Right from getting hit on her head as a child, to her remarkable volleyball skills, her achievements, fears and passions…
We present Padmaja Vema uncut (of course, except for that cut on her head)
My full name: Padmaja Vema
Nickname: Paddu – Thats what my dad calls me.
Family: My dad, Mr. V. Ravindranath is a businessman and my mum, Mrs. V. Vasantha Kumari is a home maker. My sister, Ms. V. Pavithra works for Scope International and is doing her MBA. I was the first grand daughter in a big joint family and naturally was everybody’s pet!
Studies: Being a brat has its share of disadvantages! Unable to bear my tantrums at home, my parents packed me off to school at the tender age of 2.5 years! I did my schooling at Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Chennai and later on graduated as an Instrumentation and Control Engineer from Dr. M.G.R College of Engineering, Chennai.
Awards and achievements:
- Though most youngsters would consider it uncool, I proudly proclaim that I got an award in College for 100% attendance!
- I secured full marks in the ‘Hydraulic and Pneumatic Actuator’ paper in my 6th Semester
My career – The beginning: After completing my graduation, I worked as a Trainee Software Engineer in Icon Technologies for a year. My job involved creating programs and providing solutions for customers in Oman and Singapore.
Becoming an L&T-ite: My association with L&T Valves started in October 2003. After an year in the HQ, I was transferred to Valves Sales – Southern Region. I handled projects from our Engineering Construction & Contracts Division and also customers from Sri Lanka. Recently I moved back to Division to handle the execution of the Reliance JERP project.
Achievements: I play an active part in the smooth execution of Reliance Projects.
Memorable moment in L&T: The wonderful time we had in Kuala Lumpur during the Sales Conference last year.
Memorable moment in my college life: When a lot of people including the Principal and the Founder congratulated me for securing full marks for one subject in the 6th Semester.
Most memorable moment in my life: When my dad hugged me with tears welling up in his eyes on my graduation day.
An unforgettable incident that happened to me as a kid: When I was seven years old, I was hit on the head with a coconut shell by a mentally disturbed woman (Now you know! – Editor)
I am scared of: Heights and darkness.
Sports: I was an active member in my school volley ball team; I had this absolutely unplayable serve.
Favorite Sport: Chess
The Sports person that I admire the most: Viswanathan Anand
Cooking: I love trying out new recipes and testing it on my family members.
Destination Chill-out: Switzerland
Role models: My mom and dad
A celebrity whom I would like to meet: Sunita Williams
My goal in life: To make my parents proud and happy throughout my life.
3 things that most people dont know about me:
- I am an introvert
- I am very sensitive
- I still throw tantrums at home!
