What advice would Padma Vatsavai, founder and CEO of Vinformatix, give her younger self? Don’t be distracted by outside noise about which path is “appropriate” for you, she says. Tune into your passion and the value that you bring, and run with it. Time is your only limit. Use it well.
Vatsavai is an accomplished software architect and business owner, with more than 30 years of experience in software development. Her passion is creating robust, forward-thinking, user-friendly software solutions for complex technical and business problems.
She has directed numerous successful projects for state, federal and local government as well as the private and nonprofit sectors.
Featured in Business Report’s 2024 Capital Region 500, the executive offers up some personal insight about herself.
Cause I’m passionate about: I’m currently serving as the immediate past president of the Foundation for East Baton Rouge Parish School System. I’m committed to ensuring that area students have the resources and support they need to be successful at every level.
Hobby: Knitting colorful scarves and hats for cancer patients.
Favorite beverage: Diet Coke
Check out more of her responses here.