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Lakshman Badiga,Chief Information Officer, Wipro Technologies

Title: Chief Information Officer

Company: Wipro Technologies

Age: 54 Years

The person who's inspired you the most: Azim Premji and my ex-boss Ashok Narasimhan have had a huge impact on the early part of my professional career. On the personal front, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Abdul Kalam Azad have inspired me the most.

How do you unwind from work: I'm a sports enthusiast and try to get my daily updates by surfing the sports channels on televison. Additionally I also try to spend as much time with family and friends as possible.

Your most memorable moment at work: There are far too many memorable moments for me to mention one.

Your most memorable moment in life till now: The birth of my daughter.

Technology you can't live without: My iPhone.

Favorite book: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

Favorite holiday destination: Any place by the beach.

If not a technologist you would have been: Perhaps a social activist.

One wish still unfulfilled: Perhaps I will get into the social services arena and take up some causes of social relevance once I retire from work.

One thing you want to change about yourself: I think I need to become a little more ambitious.

Word that describes you the best: Although I think of myself as an easy going fellow, others think of me as somewhat stubborn. So take your pick.

Life's credo: Do what you say and say what you do. Never compromise on honesty and integrity.