Suresh Ram Chandrasekaran

One value I have always believed in is being true to the responsibilities given to me. If someone entrusts me with a task, I feel it is my duty to do it sincerely without needing reminders or supervision. I believe that sense of responsibility should come from within. 

I also have a simple approach in life – once I take up something, I treat it as my own and make sure I see it through properly. Whether it is work or any other responsibility, I try to stay consistent and give my best in whatever I do.

Two people have had a strong influence on my professional journey. The first was my team lead, Kalaiyarasan, during my early days in IT. He created an environment where I could learn comfortably and never made me feel bad about what I did not know. Instead of giving direct answers, he asked the right questions and encouraged me to think for myself, which helped me build confidence over time. 

The second was my manager, Rajendran S P, with whom I worked for nearly ten years. From him, I learned the importance of delegation and handling people with patience. I also admired the way he interacted with customers and gave feedback. He always started with appreciation before suggesting improvements, and that is something I still try to follow in my own approach today. 

I can confidently say that my journey has changed me both personally and professionally. The person who joined Syncfusion is not the same person I am today. I have learned many things over the years, gained knowledge, and become more confident in making important decisions. Financially as well, I have grown a lot, which has given me the confidence to take stronger and more independent decisions in life. 

One of the biggest changes in me has been the way I work with people. In my early days as a manager, I focused only on work and treated the relationship strictly as manager and engineer. A team member once told me that although I was a good person, they found it difficult to connect with me personally. That feedback stayed with me and made me change my approach. Since then, I have made a conscious effort to be more approachable, understand people beyond work, and build a better connection with my team. That change has helped me grow not just as a manager, but also as a person.

I have always preferred to deal with my problems on my own and find a way through them rather than depending on others. There was a phase in my life when I was facing challenges both personally and professionally, which made it difficult to stay focused and move forward.  

That was when I started going to the gym. What began as a small step gradually became a regular part of my routine. It gave me a change of environment, helped me stay positive, and allowed me to approach things with a calmer mind. Over time, fitness became more than just a habit – it became something that helped me maintain balance and move through difficult phases with greater confidence.

Being promoted to the DE role is one of the recognitions I value the most in my journey. From the time I joined Syncfusion, I always looked at that role as an important milestone and hoped to reach it someday. 

What made it special was the appreciation I received during that process. My ownership, the way I handled multiple products, and the responsibilities I had taken up were acknowledged. As someone who does not usually speak about my own work, having my efforts recognized by others meant a lot to me. 

For me, it was not just about achieving a new role but about knowing that the work I had done over the years was seen and valued. That recognition is something I still cherish today. 

If I had the chance to relive one phase of my life, it would be the time I spent with my first team at work. What made that period special was not just the work we did, but the bond we shared as a group. 

We had a great balance between work and fun. Regular outings, evening snack breaks, and simple conversations after work are some of the memories I still cherish. We worked sincerely, supported one another, and built friendships. It was a happy and memorable phase that I would gladly experience again.