In this thematic conversation on S-curves, I am in conversation with my colleague, Coach and serial author, Paramu Kurumathur.
In this conversation, Paramu shares some specific S-Curve in his life:
- School Change: Moving from Trivandrum to Calicut presented challenges like adapting to a new language, culture, and classmates.
- IIT Entrance and College: Entering IIT brought Paramu face-to-face with high competition, where everyone was a topper.
- Job Market Challenges: With limited job opportunities for Aerospace Engineers in India, Paramu had to choose between a scholarship abroad with an unrecognized degree or a less promising job.
- Shifting Gears to Computer Science: This was a major turning point where luck played a role. An available seat in computer science due to others’ choices opened a new path for Paramu.
- Tata Burroughs and Corporate Life: This was another big change, requiring adjustments like dressing professionally. Paramu navigated these changes while building new friendships.
- Marriage, Children, and Work-Life Balance: These personal milestones presented new challenges alongside professional ones.
- Job Stagnation and Transition to Digital: Feeling stuck in his US job, Paramu found a pull factor in the challenge of setting up a GCC for digital right Unix development.
- Startup and NGO: Foray into a startup (Bell Soft) wasn’t successful, coinciding with an industry downturn. He then transitioned to a contrasting role at Action Aid, an NGO.
- Leadership and Scaling: Paramu’s roles at Action Aid and Bell Soft involved leadership responsibilities, scaling up operations, and navigating organizational challenges.
- Entrepreneurship: His entrepreneurial ventures, including the startup, demonstrate his willingness to take risks and pursue new opportunities.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramu-kurumathur-01489a6/
