Delhi, 25th September, 2024: In today’s fast-paced corporate world, senior leaders face the dual challenge of managing significant professional responsibilities while carving out personal time. Balancing the demands of work with family commitments and personal interests is essential for maintaining well-being and effectiveness. For one such leader, weekends are often a mix of quality family time and engaging in tech talks, reflecting a commitment to both personal life and professional development. Beyond the boardroom, this individual has a passion for the performing arts, drawing inspiration from a background in theatre and a desire to connect with audiences.
Join Mr. Siddharth Vijay, AVP Engineering at Baazi Games in an engaging conversation with Mr. Marquis Fernandes, who leads the India Business at Quantic India as they explore the balance between professional responsibilities and personal interests in today’s fast-paced corporate world.
Mr. Siddharth Vijay is an Expert Speaker at various DevOps, Cloud & Cybersecurity conferences held in India & Abroad. Highly experienced and results-driven AVP Engineering with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and driving technology excellence. With a strong background in technology, Mr. Vijay brings 11+ years of experience in leading high-performing engineering teams and delivering successful projects. Leading the DevOps, Cloud, and DevSecOps team at Baazi Games for the past four years which caters to 1 million+ annual users.
What does a typical weekend look like for a senior leader like you, balancing work responsibilities and personal time?
Yes, that’s about right. Spending time with family is really important, so most of my weekends are dedicated to that. I also do a lot of tech talks, which often happen on weekends too, so they take up a good portion of my time as well.
If you weren’t a C-suite leader, what career path would you have chosen instead?
I’m a professional theatre actor and absolutely love performing. Before COVID, I did theatre for about 5 years and did over 10 live shows in the Delhi NCR. If things had gone differently, I might have either continued with theatre or maybe even become a social media influencer, like many from Gen Z are doing these days.
What is the one piece of life advice you would like to share with others as an individual?
Don’t wait for things to happen at the right time, this is the right time, just do it.
What is the one book you would recommend to others and why do you believe it’s a must-read?
Honestly, I’m not an avid book reader. But if I had to recommend one, Atomic Habits is definitely worth reading at least once. Whether you’re looking to increase productivity, improve your health, or build better habits, this book lays out a clear and effective roadmap for achieving success.Who is your role model, and what qualities or achievements of theirs inspire you the most?
I genuinely consider myself my own role model, and I’m not kidding about it. While I may not be the perfect example, I believe that with everything I’ve accomplished and the point I’ve reached in life, I can confidently say I’ve done well. That said, if I were to choose someone else, it would definitely be MS Dhoni and I don’t think I have to explain why.To know more about us / publish your article, reach us at
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