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This edition celebrates trailblazers who challenge conventions, break boundaries, and turn vision into lasting impact. Their journeys prove that success today is no longer measured only in titles or profits—but in transformation, influence, and the legacy they leave behind.

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7. CONTENTS

THE SIGNATURE STORY

Ratnakumar Gorthi
Engineering Excellence Beyond Boundaries

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

The Human Side of Leadership
Building Trust in a Remote World,

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

The Mentorship Effect
How Today's Leaders Shape Tomorrow's Visionaries

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11. THE SIGNATURE STORY

Engineering Excellence
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Executive Director
Quality Engineering and
Testing Services, Deloitte South Asia LLP.

12. vie and in case of Ratnakumar Gorthi, that

ape was forged by humility, cc, and an
nfiching condence in he poner of enduranee From e
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‘merous sacrifices to provide him with bete educational
opportunities, tothe global comido: of Deloitte, where he
de curenly serving a Executive Director - Quality
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‘What began as a profession in Chemical Engineering,
(wickty evolved it journey across technology ever
‘hanging frontier Hei riven by curiosity and courage,
‘moved from chemical plate o distal cooper,
perfecting the art of reinvention, His chusism for quality
rove him 1 develop frameworks that imagined Quality
Tinginering aa static crablrof corporate change,
combining Design Thinking, Lean Six Sigma, and
(Generative Al erate Flur ready systeme and came

ei egandd a one of nd moat inventiv voices in
Quality Enpinerng, and his Teadcrship style is marked by
pato, adaptahily, nd a purpose driven vision, Beyond
colles and price, hi Lay e defined hy ow he tm
Probleme ini partait and motes poop to
improve, demonstrating that ruc succes is buin long:
term eet rather han ie

“The Foundation: Where Values Meet Vision

Ranakumar's sory bains not with advantages, bt with
anchors, th kind that ground you in reality white propelling
ou toward possibility His father worked clerical jo in
{he irrigation department. Hie mother tant mesic with
ui daiation Together, hey made decicion tat wald

“Focus on what needs to be
done to accomplish the
task, not on the challenges
that stand in the way.”

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ler be rajoctey of ir ons ie they rebated o
pay ley te provid him with ter educational
‘ppotunites

‘Aste youngest child and only son afer Bree dager, he
row up tin silent serie that spe hauler than
‘words His parte val oh pew that came
is compass: "Enjoy every moment with what you have amd
never compare your fe wth others.” This wisdom, simple
yet profound, aught he tht genuine Fine sims
Tram purpose, not passions

isses, who si afestionty eal Him cir had
brother” formed a protective cn around his dreams. His
wife and daughcr coin that lepaey today, encouraging
im wo seize every opportunity tht comes his way. This
‘ly support sytem, bl om umaavering bel nd
none love, hace the invisible free being every
mieten he achieved ie

“The Transformation: From Chemical Plans to Digital
Frontera

Rainakumas fist job interview ative at a moment of
rushing pressure One of the sisters avait marrage. His
parent bak blanc did Hs father lay hospitalized
just day efor the iterview. Yet, be tar a
rose nt perfomance, ring is rola
‘Chemical Enginoer in a ing publi sector enero.
‘Tht moment marked he Ss of many vieores bom om
‘determination and grace

Ale completing hi B.Tech in Chemical Engineering,
via struck again, secured an Al India Rank 0173
in GATE ad eared mission 1 IT Madras or his
MTech, However, fe presented test tha transcended
dei. With hi father approaching rirement he made
{choice that defi his character roti my
supper over personal advancement. This decision, ota in
ani and responsibility. demonstrat hat success
means itl une hard with thous who pe ream

A few years int his caer, curiosity Led him toward
charte Venen. The rail evolving work of
Information Technology beckoned nd he answered. He
reinvent hime ava softwar develop, diving into a
nie new domain with character ends The
‘old rst paid dividendo a performance quickly
“caught aenton, caning him an apporta to werk the
United See

14. (Over nett nine years abroad, he accelerated trough the
ranks. Within six years he ose o Senior Project Manag
Teig large global teams and driving transformation
Brough innovation, delivery excellence, and slakcholdr
tent Hisjourey excmplied how adapta and
sont earning can open dors that formal redesich
Alone canot.

The Discovery: Finding Purpose in Quality Engineering

In 2008, Ratnakumar discover his
proc mara his analytical scumen wath creative
problem solving. Quality Engincring became more than a
profsion it came is pupesc. He boga
inaliatonalcng vansfomaive kamrwerk dat
revwlationtad how organza approached qualit

ra; dons thal

By embodiing Design Thinking and Lean Six Sigma
principles into Quality Engineering practices, he euabliched
mex benchmark fr coat optimization, icone, and
niligent testing, His vision extended beyond traditional
(esting methodologies. He reneged Quality Engine

aca matric val driver hor than merely an operational

Today, he pionsring Gencratve Al drives Quality
Engin und ESG aged meurance practices. His
as fundamentally altered how elerrses achieve qual,
rome esco testing ino predictive incline
Under hi oadenip, Quality Assurnce evolved from à
backend fiction ito eral lover of business

“The Philosophy: Leading Through Change

In technology's ever accelerating lindecape, Rtrakumar
ihnen plloophy lal sigui exceptional
Tender fom ordinary manager. "Face om chat med 10
Le dom to acopla the task, not onthe challenges that
stand in the moy he expli. Tis pergpetive reihe
nent fem apechonsio o action, ung ect and
accelerating mceningfe elo

He operates wih strategic framework that balances
‘immediate performance with awe readiness. His annual
roadmap dedicate ty porent 10 ssaiing his as
aa wih eva vesing focus on invalid eos
“mpeosement Thy percent pos basin expansion and
scaling eppomurites Twenty percent inves in ature
readiness, exploring emerging echnologics, tok, and
Framework lo stay ahead of industry eves

This discipline appranc ix ulin Satur ray
workforces that are capable of anticipating and mitigating
sks that accompany rapid technological evolution Mi
partant erates speinphoarh ee innovation
"that contin des how Quality
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What ly signés him his
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Despite demanding schedule, he

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hat e calla "etre ready leader
Tora fte ready ear”

15. "Leadership begins the
moment you stop focusing
on yourself and start
enabling others to grow.”

When COVID-19 upend he word overnight
Ratnakumar faced one of his career’ most ci
Ieaderup challenges. Workplace dynamics fled fren
“work fom office only” o "work from home only"
practesllyintntancouy, Many cam members ar thet
fais fel dirty sete by the vires

Rather han succumbing 10 ancy, he focused on what hc
could coto. He chanced the energy towards enhancing

tus team’s Adaptabiliy Quotient, elping people reimagine
ose work co be done dhfrently ber han dtenency
He convenad open brainstorming sessions that od not
"What challenges wil hs erste" bt "What do we nocd
Lo do to cure seamless, high quality delivery despite he
challenges”

hist fom fer to Focus nass the eam with
postivity and owacrship. Within months thy srcaminod
‘elvery operations, reine communication chanel, and.
‘normalized virtual collaboration

When near twenty sve percent ofthe tam required
‘mandatory lave to care for themscives or familie, his

Ieaderahip eva rom adaptability to advesty
‘management. Leveraging his Lan Six Sigma expre, he
mat proces ontimiraion exer that timated pon
‘aloe add activities an certero tention on erica path
dalverbles

adopta kept us moving. adversy made us strange:
sets, denn the

Pandemic not asa hack bat sa traslormatonslchaper

that strengthened reslicnce and acocrt digital mau.

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16. elle Acknowledged

thre dea in th IT indy, Ratnakumar
Yan hits egacy defi by consistent inmaion and
rentes pursuit of excellence: He co autora tuo,
Hand reports with NASSCOM and KPMG, "Software
“Testing Digital Quality Asurance A Perdiz SH i
2019 and "Sofware Testing Trend Shaping Ihe dry”
in 2027 both widely garde staph defining
pepe on Quality Engineering voli in Tin

“The Confederation of tndianIndastry has ecg his
Lean driving Ins 40d di

«orient, aunrding him Bronze and Silv Awa nthe
in CH National Competition in 2022, followed by a Gold
Ava in the th CH National Competition in 2023

As a respecta voice inthe Quality Engineering
army, he his liver Keynote seen a premio
{echnology forums, including the Sth Word Tet

1) voraces.)

"Titles fade, technologies

evolve, but the impact you

create through your people,
that endure.”

Emginecring Summit in 2022 and ie Step Summit in
2023, where he presented "ESG Centric Quality
Engiecring Services” A the Test Automation Summit in
2005, bis Keynote "Shaping the Future The Transformative
Role of Gon li Software Testing” mad widespread
sec

The ycar 2025 brought multiple prestigious recognition:
{he Quality Leadership Award from World Quality Congres
& Awan in July the Man of Excellence Award fom

Indian Achucveré Forum in September, and Most
Innovative Quay Engincenng Profesional ofthe Year
rom Golden Aim Awards for Excellence & Leadership in
November.

The Legacy: Beyond Profesional Achlevements

Ye Ranakumar measures sucess not mers in accoldos
tin fled creams, He has transformed cach childhood
aspiration ine milcstoncs of pride and grate, securing
rewarding caro, casunng his stem’ happy marmages,

17. {aking his parents tothe United Stats filing his fathers
ram offing in helicopter over Niagara Falls,
purchasing is own homes, and rang hi love for
‘machines with Triumph Rocket JR bike and a Mecodos
Her that ced is proud mathe

Despite these accomplishments, he remains deeply
rounded, coming to cae for both his parents aná
Frets a lw with devoción. is le sands a stat to
how hut, ratita, and family support ca transform,
"Smile Reims mio rodar Jeu

“The Windom: Lessons for Aspiring Leaders

Fer os aspiring to leadership, Rtnakumar os
guidance forged though experien: Leadership bogies
the moment ox stop focusing om yourself and start
‘nahin thers to grow" He bliovesffetive adore
Foundation ie in cf narenes and

paty understanding not just what dives you, ut what
inspires tho tend yo

He encourages future ars to say cris and ko
leaning in an ca of constan disrupt, tea with
«bici grou in intra wansform challenges
iso partait by viewing sic though aight
lean Tas fade. lechnolagis evolve, ul the impar ou
re thn your people, hat endures" sax wäh
‘ict conviction.

His ments words guide him si Y me get the ae
‘equation righ, ur grow a natural corollary, both
Ihe journey traverse far am Ihe onen ht es
ahead”

The Balance

f Beyond the Boardroom

Rainakumur channels his passion ito fines, hing the
sym sin days weekly, and exploring ope roads with his
Tier’ cab His creative apr is jy in intros desa,
Hong family wave, discovering now places, wring
crec pot, and nurturing nature Gough gardening,
refers of his grounded yet vibrant personality.

"Success im meusured by how fr ahcod you are of then,
ut by how far youve come from where you started."
Concludes Hs mantra remar nimple yt power say
«unos stay humble, and nove top evolving. "Grow every
sey, ud ensure your growth pire bes a rise with

rom tha ricky bicycle im Vijayawada 1 he cling edge
of gonertive Al drive quality engineering Ratnakumar
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21. The Role of Communication in Building Connection

In remote contests, communication it a weapon ut the
[eadersip fine. Without tone, nen, and cari, keds
mas overcommunicate but in a responsible way, tween
transparency and empathy, dicovcin the mle path

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and open frdhuck chanel bald rest and transparency

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too, When the employees are heard and count, they sense
‘more men and more confidence wath managen

Empomerment, Not Micromanaging

Micromanaging isthe biggest challenge or vital Kader,
Bclicving Gt tears wl gett done with es commotion is
à demonstration of ith in thoi capability and alle them
sutonomy. Empowering with resonate cquivale o
vin morc commitment nd imagination

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prov pecs Be penbler slogan imorafon. They
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Balance of structure and rcdom, teams ar ab

Building Culture Across Distance

Organizaional elle tend to exis in body habits and
shared space, bl a fof world, there is culture in
‘hare convertion, behavior, and valu, Leadership takes
{he leading role in maintaining such culture hy showing
authentic nclusivencas and leaner

Party to elchrue milesoncs party to recognize ots, and
uphold tals vital cote hours team celebration
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24. The Mentorship Effect

HOW

TODAY'S LEADERS
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TOMORROW'S VISIONARIES

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of napiration nd vise — Che wna md of
ment tht charted com. Mentor has

‘hn an integral part of personal and profesional

development fr centuria, closing he gop tween vision

and clon. In this age ofbesines sophistication where

veis certain excep hangs nl the nly cutané

eine mor ati, mentorship ol Justa growth proces.
A nie neces.

Menton foster culture o acces and empawremment
Menton guarantee thee is the passing on of vision,
values, and ned rum the presea generation ofre
senentions ol leer postor compares as sonar)
nd pom

he Power of Guidance

Leadership tr tah tn books and shoots in tbe easel
seme bat sone over ime. Menların give Ses
leaders a favor of expencnce the sketching out
Knowledge of decisios making people management, and
ge Mining one pans ovr ume

An seal mentor doesnot answer but sends mentes looking
fortho own. They oer context, question asumptins, and
Tostr cical thinking. Trust devcops faith, mundncs of
judgment, and makes future professional balance ambition
nd purpose

Mentorship indeed delivers on promise as performance. It
spoeds growth as future leaders ac given an opportunity o
discuss issue boldly and in simple terms.

Creating a Culture of Mentorship

In visionary organizations, mentoring iit formal programs
iis corporate culture, Whee high achicves take ume to

develop th, theyre saying thal rls ea
collaboration od people conection

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Takes effort to rt a culture of mentorship. I art with
willing leaders wn care and wil give. I works when
ganas inves in Ferma mechanics of
trenton, peer groups, rd Inde developer
programs where there ean be authentic relationships,

‘hes culture build rust and vulnerability, These level the

walls of icrarchy, open avenues of communication, nd

allow the possiblity of each voice — til and enue aside
being Heard as contributing o success foal

The Modern Mentor.

Te out image of mentorship — that ago oder
ecran aching à young protege co worker o lenge
valid Menton today are collaborators, cosche, and
sounding boards. They sc hatin today virtual ra,
leadership means being adapable,cmpathtic, ná
constantly kaming

Morton roradays val vent of mind and exponen
"hoy understand tht the scr o succesful mentor ae
to et the mentos discover his or her own path and nolo
{imitate themselves. Mentor also can rum the menses
‘new idea abou ew technology, changing cular, and
creative thinking

To way communication renders organisations innovative
and responsive generales generational bridges and makes
Teadersip world wars of wha is porting.

Mentorship as à Corporate Resource

Organisation, through provision of mom for mentorship
wih thir eadrahp strategy, have real Benet.

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Mentored and coschod employees work with more pain,
ar commits, and are more commited. They ae duck
in earning, do betr, and put more mio orpamuainal
objectives

Menton aso cnablx succession planning As they
prepare the mot genera of leaders, companies are
‘vesting im ont of vision and values. When Ihe ia
change m Kader, ih next generation is prepared
Sonfdet, capable, and comente 1 the long tem vision
ofthe um.

Foe dsruted companies, mentorship a provides ssl
I cables profesional ode Ira unser, chung.
snd aching to evolving busines reali

Emponering the Nest Generation

The best measure of caderas nt at ons dons but
‘who onc is ampomering Visionary leaders are serious bout
Playing a roc in clivating the net generation of thinkers,
tnnovalon, end change maker,

Menton enables tho o bu egy that wil lst
longer than ener. With harsh Icons of sccomplismont
and deat, icy grow no just fective leaders, but ciel
Leaders. Emerging vionaric pay forward the mcnloship
ture, eating wave ik ffs of motivation in he
Sorenson and nenn,

The Human Connecti
Wi online shopping and viral helpers the new normal

‘mentoring reminder tht human contac can be
depleted. Mentorship conversation nes not necassaly

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These are the Bridges on wich empahy, emotional
intelligence, and silawarıncss all the tools ade
requir o navigate today more complicated world ride
The empathetic sde. who lad with authenticity, build
trust and loyalty and ceo workplaces in which
collaboration is more frequent kan competion

Conclusion

Mentor ct way outstrips individual development — it
als orpamzaonalpretncs and octal adrancement
Mentors ar the lear of amorow rating in tbe wine,
today’s visionaries who will develop the visions who
wal ream big, operate wit ign and ead

As companies change and challenges become moro
formdble, mentoring wi always boa portent force
never diminishing in wisdom but constantly rence
Those leaders who answer ths challenge don merely
crate op teams, they erat opaco

Mentoring its at its best is not merely instruction — its
transformation, And within the chango, ure leaders are
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