ABOUT ME
• Apurva’s path as a leading IT professional has made his focus narrowed and specific. His interest in IT has stemmed from his passion for technology. While he isn’t developing, he spends most of his time with his family. His passions includes developing neat codes, creating excellent user experiences and refilling his cup of tea!
• A look into my life: Although I was born in Kenya, I’m an Indian by all means. I have always lived in a big happy family after we shifted to India when I was hardly a year old. I finished schooling from Diwan Ballubhai in Ahmedabad after which I finished my graduation in B & B Polytechnique from Vallabh Vidyanagar. My family consists of my beautiful daughter and my amazing wife, Nital, who also happens to be a highly self motivated professional in the field of visa facilities.
Education
1. Schooling - Diwan Ballubhai School, Kankaria
• He used to be a back-bencher, but a very open minded and fast learner. His school life is full of achievements in sports & other co-curricular activities.
2. Graduation - B & B Polytechnic, Vallabhbhai Vidyanagar.
What I Do & Can Do
• I am a third culture kid of my family, the new trend setter for our family that had a history of traditional job culture. After completing graduation, I joined a company and started understanding the real world but the lack of proper compensation motivated me to begin my first venture "Printer Plus Services Pvt. Ltd."
• Being a visionary with an undying love for technology, I quickly understood the booming Information & Communication Technology (ICT) market and added a new software vertical in the company in 2000. This was the birth of my brain child "Innova Systems (I) Pvt. Ltd". The company started with an annual turnover of 6 crores and went on became a 100 crores company.
• My love for socialising and art led me to join 'Kaizen - Actors training academy' in 2008. So, altogether, I’m engaged in Event & Celebrity Management as well.
My Passions:
Travelling:
• Since I was a little boy,I’ve always been fascinated by places and the idea of travelling & meeting new people. Being a globetrotter, I’ve got an opportunity to travel to various countries and learn their culture, ethics and tastes that exist in different horizons.
Socialising (Get- together):
• I strongly believe that the most important factor which influences a person is 'the society'.Being a learner forever, I feel that Interacting with every individual contributes to my learning experiences because, all the people belong to different walks of life. I work hard and party harder!
Fitness:
• Being a fitness freak I have a deep rooted belief that only a healthy body can house a healthy mind and ultimately, a healthy soul. Exercising forms a routine of my busy schedule and I ensure to include lot of veggies and fruits in my diet.
Social responsibilities:
• Giving back is all the society needs today. I not only ensure to make donations to various child welfare organizations, but, I also donate blood regularly and work a volunteer with a couple of NGO’s. That gives me a sense fo self satisfaction without which I feel incomplete.
Life Quotes That Keep Me Strong
• If you can dream it, you can do it.
• There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failures.
• You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
• Happiness is like to switch on or off the light, it's totally in our own control, no one else is responsible for our happiness.
• It took me several years of non-stop hard work and determination to bring Innova to these heights.
• Coming together is beginning, Keeping together is progress, Working together is success.
• We are proud about our past and very excited about future.