In a Rapid Fire Interview with DQ Channels, Viren Bavishi, Director, Sapphire Micro Systems shared his personal and professional vitae.
Mumbai based Sapphire Micro System was incorporated in 1991, and focussed on the import and distribution of various networking products, and also provides CCTV security solutions in India. The company has a dedicated team in sales, support and administration to address and fulfil the needs and demands of each customer.
Home is in: Mumbai, India
School/college: Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (NIT -Bhopal)
Company: Sapphire Micro System
Family: My life
I would like to be reborn as: Equally Good Human being again
Most memorable event of my life: Birth of My daughter
With my first paycheque: The amount was so insignificant, couldn’t spend it on anything
Idol in life: My father
Can't live without: My family
Favourite Gadget: My laptop!
Favourite book: Oh Mind! Relax Please
Work-out regime: I wish I had one
Hobby: Travelling, meeting new people
Favourite holiday destination: Austria
Favourite food: Indian cuisine
I can't stand: Lies and pretence
Social Media preference: Twitter
Best compliment I ever received: “You have great hair”!
Car I drive: Various
Motto in life: Stay hungry, stay foolish
Advice to budding entrepreneurs: Adapt to New Technologies… Plan, plan, plan and plan some more. There is no substitute for a solid business plan.
Like to watch on Television: Sports and news
The cause I care for: Work for Society and Supporting small and local businesses
One thing I would like to change in myself: To learn to sit back and relax
5 years down the line I would be: Retired, helping my son grow his CA practice whilst playing with my grand-kids
If not in the IT industry, I would be: Chartered Accountant