CARVING ARENA INTO A BETTER PLACE INTERRA IT

Business Connect is renowned for its exclusive editions comprising some great success stories of the leading ventures in the corporate world. We are back again with our exclusive edition of the month filled with inspiring tales and creative ideologies. In this context, our editorial team had an interesting and joyful virtual session with the leadership panel of InterraIT, a leader in the Information Technology realm. The leadership panel of the company shared numerous lesser-known facts about the company and the Founder & CEO, Dr. Asoke K. Laha. shed some light on his overall entrepreneurial journey so far with us. We truly hope and desire that this fascinating read will add some extra value to the lives of our global audience and will also encourage the budding leaders out there to break the barriers and chase their dreams.

Company Preface

InterraIT is a B2B IT services company headquartered in Silicon Valley. It has a reputation for delivering innovative IT solutions to a large customer base. The company offers a top-notch customer experience from beginning to end, and this comes at a competitive price. InterraIT has development centers in Noida and Kolkata in India, as well as in California. Additionally, it has a presence in Canada and several European countries. In terms of service portfolio, the company specializes in Application Management Services, CloudOps, ITOps, DevOps, Q&A, Mobility, and Cybersecurity.

The company’s business operations are driven by senior management that consists of incredibly accomplished and prominent individuals hailing from the IT industry. The leadership team comprises over 70+ years of experience across the industry with educational backgrounds that include IITs, Northwestern University, and Jadavpur University. Undoubtedly, with leaders of such experience at the helm, the company is poised for even greater success.

Expanding on the early stages, Dr. Asoke K. Laha. Founder, President & CEO remarks, “I always look back fondly at our humble beginnings. While working for other organizations, I had this fire in me to create something on my own – to make my unique contribution to the IT industry by using all the lessons and observations that I have picked up along the way in my career journey. After working for twenty years in the US for three large US companies, I ventured into starting a company of my own.

Moreover, InterraIT has been in business since 1996, so we are just over 25 years old. Incredible! Would you believe me when I say that our first office in India was out of my first house in Delhi? We had a small, but extremely passionate and dedicated staff that believed in the same dream that I had – that we were going to make our mark on the IT industry in a big way by providing top-notch IT services with exceptional customer service. It took a lot of grit, hard work, and determination to get where we are now. It might be cliché to say, but I never stopped believing that we could achieve the impossible and I continue to think about ways to take InterraIT to the next level, to new heights. The sky is truly the limit.”

Quality Over Anything

“It is worth noting that we take emphasize pride in our quality management process as it is imperative to deliver high-quality deliverables. Our quality process is quite thorough; we have very strict and defined guidelines to ensure that our services fit the necessary standards. In our process, we emphasize the components of quality planning, quality control, quality assurance, and finally quality improvement. The leadership team, myself included, launched their careers at major companies in the US, where they worked as software engineers for over two decades before rising through the ranks to senior management positions. This solid background in quality has since become ingrained in our company culture. The other senior managers also have extensive experience as software engineers, with careers that began in the US and Europe. Our company is also ISO and CMMI certified.”Dr. Asoke K. Laha. Founder,

President & CEO

Organizational Culture

The environment of the organization is quite challenging, where the team encourages employees to think outside the box and to them expand their mindset and skillset. Also, it is collaborative, where the team encourages each other and employees alike to work together across various functions. He further adds, “We want them to brainstorm, challenge each other, and provide help and suggestions. It is transparent, where we are open to our employees on what challenges InterraIT might be facing, where we are at this moment, and what direction we are planning to take. It is motivating, where we aim to encourage and push our employees to be the best version of themselves. It is accessible where we have an open-door policy. If an employee wants to share an idea with me, all it takes is to schedule a meeting and I will meet them right away to hear them out. We practice Individualized Corporation and Servant Leadership management philosophies.”

The Parting Words

Before concluding, Dr. Asoke K. Laha. Founder, President & CEO offered some advice for future leaders with a quote: “For aspiring entrepreneurs, I have a few words of wisdom. There may be those who do not believe in your dreams or think they are impossible to achieve, but it is important to block out that noise and have faith in yourself. I strongly believe in the importance of continuous education – reading and staying informed about industry developments, emerging trends, and management techniques. Take risks and challenge yourself. If I was able to turn my dreams into reality, I am confident that you can too.”