Hello, I’m

Farjana Parveen Ayubb

Senior Product Manager - Essential Studio

Career Journey

My first job after engineering, wasn’t in software at all…

My Current Role

I work closely with the MAUI product and take responsibility for it from end to end. I decide what features and improvements go into each release by tracking customer needs, looking at what competitors are offering, and working with the team to plan and execute the right priorities. Along with product features, I also look at documentation and content quality to make sure we keep improving the overall product experience.

My Experience throughout My Journey

This could include my life experiences, challenges overcome, personal growth, and lessons learned.

About Me

I’m a talkative person and naturally like to share my thoughts on whatever topic comes up. I’m also curious about nature. When I see or hear something new, my first instinct is to ask what it is and understand it better. I like learning a little about many things, and I find it easy to connect and mingle with people. I have a wide circle of friends, and when someone comes to me with a problem, whether it’s a friend, a family member, or a teammate, I try to help by sharing how I would think through the situation and approach it.

My Career Journey

When I was in fifth grade, my principal once asked what I wanted to become. I said “engineer,” without much thought. After that, I never had a fixed plan or clear ambition. Life just moved step by step.

After tenth standard, I chose a diploma and later studied Information Technology in engineering. There was no strict roadmap—things unfolded naturally.

I completed my studies in May 2013 and started working the very next month. My first job was in telecalling. Within three months, I realised it wasn’t meant for me. That phase made me pause and think about what I truly wanted.

I returned to my hometown and began exploring new opportunities. Around that time, my cousins suggested trying in Chennai. Syncfusion was the first company I attended an interview with, and I was fortunate to get selected. I joined on April 9, 2014.

I started in the WPF Data Grid team under Sivakumar, and I continue to be part of the same team even today.

Gratitude Along the Journey

There was a turning point in my career when someone believed in me before I fully believed in myself. Antony Raj spoke up for me, and Sivakumar asked me to work on the Windows Forms DataGrid. Both of them trusted my ability and gave me a responsibility that felt much bigger at that time. I clearly remember asking Antony, “Are you sure I can do this?” and he simply said, “You can do it. Go ahead and build it.” That confidence pushed me to step out of my comfort zone and prove myself. They gave me the chance to show what I was capable of, and the trust they placed in me became the foundation of my growth. Within six months, I was promoted as an Internal Lead, and within a year, I moved into a Lead role.

A Phase I Would Relive

My favorite memories are from my early days at Syncfusion. The first two and a half years were truly special. Most of us were freshers from the same batch, with very few seniors. Sivakumar and Panneerselvam guided us, while the rest of us learned and grew together.

Those days were full of learning and joy. We often went out as a group – walking, talking, laughing, and enjoying every moment.

Even at work, though we had our share of challenges, we stayed cheerful. Trips were also a big part of our time together; once every six months was a must.

Those two to three years felt special and full of life. After that, things slowly changed as life moved forward. I got married, responsibilities grew, and time passed.

Even today, I sometimes wish I could go back and relive those days.

Be trustworthy, stay dedicated, and keep learning. When you give your best with sincerity and commitment, excellence follows naturally.

- Farjana Parveen Ayubb

More About Me

Additional insights into my interests, experiences, and traits that shape my journey and perspective.

Values I Live By

Sometimes I’m careful about when and how I speak. If saying something openly might create unnecessary problems or disturb a situation, I choose to stay quiet or gently steer the conversation in another direction. For me, this isn’t about hiding the truth, but about being responsible with it. I try to stay honest in my actions and words, while also being mindful of how they affect others.