Vijay

I’m Vijayakumar from Chennai which is my native place and I live in Madipakkam. I’m married, and I have one son. I had worked as a QC in a medical transcription unit called “AVT Infotech Pvt. Ltd.” for five years. Now, currently I’m working in Newgen Imaging Systems (P) Ltd. as a Project coordinator in HarperCollins Department. Initially, I was thinking that I can lead a team only if I know the basics of all the processes in typesetting, but I was not sure whether it’ll be possible, and all of a sudden this training program came to my surprise. Now, I’ve joined the ‘One Member Cell’ training program. I would like to thank each and everybody individually who had faith in me for giving such a wonderful opportunity. My hobbies are to listen to Ilayaraja songs and to watch cricket. I’d like to spend more time with my family and friends.

Veerakumar

I am Veerakumar. I would like to be called as Veera. I am staying in Velachery. My native place is Pattukkottai. It is in Thanjavur district. My father Mr.Thiagarajan is in business. My mother Mrs. Dhanasekari is a homemaker. I have an elder brother and an elder sister. My brother works in Singapore. My sister is married. After my school, I completed B.C.A., in 2004, and then I did my M.C.A., in 2007. I completed both degrees at my native place. I am a hard worker, adapting myself to the environment, very friendly and a calm person. My hobbies are listening to music, watching cricket and reading story books. I started my career in Newgen Imaging Systems (P) Ltd, as a Data Conversion Technician in July 2007. For the past 9 months I worked for the G&S team. I am very proud that I have been selected as one of the COE members for special training. Now I am learning a lot about typesetting. I wish to thank all who gave me this golden opportunity.

Senthamil Selvan

I am an M.C.A graduate. I’m very interested in the typesetting field. I started my career as a Technical Editor and moved to Pagination in Newgen, working for the PG-UK production Team. Now I am in the COE team. I feel so proud of myself because I am one of the members of the first batch of COE and also I am learning everything in the typesetting field. My ambition is to start a firm of my own. My hobbies are playing cricket, volley ball and watching movies. I spend my leisure time in browsing and chatting with my family members.

Sathya

I am Sathiya, undergoing COE (Center of Excellence) training in Newgen Imaging Systems, Chennai. I had been working in Newgen for the past seven months. Basically I am a diploma holder (D.C.Tech) in Computer Technology. I am very interested in doing Assembly Level Language programming.
I had been brought up in Karaikal. I did my school and college in Karaikal. I started my career in Integra Software Services Pvt. Ltd., Pondicherry. I was working there for two years as a Quality Controller. Then I moved to Newgen.
Mom is my favourite person. I love my families and my close friends. My holiday spot is my grandma’s home. I am really interested in reading books and drawing arts.

Ranganathan

My name is T. N. Ranganathan. I hail from Kerala. I settled here 20 years ago. I am married and have a son studying in VIIth Standard.
I did my School Education in Kendriya Vidyalaya, and I did a graduation in B.Sc (Mathematics) from Madras University. I also did computer courses in Basic and Cobol Languages after which I did a diploma in Desk Top Publishing (DTP). I always have an urge to learn.
I started my career as a Medical Representative . I travelled to all the four southern states and did marketing. Then I joined Sura Books and Publications where I did Typesetting for RRB (Railway), BSRB (Banking) and various other books like competition refresher.
I joined NEWMAN PRESS, which deals with printing and packaging and served there for 9 years. I joined Newgen Imaging Systems (P) Limited in September 2006. I was in Aspen team first and did pagination in PageMaker and other softwares and I was moved to G & S team where I learnt Coding, Pagination and Reading
When I heard that I was selected for this (One Person One Book) course I was happy that I could learn everything about typesetting and serve our company in all aspects in an efficient manner through which I can deliver jobs with Quality and in time to our clients.
My hobbies include social service activities and reading books.

Rajkumar

I am working as a Senior Paginator in Newgen Imaging System for G&S Team for the past 2 years, before that I worked for Elsevier in the same organization. Before joining Newgen, I worked in Laser Words as Paginator. I have 3.5 years experience in Newgen and one year in Laser Words.
There are 5 members in my Family. Our Native place is Chalakuddi, Kerala. My father is a Civil Contractor. My mother is a home maker. I finished my B.Sc graduation from Loyola during the year 1997-2000. I was awarded “STAR OF LOYOLA” during the academic year for extra curricular activities. In Newgen I was awarded as “Mr. Dependable” in the year 2007.
My hobbies are playing chess, reading crime novels, and historical Books and solving Sudu Ku puzzle. I am hardworking, self-confident, and a quick learner. I want to learn more on typesetting which I am sure will help for my future growth (i.e., higher position).

Rajesh Kumar

I think it’s time to use this opportunity and also it’s my pleasure to add a few words about myself to this blog. I graduated in Psychology from Madras University. Then I started my career as a marketing executive and had many switchovers then finally I joined Newgen. My career goal is to work at my level best and give 100% efficiency whoever I work for. Swimming is my passion. I love swimming so I spend most of my time at beach resorts in the weekends. And about my hobbies, I don’t find anything remarkable to say, I surf the Net at my leisure.
I’ve joined Newgen as a copyeditor and I’ve been serving this company for nearly two years. Now, I would also like to add few words about the training in COE. The moment I heard that I was selected for COE, my joy was boundless and I felt like flying in the air. As I thought that I would meet some great people and gain more confidence, and it happened. I could meet new faculty members (trainers) who are really experts in their own field and getting training from them is absolutely valuable. They impart new skills and share their experiences with us. I am being given training to groom myself in various areas like, technical and soft skills (e.g., personality traits, language, self-management, leadership and optimism). I find this training very informative and it will have a great impact on me and I feel like I’m in the second phase of my career.
If I wasn’t given an attempt to write this COE qualifying test, I would have really missed something BIG.

Priyadarshini

I am N. Priyadharshini. I am working in Newgen for the past one and a half year. I joined as Trainee Technical Editor. Now I am working as Quality Controller (QC). I completed my post graduation (M.Sc) in the University of Madras. Newgen is a place like gurukulum where we learn everything perfectly. Now it is a blooming opportunity for the employees of Newgen because of COE-Center of Excellence. Opportunity knocks the door only once. I think I have used this opportunity well. I got two gold medals; the first during school (S.S.L.C) and the second during college (B.Sc). I am still happy about those achievements. I feel so happy when I think that I am one of the members of the first batch of COE. COE is like an ASV-1 rocket. I have launched on 12-05-2008 and will surely land on 12-05-2009 successfully. According to me COE stands for C-Capture, O-Observe and E-Expert in typesetting. If I capture whatever I learn and observe everything with enthusiasm and keen interest, I will surely become an expert (Queen) of typesetting.

Praveen

Hi, I am Praveen Kumar I have completed my B.Tech (IT) in Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal district, I did my schooling in St.Josephs.Hr.Sec.School, Cuddalore. I am self-motivated, adapting myself to the environment, friendly, jovial, loving and caring. I would like to learn something new and innovative. I would like to ride a bike at maximum speed. My hobbies are listening to music, playing games like cricket, carrom, and football.

I started my career in Newgen as a Data Conversion Technician in July 2007. On August 11, 2007 Newgen conducted family day function. I got the first prize in that dance competition, which made me very happy and helped me to come out of stage fear .I am very proud that I am the only person who got selected for COE training from Unit-3. When I heard this news from my project manager, I felt very happy because I was waiting for this kind of chance to show my skill.

This training is really very useful. I am learning lot of things like leadership qualities, technical skills, planning, communication, time management etc.. This COE training is helping me to improve my confidence level. I think this is the right place to develop my career skills and reach my goal easily.

Muthulakshmi

I am Muthulakshmi S. I feel proud to introduce myself as a member of COE. I did my Graduation in Physics and Postgraduation in English. I started my career as a teacher. My entry in to E-publishing industry started with Newgen on June 3, 1999 and it is still continuing. I joined as a Proof reader.
Just for information sake this single cell concept had already been implemented in the year 2000, by our CEO, Mr. Prabhakar Ram. We, a batch of 6 members were the first to be selected for this experiment. We were trained in 3B2 pagination and became Technical Editors (Single person responsible from Pagination to Despatch).
My interest in learning and my commitment towards job made me to work as a QC with Revises and Finals Team. During this entire period, I gained my experience in handling Journals, Books and MRWs (Major Reference Works).Then I became an integral part of Journals Team. I handled all stages starting from First proof to Finals. We three friends in Newgen, did our Post graduation in Copyediting and Proofreading (PGCCEP) out of our own interest in copyediting. I became a Project Leader in Journals. Again, just because of the interest in doing aptitude test, I wrote this entrance test for COE. Fortunately I got selected. In whatever I do, I will put my full efforts and will contribute my best to become the best.
My achievements are University Rank holder in Part-II English (Graduation) and District rank in English Shorthand. My short term is to handle Project Management titles and to become a Project Manager and my long term goal is to become an Entrepreneur. My hobbies are verse writing, music and reading books and my favourite colours are blue and pink. I have been growing so far. I believe, my goal and dream will come true in the near future.I have learnt a lot from my friends, team leaders and project managers. I would like to thank all of them for giving me this opportunity to grow.

Mariyappan

I am A.Mariyappan. My native place is Sirkhazhi. I did my schooling in my native place and then I did my BE (Computer Science and Engg.,) from M.I.E.T Engg. College, Trichy. I have been working in Newgen since Feb-2007. I am an engineer by qualification but my professional line is totally different. It has been a great pleasure to join the COE team. I have learnt a lot of things related to my technology earlier and will ensure that I would have learnt everything by the end of the training period. I enjoy talking to others who share my interests and my hobbies include playing cricket as well as swimming, listening to music, watching TV, travelling and surfing the Internet. To conclude, COE is a team of talented individuals who bring a unique set of experiences to our company. Everyone is collaborating and helping each other. So, I am sure that Newgen Imaging System is definitely a winning team.

Manikandan

Hi! My name is Manikandan. I am a BCA graduate and fresher to this E-publishing field. I worked in a school as a Computer Lab assistant before six months. Every one should have a means of spending his or her leisure in a useful way. I spend my leisure doing gardening and drawing. Gardening makes my mind pure and fresh . I spend an hour in the garden. Drawing makes me think creatively. And I am also interested in collecting birthday dates from my friends in order to wish them.
A life without an ambition is like a ship without a rudder. My ambition is to be a successful man in life. Basically I am from a middle class family and so I want to change the life style of my family. To achieve my goal I have got a great opportunity to take part in COE.
Three years ago I went to the tourist spot Hogenakal falls with my family and relatives. While feeling the beautiful climate my cousins Sathish, Thangavel and I decided to swim in the river. I told them not go too far from the bank, but after some time we were shocked and didn’t know what to do, because we had gone very far and we didn’t know swimming. All these were watched by one boatman who got into action, with the help of his boat (parisal) and saved my cousin’s life. Then we felt sorry for the mistake but thanked the boatman whose name was Ramu and as a token gave him hundred rupees.

Kavitha

Hi, I am Kavitha. I did my school and college in Chennai. I am doing M.Phil. Biochemistry through correspondence in Bharathidasan University. I joined Newgen, as a technical editor, in June 2006 and this is my first job. I have worked for the Cengage team as a Quality Controller and Pre-Production Planning person. I have learned many things right from the start. Now, I have joined the COE team, as a trainer and also as a trainee. I enjoy both. I am continuously learning in this program. It helps me to be strong not only in technical skills, but also in my soft skills.

Karthikeyan

I am karthikeyan. I am a B.Sc. graduate and now I am doing my MBA in correspondence. My native place is Pondicherry. I love Maths very much and this is the reason why I have got selected for this training. When I have no work I spend most of my time watching and playing cricket. And also I like politics. This is a good opportunity for me to learn everything in typesetting . I thank everyone for giving this opportunity to me . I believe that whatever one gets, either good or bad, depends upon them. If one is good to others then in return they will always get good things

Dinesh

Hi, I am Dinesh. V, 23 years young and dynamic in nature. I was born in Chittoor which is in A. P. My parents are Rangaiah Naidu and Drakshayani. I have one brother named Dilip and one sister named Vani.

I studied in Vivekananda Educational Society up to 12th standard. I did B.Sc (Chemistry) in S.V University, Tirupathi and M.Sc (Chemistry) in Madras University, Chennai.
I got the first prize in proficiency for Chemistry in M.Sc., I participated in various work-shops and seminars when I was in college. I gave a seminar on NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance )Spectroscopy at Loyola College of Arts and Science. I got first prize at district level in Science Talent test.

After completing my studies I joint as a Trainee Technical Editor in Newgen Imaging Systems in the PG Team. I have now moved to COE and I am proud to be part of the team.

My hobbies are reading scientific articles and playing cricket. Thinking positive is my style. Doing well is my attitude. Helping others is my character.

Bhavani

I am T.K. Bhavani, born in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. I studied till tenth standard at Hosur. I moved to Chennai, and I am staying with my uncle’s family. I did Bachelor of Chemistry in SIET College, and presently doing my M.Sc (IT) in Madras University, Chennai. Soon after my bachelor’s degree, I started my career in MacMillan India Ltd., Chennai, as a trainee TeX Paginator. I worked there for about one and a half year. Then I joined Newgen Imaging Systems (P) Ltd, as TeX paginator in May 2004.

I feel very comfortable in Newgen and have learnt many processes. I have learnt typesetting and I was in T & F team for a long time, and there my boss helped me learn 3B2 software. Then I was moved to TeX team. There I started learning TeX templates. Now I am in the COE (Center of Excellence) training program. COE is enabling the people to learn from login to billing work. They are training people handle all the work on their own. COE is highly educational and interactive, and we are very proud to be a COE member in Newgen.

B.Rajeshwari

Hi all. I am B. Rajeswari. I have been working in Newgen Imaging System (P) Ltd, Chennai, for the past one and a half year as a 3B2 paginator. But I am very proud to say that now I am a COE member. I did my schooling in St. Theresa’s Girls Higher Secondary School, Chennai. I completed M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) in Bharathidasan University, Chennai. I worked as a Data Conversion Operator, preeditor and 3B2 paginator in a span of seven years.
In COE (Centre of Excellence) I have started to learn many things i.e. group discussion, knowledge sharing, team work, soft skills like mental model, how to handle the process, professional etiquettes and technical skills like Indesign within a short period of time. I am very excited about all the things that I am going to learn. It is a wonderful course. It is a great opportunity to learn everything in typesetting.
My favorite singer is Hariharan and I like actor Vijay. I like a combination of SPB, Ilayaraja and Mohan hits. Its really very sweet to hear their music and it gives peace of mind too. I like to cook new recipies. I don’t like untidiness. My hobby is listening to music.

A.Rajeshwari

I am Rajeswari.A and I finished B.Com., in 2006. I started my career as an Accountant. And then I joined Newgen as a Trainee in Login –Executive. My work was doing “cast-off” only, and then I got interested in Artwork. And I started learning artwork after which I became a “Graphic Designer”. I like to thank the artwork dept. in Unit IV because they all encouraged me a lot. My special thanks to Mr. K.Vijayakumar of Artwork Department. Today I am one of the members in “COE”. I love my friends, family and kids. I like Pink colour, and chatting with my friends.

My Ambition

To be a model for the women.

Members

My name is K. Dilip, and before getting selected for COE, I was working as a Customer Support Executive in Journals. I was born in Palakkad, brought up in Jamshedpur in North India, returned again to Palakkad for my degree and came to Chennai for job opportunities. I feel I have been lucky to experience different cultures due to my staying in three different places for substantial periods of my life, and cultures prevalent there have influenced my lifestyle in subtle ways. I wish I could have stayed in West and East India too; that would have completed the “Incredible India” experience! Sports has always been an important factor of my life, be it a form of entertainment or as a leisure activity. My personal opinion is nations with great sporting cultures develop better citizens as their outlook towards life is more broad-minded. I struggle to find time nowadays for my other leisure activities such as reading fiction books or drawing.
Regarding COE, the moment it was announced, as with all thoughts we have in hindsight, one is tempted to wonder why such a course did not come up before. With its varied pool of talent it has all the makings to be a successful venture. For the moment though we are keeping our senses open to grasp as much knowledge as we can!