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Ashwin P Rao,IT Group Director, Cadence Design Systems

Title: IT Group Director

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Age: 43 Years

The person who's inspired you the most: My Father. His undying energy, immense knowledge, dedication and respect for allcontinue to inspire me till date.

How do you unwind from work: In my spare time, I would like to pursue my hobbies—photography, biking, playing tennis and listening to Hindustani classical music.

Your most memorable moment at work: Getting the President's Club award and the Cadence Achievement Award for my efforts in Cadence.

Your most memorable moment in life till now: When my wife accepted my marriage proposal.

Technology you can't live without: Internet

Favorite book: Conn Iggulden’s series about Genghis Khan and Emperor: The Gods of War.

Favorite holiday destination: The Himalayas.

If not a technologist you would have been: A PhD in Mathematics.

One wish still unfulfilled: There are far too many to mention one.

One thing you want to change about yourself: I think I need to learn to take more risks.

Word that describes you the best: Well, it's not one word but I think that it is my 'can do' attitude

Life's credo: 'Attitude is everything'