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

Meet our Rocketeer

Aqui na Rocket Software, falamos muito sobre nossos valores de Empatia, Humanidade, Confiança e Amor. Esses valores nos ajudam a manter nossos clientes na vanguarda de suas jornadas de transformação e modernização digital. No entanto, esse sucesso só é possível graças aos Rocketeers, que se dedicam integralmente a esses valores fundamentais, trazendo sua paixão e expertise líder do setor para cada desafio que surge em seu caminho.

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.

Informações rápidas

Uma palavra para descrever a cultura da Rocket ?

Inclusive.

Café ou chá?

Café.

Momento de orgulho?

Getting to help those around me.

Qual o seu valor preferido na Rocket Software?

Humanidade.

Destino dos sonhos?

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.

Qual foi um dos momentos de maior orgulho durante seu tempo na 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.

Você acha que os valores fundamentais da Rocket Software — Empatia, Humanidade, Confiança e Amor — são únicos em comparação com outras empresas? E como você os vivencia no seu dia a dia?

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.