Harsh Mathur on Leaving Comfort, Leading with Care, and Solving for Real Impact
“Leaving one’s comfort fosters self-reliance. SAP enabled me to connect complex systems. Life has taught me that anything of enduring value demands patience.” When Harsh Mathur decided to pursue professional opportunities abroad, he embarked on a journey that extended far beyond mere geographical relocation—it marked the beginning of a transformative global career. Originating in India, […]
Marc Correia on Risk, Reinvention, and Believing in Something Bigger
“I want to regret the things I’ve done, not the things I haven’t.” Those words live at the core of who Marc Correia is. A son, a mentor, a learner, and someday—a founder. It’s a sentiment shaped not in boardrooms, but on sports fields, family businesses, and quiet moments of doubt. Behind the SAP consulting […]
Vijay Sachan on the Architecture of Becoming and the Journey Beyond ERP
“I used to think the destination mattered most. Now, I know it’s the journey that shapes you.” For most of his life, Vijay Sachan was the one building structures—Information Architecture, data strategy and data models, frameworks, systems that hold global companies together. But it took him nearly 25 years to realise he was also building something else: himself. […]
Bala Lakshmanan on Building with Grit, Grace, and Foundations You Can’t Always See
Not all foundations are visible. Some of the strongest ones lie underground—unseen, uncelebrated, but absolutely essential. Balachandar “Bala” Lakshmanan knows this deeply—not just as a mechanical engineer and SAP expert, but as a person who has built his life, career, and sense of purpose from quiet strength, deep humility, and the contributions of many. A […]
Divya Varshney on Moving Countries, Raising Kids, and Rebuilding a Career
When Divya Varshney boarded that flight from India to Melbourne, she carried more than luggage. She carried a toddler, a head full of doubts, and a career she wasn’t sure would survive the move. Moving from homeland to another this relocation felt both inevitable and overwhelming especially as the sole provider for her family. “It […]
Sharad Narayan on Courage, Commitment, and What Truly Matters in the End
“Leaders earn trust by putting others ahead.” That’s what Sharad Narayan says when asked about leadership, and it’s not just a metaphor. It’s a way of living, of giving, of being the kind of person who quietly carries weight so others can breathe easier. Behind the quiet strength of this developer-turned-consultant lies a life defined […]
Jacques Maeda on Starting Over, Finding Structure, and Building a Life Through ERP
When Jacques Kim Maeda arrived in Australia in 2016, he didn’t land with a suitcase full of options. He had no job, no visa, no local network. What he did have was a newborn, a partner, and a history of success in SAP across Latin America. But in many ways, none of that mattered. Because this wasn’t a career transition. It was a life reset.
Shalini Misra on Living Unfiltered, Leaving Burnout Behind, and Coaching with Courage
Shalini Misra’s career didn’t begin with a plan—it began with a decision: to earn, to stand on her own feet, and to follow what felt right. At just 20 years old, she walked into a school as a fresh science graduate and walked out five years later with far more than teaching experience.
Aditya Sharma on 2AM Wake-Up Calls, Walking Away to Grow, and Finding Meaning in ERP
Aditya Sharma was only two years into his first ERP role when a small integration bug blocked 27 trucks in Brazil from leaving a Timken facility. “Our Director of IT called me in the middle of the night. He said, ‘I know it’s late, but we really need your help.’”
