Vision of Champions of Infra
To build and raise a community for infrastructure industry that shares and inspires.
Our Editor in Chief
Editor-In-Chief Mr. Nandagopal is an innovator, having developed himself in the milieu of business and infrastructure industries. A little shy of twenty five years in association with the infrastructure industry, Mr. Nandagopal has developed an extensive network of associations along with an acumen to perceive a new perception to elevate the industry community with new associations and a platform to develop/ advocate/ Endorse patrons.
A MBA in International Business, Mr. Nandagopal has developed a comprehensive universal outlook from all his business endeavors. From being associated with Marubeni Corporation of Japan to IKEA South Asia’s foray, his associations have helped him further hone his ingenuity towards quality, technique, management and customer experience with astuteness and finesse.
Our Executive Editor
Executive editor Mr. SureshKumar Jagannathan Architect by profession, with a tableau of multifarious works illustrating a career of 15 years in the architecture industry. Having completed his Masters in Project Management from NUS Singapore, his projects traverse east to west from Singapore to Dubai ranging from townships, hospitals to hotel and residential interiors to his credit.
His associations with Multinational corporations like Jain Housing Construction, Marg Limited and Logistics Construction Pte Ltd, Singapore during his early career acquainted him to his current business partner Mr. Nandagopal during one of the latter’s quest for new materials. He has always endeared to procure the optimal ideology to be custom fit for his projects to exhibit a design outcome that is a class apart. His interest in the environmental future of the society is reflected in the extensive “Environmental Impact Assessment “which is amendatory preliminary process for all his ventures irrespective of their scale.
Champions of Infra
A platform for the professionals in the Infrastructure industry and the people who like to take inspiration and knowledge to create and develop new talents. Mr. Nandagopal and Ar. Sureshkumar would like to initiate and generate opportunities for their channel partners, associates and blog readers in the fields of Architecture, Interior Designing, Construction and Infra consultants to develop and grow professionally.
Vision of the Blog – Champions of Infra
Our vision is to bring the infrastructure professionals like Architects, Interior Designers, Builders and other resources in the industry under a common platform to Share experiences of The Champions of Infra to educate and create awareness.
Having to understand the infra industry, where many people looking for job opportunities, business opportunities and aspire to become entrepreneurs raise together to build a strong & wide network and grow their organizations with suitable competence to serve their clients and customers.
Architects
LIVE IN ARCHITECTURE AND ARCHITECTURE WOULD REWARD YOU
Ar. Murali Murugan, Murali architects, Chennai
Emerging from Erode, a small town in Tamilnadu, Ar. Murali got into the School of Architecture and Planning Anna University under strenuous competition. Given his Tamil medium background, he was off to a struggling start in his early days until he proved his mettle in his 5th year by earning the “Best Student Award” and wanted to pursue further in the footsteps of his mentor, the then Director of SAP, who was from Mc Gill University, Canada. He then pursued his 3 years masters there, with help from family, and also gained scholarships to complete his education.
COLLABORATION AND CO-OPERATION IS THE MANTRA
Ar. Loganathan, Logans Architecture and Joint Honorary Secretary, Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Tamilnadu Chapter.
Aspiring to be a creator, Ar. Loganathan was not aware of architecture as a field of study until being introduced to it by his friend Senthil. Further inquest into the same brought him on his maiden trip to Chennai and into the field of architecture. Completing his under graduation from Anna University in the year 1989, he proceeded to complete his post graduation in SPA Delhi, in Building engineering and management, a subject highly endearing to him.
DETAILS IS WHAT MAKES AN ORDINARY PROJECT GREAT
Ar. Prashanth S Kharche, Chief Architect & Planner, Kharche & Associates
Kharche & Associates embarked on their journey, steeped in historical association with the big names in architecture. Originally from a farming family, the pioneer of the company Ar. S A Kharche had to earn his way into JJ School of Architecture, working odd jobs which subsequently further earned him a scholarship to pursue tropical architecture in UK. The ensuing decade had him travelling to numerous British colonies around the world until a happen stance meet with Ar. Charles Correa and Ar. Fred Taylor earned him a partnership with their firm in Mumbai.
Interior Designers
DESIGNER ARE MEANT TO BE SOLUTION HOLDERS FOR A CHALLENGE
Seema Parulekar , Interior Designer, Monad Design.
A chance suggestion by her brother to pursue an engaging course in interior design during the free hours after college in first year pushed a reluctant Seema towards the course. The challenge of overcoming the resultant examination and the motivation from peers in the field helped her overcome her qualms and identify her passion for design.
Builders
WHILE THINKING BIG, I PREFER ADDING VALUE TO WHAT I PROVIDE
Mr. Mothish Kumar K, Managing Director, Steps Stone Promoters Pvt Ltd, Chennai
The odd part-time jobs to manage college expenses during semester holidays introduced engineer Mothish kumar to the world of business. While their unconventional timelines caught his eye and their business acumen inspired him, the better remuneration was an added perk to his inspiration of venturing into business.
Consultants
REAL ESTATE IS A LONG TERM GAME-I’M GLAD I HAVE BEEN PART OF THIS EXCITING JOURNEY THAT I CAN DEFINE IN 3 SIMPLE WORDS – PASSION DRIVEN SUCCESS.
Mr. Jerry Kingsley, Senior Director Capital Markets & Head- Sri Lanka, JLL
In 2006, JLL choose Jerry to be a part of its transaction advisory business via campus interview and he knew it was the right platform to achieve his goals. A career-spanning 15 years with JLL, Mr. Jerry has made INR 1200 crore worth of assets turnover boasting numerous property and land deals and is well experienced in capital investment and finance advisory.
“THE SKY'S DANGERS OFFER THE EAGLE MORE OPPORTUNITIES THAN THE NEST'S COMFORT , BUILDING SERVICES AND ITS COMPONENTS HAVE A LIFE OF ITS OWN.”
Mr. FernoSusai A, Founder & MD, ADES Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Brought up in Chennai,Mr.Ferno Spent the early days of his career working for a contracting company until an opportunity presented itself to work with Mr.Lulla, a popular seniorair-conditioning consultant, thus commencing his lifelong commitment towards the air-conditioningindustry.
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