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Tamil Nadu-based Aptech ex-student tells us how he became a respected IT entrepreneur.

Rm. Venkatachalam is a software entrepreneur who runs an IT education centre as well as a software development lab. Based in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, Venkatachalam completed his IT education from Aptech, 15 years ago.

Read his story, in Venkatachalam’s own words:

	I joined Aptech in the year 1992. I was impressed with the career guidance provided by the centre counsellor & decided to make my career in IT. I opted for a 2-year Career program called HDSE (Diploma in Software Engineering).
My experience of learning with Aptech was really good. Classes were held strictly as per the curriculum & the faculty was extremely helpful. They supported me in learning ‘business logic’. Their help gave me a lot of confidence. Thanks to that, I am now a partner in a software company that employs over 30 people. Once a year, Aptech would organize a cultural festival. I stood for elections & was selected the Cultural Secretary at my centre. This experience helped me develop my leadership skills. I passed out of Aptech in 1994 & decided not to rely on anyone but to get a job with my own efforts. In fact, I landed my first job 6 months before I even completed my course! I was employed at Firmware India, a Chennai-based company as a Hardware/ Software consultant. My first salary was just Rs. 2500. Though I already had the technical skills required, I also had to pick up certain qualities by learning on-the-job. I learnt to understand the needs of customers & to satisfy them. I also developed my leadership abilities & communication skills. After I left that job, I decided to branch out on my own. I started an IT training centre & a software development lab. Both these ventures have been very successful & I have been involved full-time in these for the past 15 years. Over the years, I have had the opportunity of working on several specialized projects - including .NET projects for the medical profession, management portals - and more. My advice to all young IT aspirants is: Get complete IT education. That’s a surefire way to become a successful software professional.   Sharpened your skills at Aptech? Share your story with us! Click here to mail in your details and we will get in touch with you...you might just be the next person we feature here!