Vinny Alex
CEO

CEOs are made, not born. When Vinny left Wipro to teach at CUSAT in ’97, little did he know that half a dozen years later he would become a CEO and a role model to many!

An approachable CEO who leads by example, Vinny says that he is happy with Stylus Inc.’s growth. However, Vinny feels that the real challenge lies in growing in competency rather than just in revenue. He wants to ensure the development of the the all round skills of his employees across multiple fronts so as to build up Stylus Inc. as an organization with a difference. “With its democratization of talent and organizational competency, Stylus Inc. will become a critical component in the web value chain,” he believes with carefully chosen words, “for suppliers and customers from around the world.”

At Stylus Inc. Vinny focuses on execution, sales, marketing and management, apart from having a bird’s eye view on the scheme of things and serving on the Board of Directors as well. After joining in January 2001 as the HR Manager, Vinny leaped into finance and was later appointed CEO. Now he also enjoys software design & architecture. He describes his and for that matter, Stylus Inc.’s role too, as that of a problem solver. “What we do is just problem solving, all the way! Its just that in software development, it happens to be coined as design.” Through it all, Vinny’s cool, calm and composed manner is his operational signature and a source of inspiration to many Stylites.

An engineer with an MBA from CUSAT, Vinny is not just looking out for his company, but for his nation as well. “The lack of honesty, integrity and trust in India, results in large overheads and the need for back up plans for companies. When we are able to ascertain the absolute right and wrong, we will make it possible to drop the cost of business in India and to make it a global hub, given its blessed resources. Think lifetime, think eternity and you will be able to impact a hundred generations!”
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Spend some time with Thomas and you will understand why Stylus Inc. believes in having the right people in the right places! An engineer with top academic scores and one of the finest choices from the stables of Wipro-GE and Birla Technologies, Thomas brings with him almost 15 years of management expertise from having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Thomas, who joined in November 2000 as the Operations Manager, currently functions as the Business Head for Financial Services and is on the Board of Directors as well. For Thomas, joining Stylus Inc. was more of a stewardship call than a career choice. A true catalyst and a strategic analyst, Thomas reckons that the best way to use life is to use it for something that outlasts life itself. A faithful steward, Thomas shrugs away the recognition and rewards with modesty and a handful of words, "Just doing my duty."

Thomas is very watchful of Stylus Inc.’s amazing growth and gives great importance to managing it with organizational and a balanced scorecard framework, which will help to sustain this growth which is anchored on values. With an immediate target of trying to keep at least one day of the week absolutely free from work, an intrigued Thomas with his wry smile, was caught saying “It’s truly fascinating to identify the true potential in people and the complexity that lies in the way of unlocking and engaging it to the fullest.” ___________________________________________________________________
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Ranjit Mathew
Director

His thoughts are numerous. His words are measured. His careful gait, dynamics of approach and that reassuring smile are in stark contrast to his sharpened mind which seems to tick faster than a proactive time bomb. Fighting the battles of mediocrity and purposelessness and urging his troops onto excellence, Ranjit at Stylus Inc. is a warrior at work.

Coincidentally, the one plan of action that he echoes is the late Gen. Eisenhower’s quote “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. " Too often people can't see the difference between plans and planning. The first reflects rigidity while the latter epitomizes flexibility, adaptability and Ranjit Mathew.

With over 14 years of leadership and experience in operations & project management, Stylus Inc.’s GM – Operations, who joined in May 2005, plays out his major achievements as having contributed to the value statement of the company and not having a single grey hair on his head, yet! Ranjit was always on the lookout to be a part of a business with a clear focus on tansformation and aimed at influencing lives. The value based company that Stylus Inc. now is, is a true testimony to that desire and determination.

For Ranjit, Stylus Inc.’s growth is inevitable and often intangible and the growth in character and commitment is equally impressive. He believes in taking people in and investing in them with the firm belief that no such investment can ever become a lost investment. "Institutions do not last forever. People do. We are here for the latter", he adds meaningfully and from the heart.

With a B.A in Economics and a diploma in Systems Management, the chief leads the attack with his diplomatically different war plans, as quoted here. “Stylus Inc. is dependent on passionate people, not on strategy. Our victory lies in being recognized for an unparallel quality of service, delivered passionately.”
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Sanat Gersappa
Senior Analyst

The transformation of an easy going college lad took place at Stylus Inc., true to the purpose of our vision statement. Sanat joined Stylus Inc. in December 2001 and currently serves as Sr. Analyst in our Client Engagement Team. Armed with over a decade of experience in web applications, client server applications, Oracle, SQL Server and Microsoft technology, Sanat is directly responsible for evaluating client projects, requirement analysis & estimation and application design at Stylus Inc.

Sanat used to be the first Stylite to reach the office every morning, until the birth of his first born baby, which he recollects as the most delightful moment of his life. You can’t miss the perennial grin on his face when he says “I enjoy working at Stylus Inc. because it’s cozy, flexible and gives me an opportunity to try out new and different things, without the fear of failure.”

Talk about Stylus Inc.'s growth and this internet addict and avid music fan craves for more. "We can do more, we can go faster", he believes, "by focusing on our core functionality." One of the wittiest characters around, Sanat's honesty and upfront nature has always come in for appreciation from the clients. By not over committing and by maintaing his Yes as a Yes and his No as a No, Sanat practises candor (one of Stylus Inc.'s six core values) in every sense of the word.

A commerce graduate from Bangalore University, Sanat comes loaded with a string of qualifications such as MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) and SCJP (Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform), that add on to his expertise and value to our team.
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Ennis Jose D
Business Analyst

A class topper who reveled in conducting national level technical symposiums, Ennis was always known to trouble the staff with his queries. Curious to core, Ennis was never easily satisfied with what he was taught. “For me, there were no two ways about it”, he reasoned, “Either the teachers had to come prepared or they did not have to come at all!” Somebody obviously went to college!

Having joined in September 2003 as a software programmer, Ennis has evolved to become a truly professional Business Analyst. Juggling multiple roles, with a clear focus on excelling in the art of customer relationship building, Ennis yearns for a shift in perspective. He believes that the right people, who are aggressive and committed to Stylus Inc.'s cause, can break barriers and leverage resources to create better opportunities and greater growth at Stylus Inc.

A committed and demanding Ennis is easily the picture of a transforming Stylus Inc. His resolve to up the ante is reflected in his desire to see Stylus Inc. move faster in utilizing its full potential. Taking himself and Stylus Inc. to the next level of software & business analysis is one of his immediate targets.

A Bachelor of Science from MCC with a Master’s degree in Computer Application he may be, but Ennis is not a bachelor anymore. “Finding Mona" (Monisha) at Stylus Inc. and working with her, he recollects, have been his most delightful moments. His dream birthday gift would be a week long holiday at some resort on a secluded island. Within a few seconds, he remembers and adds “with my wife, of course!”
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Ponnamma joined in August 2003 and has since then, established the HCM (Human Capital Management) division and in the process, roped in over 100 employees for the company. Apart from handling talent acquisition and every HR function from policy making to people management, what really catches the eye are initiatives like Five S and other innovative concepts which have increased productivity and influenced values at Stylus Inc.

A commerce graduate from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, with an MSW from Roshni Nilaya to boost, this illustrious student is the first in line for any and every activity at Stylus Inc., just the way she was in school and college. Armed with a vision to make Stylus Inc. the best place to work, the hardworking Ponnamma claims “The creative freedom at work allows me to learn, unlearn and relearn.”

Recognized with the “Award for Excellence” at Stylus Inc. in February 2005, Ponnamma is a central and crucial pillar that truly holds up the Stylus Inc. household.
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Sreepriya Vijayan
Manager - Projects

An engineer who graduated from Madras University, Sreepriya is not your typical Project Manager. For somebody who loves and enjoys her life at Stylus Inc., Sreepriya does not think of work in the office as work at all. An ever smiling Sreepriya beams “I’ve never had a Monday morning blue till date. I have always been eager to come to work and with the flexibility that Stylus Inc. offers, who wouldn’t want to?”

But while at work, our ma’am is on the dot. Sreepriya, who joined in July 2003 as a software programmer, is eager to go in depth into the world of architectural design. A project manager who identifies the negative aspects and appreciates the positive aspects, Sreepriya feels that Stylus Inc.’s quality of service has improved by a few notches. While handling planning and execution of projects, Sreepriya ensures stringent adherence to the quality of the final release so that she can deliver more than the client's expectations. Sreepriya, who has taken the lead role in every step of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), is also committed to sharing responsibility for meeting customers’ needs at every stage of project development.

A talented Bharatnatyam dancer who has won lots of prizes for dancing, singing and oratory, Sreepriya says that she was never the “silent, studious and soft” girl that she looks like. Her liveliness at work is what got her the award for the naughtiest Stylite. TWICE!!!

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Monisha S
Manager - Marketing

Monisha, who joined in June 2004 as a copywriter, has rapidly risen through the ranks to head our marketing team at Stylus Inc. Her desire to provide online users a great experience at our websites is very transparent in her mandate which encompasses perfecting Stylus Inc.’s various web marketing initiatives and mastering the science of customer profiling. With her eye catching acumen for anticipation, Monisha offers her team recipes and pinpointed strategies and a thirteen fold and growing increase in business results, justify all her innovative approaches and tactical analogies.

Prior to joining Stylus Inc., Monisha was on the lookout for an opportunity that offered her a stably paced growth, the right learning curve and freedom for her creativity. Though she knew some Stylites who stood apart, both as people and as professionals, she was mostly attracted to Stylus Inc. by the similarity in the objectives and values, which both she and the company stood firm upon.

The most outstanding student in her college and a passionate actress, Monisha rallies around her team with the same flair and excellence that she demonstrated way back in college, when she took English classes for Arab girls from Oman. Along with her husband and colleague Ennis, she loves to travel and meet people and invest time into their lives.

A true scholar and teacher, Monisha who holds a BBM from Mount Carmel, Bangalore, maintains that “life’s lessons are truly learnt in the playgrounds, not in the classrooms!” Wonder how they would have met if not for Stylus Inc. as Ennis was busy learning most of his life's lessons in the classrooms!

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Biji James
Manager - Business Development

“Every moment at Stylus Inc. is delightful. There is something or the other in each of those moments for me.” That’s Biji James, our Business Development Manager for you. Having been in the industry for over 15 years now, a driven by cause Biji who joined in January 2006, is well placed to head the sales and bring in the dough which is exactly what he and his team enjoys doing.

Biji’s selling cycle comprising manning, filtering and distributing sales enquiries, seems to be taking him places and he is rarely found at his seat. Happy that the sales team is meeting their targets and more, Biji is now training his guns on the medical domain and projects on software testing, CSLA etc… One of his immediate targets is to increase Stylus Inc.'s service options and to add a set of value added services to the inventory.

Biji’s dream birthday gift would be a week, surrounded by greenery and far away from technology. When he talks about the trip to Ennis and Mona’s wedding and all the fun and the frolic that came attached, you can spot the longing in this nature lover’s eyes to see just green!

Every Stylite’s jaw will drop when they come to know that this B. Sc graduate with an MBA from IGNOU is absolutely crazy about movies. A Jodie Foster fan, Biji enjoys every bit of noise in the Silence of the Lambs and other top movies. In it all is reflected a passion for people and places and an attempt to identify a mechanism that will help him to know them at a deeper level.

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Rufus Rajaratnam
Manager - Finance & Accounting

Rajaratnam means “King of diamonds” and Rufus Rajarathnam, true to his name, is one precious diamond in the Stylus Inc. arsenal. Rufus, who joined in September 2006, has already caused a major turnaround in statutory returns and policies while managing the finances at Stylus Inc.

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