Prasanna Paudel on Consistency, Courage, and Learning in Public
There’s a quiet kind of bravery in starting again. Not once, but many times. For Prasanna Paudel, that courage first showed up long before mining value chains or data science leadership. It began in Nepal, in a management-focused degree, at a time when a “future in data” wasn’t something you could clearly see — or […]
Rahul Jacob on Connecting the Dots in Life and ERP
“Connecting the dots never changes, and that’s what keeps me moving forward.” For Rahul Jacob, every step in his journey has been guided by a philosophy of seeing the bigger picture. As an immigrant navigating new countries and cultures, he learned early that no experience is wasted; each challenge, each opportunity, each detour adds a […]
Saurabh Goel on Balancing Authority and Care, Like a Father
Leadership isn’t always about giving orders or hitting targets. Sometimes, it’s about showing up with patience, empathy, and understanding, just like a parent. From School Captain to SAP Architect Saurabh’s journey began on a school sports field, where he first learned that leadership isn’t about individual brilliance — it’s about bringing people together toward a […]
Amitya Sharma on Golf, Grace, and Getting Back Up Again
“You don’t forget the days you felt like giving up. But you remember the quiet voice inside you that said, ‘Try again.’” When you speak with Amitya Sharma, you don’t immediately hear grand declarations or big, boisterous opinions. What you hear is steadiness. A calm voice. A patient pause before every answer. But behind that […]
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 […]
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.
Vishal Bhatia on Partnership, Parenthood, and People-First Leadership in ERP
For Vishal Bhatia, life isn’t neatly split between work and home. Instead, it’s a tapestry woven from every role he plays: SAP consultant, public speaker, community builder, mentor—and perhaps most meaningfully, a father of two.
