In a Rapid Fire interview with DQ Channels, Vimesh Avlani, MD, Graftronics shared his personal and professional vitae.
Since 1990, Graftronics is an IT services firm managed by seasoned professionals with more than 20 years of experience. Headquartered at Mumbai
Home is in: I was born in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia, living in Mumbai since 1979.
School/college: PG Garodia School. VSG Technical School and Diploma from Shreeram Polytechnic
Company: Graftronics Founded in the year 1989 ( Founder & CEO)
Family: Wife, Parents and son Nihar joined Graftronics last Year.
I would like to be reborn as: My Self
Most memorable event of my life: When I held my son Nihar in my hands the day he was born
With my first paycheque: Gave it to my Mother
Idol in life: My Father
Can't live without: My Workforce at Graftronics
Favourite Gadget: SLR Camera
Favourite book: Let me confess I can not read more than two pages of any book.
Work-out regime: Evening Walk
Hobby: Photography, Travelling, Cooking
Favourite holiday destination: My Birth Place – Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Favourite food: Wada Pav with Chai
I can't stand: Hypocrisy, Liars
Social Media preference: Linkedin and FB
Best compliment I ever received: One of my best customer called me GENIE for their IT Requirements
Car I drive: Swift Desire ZXI
Motto in life: Dream Big, Leave Simple
Advice to budding entrepreneurs: Live your Dream it will definitely pay you if you work hard.
Like to watch on Television: Travel-X HD
The cause I care for: Education for Poor Children’s
One thing I would like to change in myself: Being Emotional
5 years down the line I would be: Retire and work for giving back to society
If not in the IT industry, I would be in: Hospitality Industry