Shantanu Narayen: The Man Behind Adobe

Shantanu Narayen is the CEO of Adobe Inc, one of the world’s leading software companies. He was born in Hyderabad, India in 1963, and received his undergraduate degree in electronics engineering from Osmania University. Narayen went on to earn his master’s degree in computer science from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and later a Master of Business Administration from UC Berkeley.   Narayen began his career in technology at Apple Inc, where he worked as an engineer for several years. In 1998, he joined Adobe Systems, a company that had already established itself as a leader in the computer software industry. Over the years, Narayen has held various positions within the company, including President and Chief Operating Officer. In 2007, he was named CEO of Adobe, and has since become one of the most influential figures in the technology industry.   Under Narayen’s leadership, Adobe has continued to thrive, and has become one of the largest software companies in the world. The company’s flagship product, Adobe Creative Cloud, is used by millions of creative professionals around the world, and has helped Adobe establish itself as a leader in the digital media space. Narayen has also been instrumental in guiding the company’s transition from a software company to a cloud-based software company, which has allowed Adobe to better serve its customers and stay ahead of the competition.   Narayen is widely recognized as a visionary leader, and has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the technology industry. He is also known for his commitment to diversity and inclusion, and has been a strong advocate for promoting women and underrepresented groups in the tech industry.  

Osmania University alumni to adopt hundred villages

The Osmania University Alumni Association which has around 25,000 members comprising of engineers, businessmen, doctors, advocates and other professionals have decided to adopt 100 villages in the erstwhile Telangana districts and ensure all-round development. With the help of district collectors, they will identify the problems faced by these villages and take up activities accordingly.  Osmania University Centenary Celebrations Alumni Committee chairman Anantula Shyam Mohan  said that the state government has been promoting village adoption scheme for the overall development of the state and already public representatives, officials, celebrities and other important personalities have decided to adopt backward villages in the state and develop them. The Osmanians have also decided to be part of the programme to serve the state. Shyam Mohan said that a high level expert committee will be formed involving expert members such as doctors, engineers and businessmen to interact with officials and zero in on issues pertaining to the specific village and solve them. These efforts will help to improve the infrastructure of villages and help in the all round development of the state . Osmania University vice-chancellor Ramachandram agreed to host a Global Alumni meet on the campus on December 23 this year.