Associate Director - Project Management Function - Delivery Joined - 2017
What does being an Irisian mean to you?Being an Irisian means staying accountable, delivering positive outcomes, and effectively managing risks. It also means adapting my mindset, skills, and processes to align with evolving business priorities, and actively mentoring and partnering with team members to help them achieve their career goals.
Share a moment when Iris’s values were truly lived.A standout moment was the advice our managing director, Anil Apte, gave us during a leadership interaction: “It’s your ship; take care of the crew and navigate through rough waters.” That reinforced my sense of ownership and strengthened my decision-making skills during a challenging project situation.
How has Iris helped shape your personal or professional growth?At Iris, the culture of accountability and bias towards action has pushed me to think beyond execution and focus on overall business impact. Working here helped me develop empathy toward my teammates, which strengthened trust, collaboration, and collective success. At a personal level, regular networking and close collaboration with the leadership have brought out the best in me.
What advice would you give to future Irisians?Own your work, embrace change, and support your team. Develop a mindset to deliver implicit value beyond the tasks assigned by the client. Stay relevant by continuously developing skills aligned with the future roadmap.
What excites you most about Iris’s future?Our strong client relationships that will lead to sustained growth and new opportunities, and its strong capabilities that remain aligned with the latest trends in the banking and finance domain. The leadership at Iris consistently supports and encourages individuals and helps better their growth prospects.
