Saravanan Muthian
Life at Zoho
What is your current role within the company?
Chief Information Officer.
What were your expectations when you started and how have they changed over time?
I worked as a structural engineer and a lecturer before Zoho. I had health issues and took a break for a year. My doctor suggested that I change my profession to IT - an industry that I disliked a lot back then!
I was referred to AdventNet by one of my students who was working at Zoho. When I joined, I realized that a few of my college juniors and my students were also here. I had no expectations from day one.
What role does Zoho’s company culture play in your identity and the work that you do?
AdventNet changed my entire character. Before joining here, I was a rough and harsh person. I learnt the quality of politeness from here and Kumar Vembu played a major role in that.
What does your work space currently look like?
For years, my workplace would have more papers and writing pads with a lot of numbers and calculations on them.
At Work
Tell us about a time you overcame a challenge you didn’t think was possible?
I am a believer of “nothing is impossible.”
Your most embarrassing blunder?
Announcing the EOL of ManageEngine Issue Manager after the first month of release.
Is there a project or an accomplishment at Zoho you’re proud of?
Yes. There are three products I worked on here at Zoho/AdventNet that I can never forget in my life.
Zoho Store
ManageEngine Issue manager
Zoho Pages
Getting Personal
What are some of your favorite activities outside of work?
Meeting friends with family once or twice a year is my major activity.
Words of Wisdom
Be patient
Expect less
Be dedicated
