"John Chambers is my idol"–K Subrahmanya

Which is that one thing you would like to change in yourself?
Procrastination.

If you were reborn, who would you like to be born as?
Michael Schumacher.

Which is the most memorable event of your life?
When I turned an entrepreneur.

Where do you see yourself five years down the line?
Hopefully retired and pursuing my other passions in life.

Name your idol in life.
John Chambers (CEO of Cisco).

What are the five things you cannot live without?
Family, work, food, music, and travel.

What advice will you give to aspiring entrepreneurs?
To begin with an end in mind.

Which is the most embarrassing moment of your life?
None so far.

Which is your favorite book?
The World is Flat.

What are your hobbies?
Reading, music, and traveling.

Given a chance to act in a movie, which character would you like to portray and why?
Achilles in Troy for his invincibility.

The best compliment you have ever received
When a key customer put in writing that I am a true 'trusted adviser'.

Your dream car
None, because I am not so crazy about cars.

What did you do with your first paycheck?
Purchased a watch.

If not in the IT industry, where would you have been and why?
Music or sports; I enjoy both of them.

FAVORITES:
Holiday Destination: Vancouver
Pastime: Reading
Food: Any Indian food
Drink: Malted scotch
Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Gadget: iPad
Sport: Cricket, Formula One
Color: Red
Accessory: Watches
Quote: "Nothing succeeds like success"

Name: K Subrahmanya
Spouse: Vijayashri S
Children: Sanjana and Aditya