Paramjit Singh Juneja wants to be reborn as Sir Isaac Newton

Which is that one thing that you would like to change in yourself?
My impatient nature.

If you were reborn, who would you like to be born as?
Sir Isaac Newton; for so many inventions that he made, which helped change the face of the world we live in.

What is the most memorable event of your life?
When I purchased my first show room-cum-office.

Where do you see yourself 5 years down the line?
Diversifying my business which will open up new avenues and help me attain zenith in my profession.

Name your idol in life?
Steve Jobs.

What are the five things you cannot live without?
My work, family, iPhone, iPad and TV.

What advice will you give to aspiring entrepreneurs?
Work sincerely and honestly. Believe me, it works.

What is the most embarrassing moment of your life?
When my daughter was born, I went with a box of sweets to my friends; they retorted that it is not a son that you are distributing sweets. But I knew that I was right.

Which is your favorite book?
"A Better India, A Better World" by Narayana Murthy.

What are your hobbies?
Music, surfing and hiking.

Given a chance to act in a movie, which character would you like to portray and why?
The role of Amitabh Bachchan in the movie Black, for his dedication to his profession of a teacher in the movie.

The best compliment you have ever received?
"Being nice is a 24 hours job....and you are working overtime"

Your dream car?
Audi A8.

What did you do with your first pay cheque?
Gifted a saree to my mom.

If not in the IT industry, where would you have been and why?
Doctor/Counselor. I enjoy giving advice and getting paid for it.

Favorite:
Holiday Destination: Switzerland
Pastime: Watchng TV
Food: Chinese cuisine
Drink: Diet Coke
Movie: The Notebook
Gadget: iPad
Sport: Cricket
Color: Voilet
Accessory: Neckties
Quote: "We don't see the things the way they are, we see them the way we are"

Name: Paramjit Singh Juneja
Company: Secant Technologies
Spouse: Rima Juneja
Children: Harleen and Jaideep

Interviewed by: Ranjeeta Bhattacharjee
ranjeetab@cybermedia.co.in