Why is Digital Transformation Important? with Rukesh Patel

Now-a-days, successful companies are those whose innovative processes completely change the market they serve. Well, disruption does not happen overnight, neither does success. We live in a world of constant innovation and disruption. This rapid-fire pace of change requires businesses to adapt quickly. Organizations require faster time-to-market to satisfy consumers who want products. In our discussion with Rukesh Patel, we spoke about disruption. He says that ‘Customer’ is the key for any business, which will help drive any business. He answered many of our questions as to why it is Important for organizations to transform digitally and why will digital transformation fail.

He also said Digital transformation is not just about technology, but rather it is a Culture and Process. He emphasized on Change management and organization elements. He shared his views on Roadmap for Digital Transformation which will add value to the business. He highlighted the significance of continuous improvement as well.

Interviewee: Rukesh Patel(CTO, Edelweiss Financial Services Limited)

Rukesh Patel is a Chief Technology Officer, at Edelweiss Financial Services Limited. He helped some of the world’s largest companies transform their technologies and create cultures that embrace change and advance a shared vision. He leads, coaches and inspires teams to create elegant, easy-to-use, responsive, non-invasive systems that provide customers with fun and delightful experiences. He is very passionate about delivering functional, reliable, scalable, maintainable products that save companies money, maximize customer value and make people’s lives easier.

Interviewer: Noopur Pathak (Chief Media Editor, INNOVATION ROOTS)

Significance of Retrospective with Linda Rising

A retrospective is an opportunity for a team to learn and improve. In short, retrospective involves discussion on what worked well, what didn’t work well and what are we going to try to do differently? In our discussion with her, we spoke about Retrospective, what is not a Retrospective.She said having just a meeting is not a Retrospective, we need to involve the team members and start what you are doing.She con-sized on the different parts of retrospective.

She answered many of our questions on why is it important to do a Retrospective. She also emphasized on learning things and asking questions and one should themselves do a retrospective for better understanding. She spoke on organization perspective and many more.

Interviewee: Linda Rising(Independent Consultant)

Linda Rising is an American author, lecturer, Independent Consultant. She also contributed to the book 97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know, edited by Kevlin Henney and published by O´Reilly in 2009.

Interviewer: Noopur Pathak (Chief Media Editor, INNOVATION ROOTS)