Lift Off: The Rocket Software Rocketeer Profile Series – Get to Know Aruna Kailasanathan

Meet our Rocketeer

Wir bei Rocket Software sprechen viel über unsere Werte Empathie, Menschlichkeit, Vertrauen und Liebe. Diese Werte helfen uns, unsere Kunden bei ihrer digitalen Transformation und Modernisierung an der Spitze zu halten. Dieser Erfolg ist jedoch nur dank der Rocketeers möglich, die sich voll und ganz diesen Kernwerten verschrieben haben und ihre Leidenschaft und branchenführende Expertise in jede Herausforderung einbringen.

Our next Rocketeer to step into the spotlight is Aruna Kailasanathan, Senior Software Engineer at Rocket Software. Aruna brings more than 20 years of software engineering experience, including her time at Rocket Software-acquired ASG Technologies. She leads a talented team of developers focused on creating mainframe modernization solutions, helping Rocket Software’s customers address their most significant modernization challenges.

Join us as we get to know Aruna.

Kurzinfo

Ein Wort, um die Rocket -Kultur zu beschreiben?

Inclusive.

Kaffee oder Tee?

Kaffee.

Ein stolzer Moment?

Getting to help those around me.

Ihr Lieblingswert von Rocket Software ?

Menschheit.

Reiseziel für die Bucket List?

The Caribbean.

What about Rocket Software stood out to you?

I started with Rocket Software a little over two-and-a-half years ago after coming over through an acquisition. What really stood out to me initially – and still does – is Rocket Software’s commitment to celebrating diversity and different cultures.

Our team is made up of individuals from different regions around the world, and when we talk to each other, we share different stories and experiences from our respective cultures. We talk about these differences, and we celebrate them together. Diversity is important to me, and I really like that we do that. I’m also a big fan of Rocket’s inclusive programs, like RIDE, as well as the various volunteer opportunities the company provides.

Was ist einer Ihrer stolzesten Momente während Ihrer Zeit bei Rocket Software?

One of my proudest moments at Rocket Software was actually very early-on in my time at the company. During the initial days after I joined the company, I was part of the team that helped establish one of our global offices, and it took a tremendous amount of effort from many individuals to make it successful. I can honestly say, I enjoyed every moment of it.

I also get to work on some of the most innovative products at Rocket Software—and because of that, I get to collaborate with master technologists. Being a part of this team is something I’m truly grateful for and I cherish those moments.

Glauben Sie, dass sich die Kernwerte von Rocket Software – Empathie, Menschlichkeit, Vertrauen und Liebe – von denen anderer Unternehmen unterscheiden? Und wie leben Sie diese Werte in Ihrer täglichen Arbeit?

I have about 20 years of experience spread out over a number of companies. In my experience, they tend to focus more on reaching business goals. But at Rocket Software, I’ve always seen that the priority is building relationships, whether it’s with Rocketeers or with customers.

When you build relationships and don’t just focus on the transactional side, it takes you to a different level. What I love about relationship building is that it helps people understand what’s best for each other and how to have each other’s backs. This is what we do with my team, and I really like the fact that it not only helps us become closer but also motivates us to do our best work.

By focusing on relationships, it lets people know they belong, and we’ll work together to reach a successful outcome. This is true for anything, whether you are part of a team working on a product or a team working on something else, and I think that is really nice.