Sathesh Kumar Ramasamy: Leading The Charge To Make Akbar Offshore A Preeminent Player In Travel Tech Industry
Today, the travel tourism sector thrives because of the contributions of technology. Most travel businesses aim to offer hotels, flights, excursions, transfers, and activities in one online platform allowing visitors to book their whole vacation in a matter of minutes and enhance the overall experience. Maintaining a leading position in this highly competitive travel market necessitates that travel agencies use the most up-to-date technological innovations. And to achieve so, businesses need an effective leader with extensive knowledge of technology developments, like Satheshkumar Ramasamy.Sathesh is a technological genius who is spearheading the efforts to transform Akbar Offshore into a major travel technology company. Courtesy his technology background, Sathesh is passionate about the field and is certain that the firm can provide excellent service to its clients' and customers by offering a wide variety of services that are designed with them in mind. Sathesh’s mission here is to create a household name in the travel tech industry and to shake things up in the process.
Below is an excerpt of Satheshkumar’s exclusive interaction with CEO Insights magazine.
What inspired you to take up the leadership role at Akbar Offshore?
A decade of my professional life has been dedicated to the area of product development, five years in leading the technology team, and two years in leading the organization.
Since joining Akbar Offshore as its Chief Technology Officer, I've had the chance to put my spin on the company's tech driven approach to
business problems. With my background in client and business development, I am certain that I can contribute to the expansion of company's growth and to deliver better services to our customers.
Tell us about the learnings and experiences that you acquired from Anna University? What impact did those experiences have on the way you developed as a leader?
One of my finest decisions was to attend Anna University and complete my B. Tech in IT at Paavai Engineering College, also part of Anna University. Because the sort of leader you become is frequently a reflection of the quality of your education, we make it a point to always be expanding our horizons. I have regained my life from some of its darkest depths, and I have always made sure to be filled with appreciation for what I have accomplished and what I can share for the development and betterment of others in my immediate vicinity.
How would you define Akbar Offshore as an organization and its position in the market?
The firm is poised to become an industry powerhouse because of its incredible inhouse talent and dedication to excel. Every leader is only as effective as his or her team, and I am fortunate to have one that can do miracles without the use of a wand. We strive to provide services that are in high demand while also assisting travel companies in their transition to become digital first.
What are some of the unforgettable challenges you have experienced in your leadership journey so far? How did you overcome them and what did you learn from them?
I've been at the helm of a pioneering travel tech firm since 2011 and am responsible for setting the company's strategic direction in terms of technology and products. In my leadership capacity, I've been a part of product development from the very beginning, all the way up to
I've been at the helm of a pioneering travel tech firm since 2011 and am responsible for setting the company's strategic direction in terms of technology and products
Tell us about the learnings and experiences that you acquired from Anna University? What impact did those experiences have on the way you developed as a leader?
One of my finest decisions was to attend Anna University and complete my B. Tech in IT at Paavai Engineering College, also part of Anna University. Because the sort of leader you become is frequently a reflection of the quality of your education, we make it a point to always be expanding our horizons. I have regained my life from some of its darkest depths, and I have always made sure to be filled with appreciation for what I have accomplished and what I can share for the development and betterment of others in my immediate vicinity.
How would you define Akbar Offshore as an organization and its position in the market?
The firm is poised to become an industry powerhouse because of its incredible inhouse talent and dedication to excel. Every leader is only as effective as his or her team, and I am fortunate to have one that can do miracles without the use of a wand. We strive to provide services that are in high demand while also assisting travel companies in their transition to become digital first.
What are some of the unforgettable challenges you have experienced in your leadership journey so far? How did you overcome them and what did you learn from them?
I've been at the helm of a pioneering travel tech firm since 2011 and am responsible for setting the company's strategic direction in terms of technology and products. In my leadership capacity, I've been a part of product development from the very beginning, all the way up to
the highest levels of flux.
The company's market worth has almost quadrupled as a result of this product's vision and it has attracted more collaborations from all around the world as a result of this.
What has been the success mantra that constantly helps you arrive at positive outcomes?
In essence, I am a person who can effectively convey ideas, listen attentively to others, and analyze and evaluate situations with lightning speed. It is crucial to consider the advantages and disadvantages, the level of risk, and the possible consequences, and to deliver our findings to consumers in a courteous manner if we want to achieve successful results.
In light of your strong experience, what advice would you give to budding leaders in the same industry?
Have sharp vision. Stay faithful to your expertise and experience in the field. We want to become the undisputed leader in the travel technology sphere. Become the go-to innovator in the travel industry for cutting-edge business solutions. Always put the needs of the consumer first. I believe that if we put ourselves in the shoes of our customers, we will often come up with brilliant ideas on how to improve their experience.
The travel and tourism sector contributed $121.9 billion to the global economy in 2020 and is projected to generate $511.9 billion by 2028. The tourism business employs more people than any other sector worldwide, making it an open invitation to anybody interested in employing cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences for travelers.
Satheshkumar Ramasamy, CEO, Akbar Offshore
As the CEO of Akbar Offshore, Satheshkumar Ramasamy is responsible for overseeing all company operations. He's been in the field for over 15 years and has a solid record of success as a technology manager. Capable of fostering innovation and generating revenue in the technology sector, Sathesh worked as Principal, Development Lead, and Engineering Lead at Mystifly before joining Akbar Offshore. Sathesh spent a year in the position of Chief Technology Officer at Akbar Offshore.
The company's market worth has almost quadrupled as a result of this product's vision and it has attracted more collaborations from all around the world as a result of this.
What has been the success mantra that constantly helps you arrive at positive outcomes?
In essence, I am a person who can effectively convey ideas, listen attentively to others, and analyze and evaluate situations with lightning speed. It is crucial to consider the advantages and disadvantages, the level of risk, and the possible consequences, and to deliver our findings to consumers in a courteous manner if we want to achieve successful results.
In light of your strong experience, what advice would you give to budding leaders in the same industry?
Have sharp vision. Stay faithful to your expertise and experience in the field. We want to become the undisputed leader in the travel technology sphere. Become the go-to innovator in the travel industry for cutting-edge business solutions. Always put the needs of the consumer first. I believe that if we put ourselves in the shoes of our customers, we will often come up with brilliant ideas on how to improve their experience.
The travel and tourism sector contributed $121.9 billion to the global economy in 2020 and is projected to generate $511.9 billion by 2028. The tourism business employs more people than any other sector worldwide, making it an open invitation to anybody interested in employing cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences for travelers.
Satheshkumar Ramasamy, CEO, Akbar Offshore
As the CEO of Akbar Offshore, Satheshkumar Ramasamy is responsible for overseeing all company operations. He's been in the field for over 15 years and has a solid record of success as a technology manager. Capable of fostering innovation and generating revenue in the technology sector, Sathesh worked as Principal, Development Lead, and Engineering Lead at Mystifly before joining Akbar Offshore. Sathesh spent a year in the position of Chief Technology Officer at Akbar Offshore.