Saimers' Issue 6 December 2022
In this issue 2
Special features 3
A skyrocketing view at Sriharikota Special feature - Sriharikota visit Man-made wonders and natural miracles - rockets and migratory birds in flight - welcome you as you approach India’s space center, says Varsha. 4 Varsha Varma Alta HR, Shamirpet
Sriharikota visit Pulicat Road 5 Varsha visits Sriharikota frequently, to meet a relative working in Indian Space Research Organisation. A picturesque 20 km road stretch from Sullurupeta to Sriharikota with Pulicat Lake on one side and Indian ocean on the other ................................................................................................................................................................ Pulicat Lake which attracts migratory birds such as Flamingos, Pelicans, and Storks. ......................................................................................................................................... Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, a seasonal home for Pelicans, Sea Gulls, Egrets, Herons and Ducks. ................................................................................................................... V Epiq at Sullurpeta - Asia’s largest and world’s third largest cinema screen with width of 106 feet and capacity of 670. ................................................................................... Chengalamma Temple Flamingo Visitors Gallery Storks SDSC SHAR Entrance Varsha
6 Special feature - five years at Sai Life Sciences In my first year, my role included interfacing with cross functional teams, client communication and plant investigation. Based on my work and deliverables, I was promoted to next level and given more responsibilities. A rewarding five-year tenure marked by learning and mentoring Ask Anjireddy Bandi about his tenure till date and he would pick as highlights experiential learning, exposure to diverse projects and opportunity for mentoring juniors. “Anjireddy Bandi Analytical R&D, Shamirpet
7 Special feature - five years at Sai Life Sciences Winning of OTIF awards for the projects which are like a booster dose to work effectively and efficiently. Booster dose for better results The right set of mentors can make a difference to one’s career path, according to Dr. Ajit Kalekar. He is thankful to Dr. Ravi, Dr. Dinesh, Dr. Ravikiran and Dr. Tirumal who believed in his potential, and he appreciates the support from Dr. Sangaraju and Dr. Narasaraju. Dr. Kalekar commends the in-house “Learning Management System” which helps update knowledge on regular basis. A motivation for his team has been: “Dr. Ajit Kalekar Analytical R&D, Shamirpet
8 Special feature - five years at Sai Life Sciences My learnings at Sai have contributed greatly to what I have become today. Portrait of a Scientist in Process R&D Looking back at the last five years, Prasadureddy Gajjala lists as plus points the professional environment at Sai Life Sciences, state-of-the-art infrastructure such as clean, efficient labs, availability of best-in-class analysis instruments and knowledge gained from different departments such as process engineering, particle science and project management. Based on his performance, he was promoted from Associate Research Scientist to Research Scientist and is now Senior Research Scientist-I. “Prasadureddy Gajjala Process R&D, Shamirpet
As part of a partnership with a university in the vicinity, three students trained for a year at our Manchester facility. They worked on research projects and customer projects and made presentations in departmental meetings. Here’s what they have to say: I have learnt more than I did in my previous 3 years of university! My project specialised in HILIC but I gained experience in all analytical techniques offered at Sai Manchester. I’ve had a wonderful time at Sai and what I learnt this past year will be valuable in my future career. I enjoyed my research project as well as the customer projects I was a part of. The research project given to me tested my scientific knowledge and allowed me to dive deep into a specific reaction. Subsequently I worked on 4 different projects, which gave exposure to different chemistry and working within different teams. Industrial students at Manchester enthralled with all-round learning 9 “ “ Special feature - five years at Sai Life Sciences Jodie Evie Lucy “
Special feature - passion for music Vijay Kumar Goteti enjoys going to school – to watch his sons performing. Tej Narayana, 14, sings, while Abhishek, 10, plays the keyboard. Being passionate about music, he encouraged his children to learn music at an early age. “Started as a hobby, now it has become a passion,” he says. Striking the right chord… Goteti & Sons 10 Vijay Kumar Goteti QA, Bidar
Saimers in focus 11
Saimers in focus Mani Bhaskar had the rare experience of visiting Narasimha Jharni Temple in Bidar, accessed through a cave wherein height of water is four to five feet. The flowing stream contains Sulphur and is said to have healing properties. Legend has it the deity on the wall is a Swayambhu Roopam – formed through self-manifestation. The sanctum sanctorum houses two deities – Lord Narasimha and a Shiva Linga which the demon Jharasura (Jalasura) had worshipped. Temple within a tunnel… An architectural wonder 12 Mani Bhaskar Maddi HR, Bidar
Most of us have unique interests and pursuits. Omkar has one that stands out – Save Planet Earth. With support from five Saimers - Mallikarjun, Veershetty, Ashok, Rajkumar and Nagendra, Omkar has created a nursery – started with seeds collected from trees in the plant premises, and scrap materials such as green cloth, MS pipes and Aluminium wires recycled for building the canopy. The Nursery houses over one hundred plants. Varieties include Cashew, Mango, Drumstick and flower plants. Foliage plants that emit a high amount of oxygen are also part of the collection being nurtured at the Nursery. In June 2023, during World Environment Day, Omkar plans to gift the Nursery to the EHS team. 13 Saimers in focus Omkar and Friends: Saving Planet Earth Omkar Admin, Bidar
Saimers in focus Pedalling towards climate change The motivational quote ‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’ implies that we must take personal responsibly to achieve change and thereby inspire others. Sivaprasad and fellow Saimers have done just that – by forming an eco-pedal group which promotes cycling as a sustainable means of transportation. Urban transport produces significant amount of CO2, and if 10 percent of city journeys are by cycle, emissions would fall by 7 percent, says Sivaprasad. The group urges everyone to use cycles for small trips and adopt cycling as an eco-friendly exercise routine. 14 Sivaprasad HSE, Bidar
Saimers in focus Saimer Suleman Khan Yousuf Khan Golandaz, a native of Udgir, a town in Latur District, Maharashtra, is a proud participant in the Udgir Green Project, which till date has planted 6,000 trees. Such is his commitment, Suleman travels to his hometown on his weekly off day to assist environmentalists, government officials and friends. Transformation of Udgir from green to evergreen 15 Suleman Khan QC, Bidar
Saimers in focus As a student of science, Saimer Titus had nurtured a goal to take part in Vigyanika, the Science Literature Festival of India, part of India International Science Festival (IISF). His team completed the registration process and was given Alzheimer as a theme in the Science Song Competition. Their submission, which comprises of a song composed, sung, and recorded by his team, has been adjudged as the 3rd winner in IISF 2021. Award-winning song on Alzheimer 16 Titus Production, Bidar
Saimers in focus Search for a self-help book titled “Enjoy the Power and Beauty of your Youth” on Amazon…the content makes a case for creating your own destiny. The author is A. L. Rasik, a Saimer from Corporate Office. Top 5 tips that Rasik offers youth (there’s more in the book): • Make good friends, not more friends • Don’t compare yourself to others • Take care of your body • Set wild goals but create realistic plans • Adhere to a monthly budget and save for future You can judge this book by its cover! 17 Rasik A L QA, Bidar
Saimers in focus Check your kitchen – quite likely you have a convection oven and unlikely you use it for baking cakes. Not so with Tulasi Kannikanti - three disastrous attempts, absence of a guide or minimal knowledge of baking did not deter her from experimenting with a microwave oven. Says the proud baker who recently gifted a car-themed birthday cake to a friend’s son: “Baking is form of self-expression that helps relieve stress. When you bake at home, you can take care of everyone’s choice and taste. This is an indirect way to show your concern, care and love for your family or friends.” How to go against convention and bake in a convection oven 18 Tulasi Kannikanti QA, Corporate
Saimers in focus You may have heard of a Baker’s Dozen (13 if you ask for 12 loaves). Going by past reports in Saimer’s Café and in this issue, we seem to have more than a dozen bakers in our fraternity. Bakers by the Dozen 19 Latest to join the Club is Vrushali Vinchurkar who informs us that her journey started when gifted a recipe book for cupcakes and cakes. Being busy during the week, her baking activity is now a weekend hobby. Vrushali Vinchurkar HR, Corporate
Saimers in focus His role: Research Associate, Medicinal Chemistry. Education: BS Biotechnology. Passion: Dance. It all started in class 12 when he participated as a background dancer in Dhee, a dance reality show on ETV. Step by step, literally and figuratively, Suresh made a mark in the entertainment industry and is now recognized as Assistant Dance Master. With work being a priority, he joins Raghu Master when he has time off, to choregraph the right moves. “Once I went for an audition, recalls Suresh. “I could see that there were so many senior dancers and here I was, just a normal dancer. After 6 days i received a call from the Dancers President and that gave me opportunity to work with Television actors in MAA TV and Gemini TV.” Anybody Can Dance but not like Suresh! 20 Suresh Babu Kornepati Medicinal Chemistry Shamirpet
Saimers in focus Find your passion, pursue it, says Hemant Tarte. He fuelled his love for graphic design, specifically Vector Art, by watching self-help videos on YouTube. Vector Art is a form of illustration – using points, lines, curves and shapes the designer can create clean, scalable images. Modern typography is almost exclusively created using vectors. “I use Adobe Illustrator software to draw vector art. Although I use a reference image, the output is not photoshop or manipulated images but original, new artworks. This is a passion I pursue as a side hustle,” Hemant says. Not a photo, not a painting you are looking at line Art! 21 Hemant Tarte Medicinal Chemistry Shamirpet
Saimers in focus Do you know buses run in every marathon and each has a timing? The bus denotes a Pacer, a seasoned runner who sets the pace for a group of co-runners to complete the distance within a targeted time. Saimer Hari, Project Manager at our Hyderabad office, led the 5:30 bus (five hours and thirty minutes to finish a marathon) at the recently concluded NMDC Hyderabad Marathon. In the last 7 years, Hari has completed 15,000 kilometres as a road runner, which includes participation in 3 Ultra Marathon events, 12 Full marathons and several half marathons. As a Randonneur cyclist, Hari he has covered 15,000 km and was awarded the title of Super Randonneur by Pune Randonneurs. What is the passion closest to the pacer’s heart? Mentoring new runners and helping them achieve their personal best. Cyclist, Runner, Pacer, Mentor, Saimer 22 Hari Prasad Project management Shamirpet
Saimers in focus From mobile phone camera to DSLR devices, from Functions to Wildlife, from Candid to Nature, Shashikant Ghodake has journeyed the entire spectrum with his passion for photography. His greatest satisfaction is gaining an identity as a photographer with a creative touch and happiest moment is being placed 3rd in “Pakshi Premi photographer of the year 2020.” Shashikant has the honour of collaborating with Pranay Patel, ranked among India’s top wildlife photographers, and has also participated in a Nature photography exhibition in Mumbai. He loves to shoot… people and places 23 Shashikant Ghodake Medicinal Chemistry Shamirpet
Saimers in focus - Shashikant Ghodake Photography 24
Saimers in focus It was night of rain and floods in Hyderabad in October 2020. Saimer Shiba heard a desperate meow followed by a whimper. The boundary wall of the adjacent house was collapsing, and she found two cats that had taken shelter in danger of being swept away. “They were born to a very pretty cat whom we used to feed...I just could not see them drown. Without a second thought, I jumped into the water from my compound wall and picked up both,” she says. Shiba, being a Felinophile, already had two three cats at home, and the rescued two joined the cluster. Her greatest joy is seeing them grow big and healthy. Cat on the Wall 25 Shiba Biology, Shamirpet
Looking back at the last quarter 26
World Environment Day, Hyderabad 27
International Yoga Day, Hyderabad 28
Independence Day Celebration, Bidar 29
Independence Day Celebration, Hyderabad 30
31 Hyderabad Marathon
Ganesh Festival, Hyderabad 32
Dussehra Festival, Hyderabad 33
Dussehra Festival, Bidar 34
Navaratri Celebration, Bidar 35
New joinees corner sharing their first 3 months’ experience at Sai 36
Manisha enjoys the work environment, the planning, communication with cross functional teams, cyclical nature of the job and opportunity to learn new technologies. Manisha Siripuram Pre-sales, Shamirpet Mithun is a solid-state chemist with three years of post-doctoral research experience and three years of industry experience. He is glad to be part of an environment conducive to learning and cherishes getting acquainted with new technology. Mithun Paul Particle Science and Engineering, Shamirpet Sai gives every entrant opportunity to become a leader and a good communicator, according to Sanket. In the last 2 months, projects he has been part have given him a chance to learn something new. Sanket Bedmutha Process Engineering, Shamirpet 37 Avinash who joined recently as Senior Chemist, Research, looks forward to new experiences and learning opportunities. He is grateful to his peers and seniors for guidance and support and hopes to make a lasting impression in the Research field Avinash Jomde A R&D, Shamirpet
An amazing workplace and a professionally challenging environment is how Subi describes the Process Engineering division at Shamirpet. As a Process Engineer, she interacts with cross functional teams which helps to improve technical knowledge, communication skills, leadership, and interpersonal skills. “As an employee of Sai, I’m getting good learning and development. The opportunities help to develop skills and enable us to contribute more to the company,” she says. Subi Tharasa Eappen Process Engineering, Shamirpet Bhanuchander describes his first three months at Sai Life Sciences as an exciting journey and expresses appreciation for the transportation service provided by the Company. As for the DMPK department where he is posted, he is thankful for team support and inter-team coordination. Bhanuchander Ellendula DMPK, Shamirpet 38 Ask Sudeep about the employee onboarding process, and he will tell you “Saimers are really good at welcoming new joinees.” Sudeep was elated to be part of the Dussera celebrations at Shameerpet and describes the experience as “awesome.” Sudeep Kumar Kotte Engineering, Shamirpet
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