineers in their remarkable journey of turning dreams into reality. In the realm of technology and innovation, engineers possess the remarkable ability to translate abstract concepts into tangible, game-changing solutions.
On this Engineers’ Day, I, alongside the entire PrepInsta team, extend our heartfelt appreciation to the engineering community. As an engineer myself, I hold a profound sense of pride in being a part of this extraordinary community, and I am genuinely humbled by the contributions of engineers in shaping a brighter and more innovative future.
Mr. Karun Tadepalli, Founder and CEO, byteXL
Historically, students have pursued engineering solely as a means to securing high-quality jobs. What they do not understand is that being mere engineers in the current times may not be relevant unless students and freshers upgrade their skills and adopt new technologies. We live in the times of AI which will automate many facets of engineering. While domain knowledge is necessary to understand the details of the work at hand, one must be in the process of continuous learning and upgrading skills to keep up with market demand. A paradigm shift is occurring in specialized roles, and despite AI automation, human input is still crucial. A practical approach to complex problem-solving should be taught to students in order for them to be competitive in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
Mr. Ajeya Motaganahalli, Vice President, Engineering and Managing Director, R&D, Pure Storage India
On this Engineers Day, we celebrate the spirit of human brilliance, creativity, and innovation that aspires to disproportionately impact our lives. From finding sustainable solutions to combating climate change, ensuring access to clean water, or developing technology to improve healthcare, engineers are at the forefront of addressing critical global issues. As the driving force behind progress, the impact of engineering craftsmanship is ubiquitous in every facet of our modern way of life. At Pure Storage, we too strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible, making technology more sustainable, reliable, efficient, and accessible to all.
Prof Bishnu Pal, Professor & Dean of School of Engineering and Academics
National Engineering Day is celebrated in India to honor and remember the pioneer Engineer Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshsagundam Visvesvaraya on his birthday anniversary and pay tribute to the relentless spirit of innovation and engineering excellence inculcated and propagated by him that drives our nation forward. In the Indian education industry, we recognize that nurturing the next generation of engineers is paramount. We need to empower our youth with knowledge, skills, and inspiration, for they are the architects for a brighter tomorrow, who will build the bridge to a future limited only by their imagination and determination. At Mahindra University, we are very proud to cultivate the future cadre of outstanding engineers by offering them a top-tier education, nurturing their creative spirit, and inspiring them to aspire and aim for engineering excellence. Our dedicated students and faculty members are pursuing pioneering research, which I strongly believe will indeed bestow significant benefits upon the society.
Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India
As we celebrate National Engineer’s Day, we are reminded of the incredible power of innovation that drives our industry forward. Engineers are the architects of the future, and their unwavering dedication to solving complex challenges has led to remarkable advancements in technology across industries. At MediaTek, we salute the brilliant minds behind the circuits and chips that power our world, while also applauding the ceaseless efforts of the entire engineering community. Their creativity, expertise, and tireless commitment continue to shape the future of electronics and enable progress across all sectors, as India strides into its Amrit Kaal. On this special day, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting their groundbreaking work in every way possible.
Rituparna Mandal, General Manager, MediaTek Bangalore
On this National Engineers Day, we celebrate all the engineers who, with their brilliant and intrepid spirits, weave together the threads of science and technology to create the framework of human advancement. At MediaTek, our engineers are the heart and soul of our company, and today, we applaud their creativity and ingenuity. As we commemorate this day, let us also recognize the need to foster the next generation of global engineers, with a special focus on bringing more women into the fold. We must reiterate our commitment to making their journeys more fulfilling, by nurturing their passion, and providing them with the right tools to flourish in a highly competitive environment. May the spirit of innovation guide our path toward a sustainable world powered by engineering genius!
Rajeeva Lochan Sharma, MD, Barco India
India is continuously enhancing its presence in the global technology and innovation landscape. Chandrayaan Mission has successfully demonstrated to the world our engineering poweress with frugal innovation. On this National Engineer’s Day, I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the passion and determination of our engineers and our innovators. It presents a perfect opportunity to reinforce the technology industry’s dedication to cultivating an ideal environment for our engineers, emphasizing cost-effective strategies and a steadfast focus on continuous skills development.
Vipul Singh, CEO & co-founder, Aereo
One of the most important roles in society is of engineers. They are an extremely valuable resource in every organization. At Aereo, engineers are critical to developing innovative solutions that impact billions of lives. Whether it’s working on groundbreaking patents or taking our drone tech to greater heights, they are irreplaceable. As India transitions into a Global Drone Hub, engineers, especially in the drone industry will play a pivotal role.
Mr. Anji Maram, CEO, and Co-founder, of CriticalRiver
After COVID-19, the role of engineers became more pivotal than ever. They steered the rapid digital transitions, ensuring that businesses, educational institutions, and essential services remained functional and efficient. Engineering teams play a key role in helping clients navigate challenges and seize new opportunities in a dramatically altered landscape. Through automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, IT engineers are streamlining business operations, driving efficiency, and reducing costs.
Mr. Suresh VP, COO, and Co-Founder, Experion Technologies
In the post-COVID times, we’ve witnessed remarkable digital transformations and global business advancements, all thanks to the relentless efforts of engineers worldwide. They spearheaded cloud-based platforms that ensured business continuity when the world needed it most. IoT and AI played a pivotal role in healthcare during the pandemic, monitoring patient health and enabling remote care. Post-COVID, these technologies have continued to thrive, giving birth to contactless solutions that are now an integral part of our everyday lives.
Janani Lakshmanamurthy, Associate Director, Project Management, Bounteous
In today’s digital era of captivating AI & ML solutions, software companies must nurture an innovative cohort of socially responsible tech enthusiasts. Companies should carefully plan for the responsible use of AI by their workers, giving them autonomy to think differently than technology and algorithms while also working together with partners and customers to create innovative, valuable, and sustainable products and solutions.
Manish Bafna, SVP of Engineering at Responsive (formerly RFPIO)
National Engineer’s Day in India on September 15 celebrates the remarkable contributions of engineers shaping our world. At Responsive (formerly RFPIO), we celebrate our talented software engineers for all the long hours and incredible progress they’ve made on our platform during the last year. We are fortunate enough to have environmentally aware professionals who are always trying to harness the power of software architectures to improve overall efficiency and reduce energy consumption. By employing techniques such as code optimization, caching, and load balancing, they ensure that software applications run smoothly while minimizing energy consumption.
Sabarinath C Nair, Founder & CEO, Skillveri
Engineering is about a relentless pursuit for perfection balanced with optimization of valuable resources. Developing the right kind of skills is essential to minimize inefficiencies and prevent wasteful practices. At Skillveri, we have built transformative Extended Reality (XR) based solutions that deliver precise skill training while eliminating wastage and emissions. We take pride that we are driving innovation while engineering a sustainable future.
Karthikeyan Sridossan, Executive Vice President – Strategy & Growth, Indium Software
Engineering plays a critical role in creating a sustainable future. It entails developing solutions that meet current demands while also preserving resources for future generations. This encompasses various aspects such as environmental responsibility, renewable energy, optimized resource utilization, and ethical implementation of IT. Indium supports this commitment by offering solutions that reduce energy consumption, enhance resource efficiency, and enable responsible data management. This includes data analytics for ESG insights for the financial sector, a carbon calculator for measuring enterprise carbon footprints, and an E2E data governance framework for the energy sector to facilitate renewable energy integration and a greener future.
Mr. Raja Poladi, Head of India Development Center, Egen (formerly known as SpringML, Inc.)
As we celebrate Engineer’s Day, I am reminded of the incredible power of engineering to shape a sustainable future. At Egen formerly known as SpringML, Inc., we are committed to harnessing the ingenuity of our team to drive positive change. Our recent project exemplifies this commitment, as we collaborated with forward-thinking companies to combat climate change head-on.
One of the key features of our solution is its ability to set aggressive targets and continuously monitor net-zero plans. On this Engineer’s Day, let us celebrate the role of engineering in creating a sustainable and prosperous future for all. Together, we can engineer a world where innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.
K.V. Sudha, Head – Talent Acquisition, Dell Technologies India
At Dell Technologies, our team of the industry’s finest engineers with cutting-edge technical skills, work relentlessly with an unwavering commitment to innovation, incubating and delivering new products, and regularly filing patents. They play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our growth objectives consistently. On this Engineer’s Day, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the engineers who serve as a cornerstone of our innovative efforts, not only enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions but also equipping our partners with the latest enterprise solutions across various IT domains.
Michael P. Morris, CEO and Co-Founder of Torc
Software engineers that work effectively with teams across multiple geolocations are vital to developing solutions that quickly address global environmental and societal challenges, like energy management, waste reduction, and human and material resource optimization. They utilize hard and soft skills across various disciplines to create progressive technology and processes that fuel sustainable behaviors and have the expertise to leverage historical data and predictive analysis with AI to drive measurable change.
In a nutshell
National Engineer’s Day draws near, and the collective wisdom and insights shared by these industry experts serve as a testament to the remarkable journey of engineering. From pushing the boundaries of innovation to addressing global challenges, engineers play a pivotal role in shaping our world. As we reflect on their words and celebrate their contributions, let us remember that the spirit of engineering knows no bounds. It is a force for positive change, a source of inspiration, and a driving force behind the progress of humanity. On this special day, we honor engineers everywhere and look forward to the exciting future they continue to engineer for us all.
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