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

Meet our Rocketeer

En Rocket Software, hablamos mucho de nuestros valores de Empatía, Humanidad, Confianza y Amor. Estos valores nos ayudan a mantener a nuestros clientes a la vanguardia de sus procesos de transformación digital y modernización. Sin embargo, este éxito solo es posible gracias a los Rocketeers, quienes se entregan por completo a estos valores fundamentales, aportando su pasión y experiencia líder en la industria a cada desafío que se les presente.

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.

Datos rápidos

¿Una palabra para describir la cultura Rocket ?

Inclusive.

¿Café o té?

Café.

¿Momento de orgullo?

Getting to help those around me.

¿Cuál es su valor favorito de Rocket Software?

Humanidad.

¿Un destino en tu lista de deseos?

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.

¿Cuál es uno de tus momentos de mayor orgullo durante tu tiempo en 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.

¿Crees que los valores fundamentales de Rocket Software (empatía, humanidad, confianza y amor) son únicos en comparación con los de otras empresas? ¿Y cómo los aplicas en tu día a día?

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.