Team At Tekvocation

DIANA HOMBAL - DIRECTOR

Diana Hombal is the Director of Tekvocation. She is a marketeer turned faculty/training professional. Diana Hombal's 15 years professional journey resonates with a passion for story narration, teaching the young minds and having an inner compass towards excellence. With a Business Administration degree from Karnataka University Dharwad and a Two Year PGDBA specialization in Human Resources from the Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune, her work has included teaching management students Organizational Behavior and Human Resources subjects and training many graduates in language, soft skills, life skills, and behavioral skills. Having earned her MSc in Psychology from Jain University, Bangalore, she is driven by her passion for behavioural science to apply psychological skills in the field of training and education. With a certification in the area of Advertising and Mass Communication, L& D Analytics, and other disciplines of study, she is adroit in the areas of Communicative skills, Behavioral Science, the mechanics of Language Learning, Life Skills and Mindfulness. Whenever she has time, you will find her in the garden tending to her plants.

PRABHU SHANKAR M - TECHNICAL TRAINER

Prabhu Shankar has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from PES, Mandya. With over 2 years of dedicated experience as a Full-stack Product developer and trainer, he possesses technical proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, BootStrap5, ReactJS, C#, ASP.NET, NodeJS, MySQL, and other related domains. He has trained several engineering graduates in Web Designing technology in reputed firms of Mysore such as Technovice Solutions and ExcelSoft Technology. At Tekvocation, he is one of the most popular technical trainers who possesses solid technical aptitude and delivers the training with a trainee focused methodology. A fitness enthusiast, Prabhu believes in diligence and personal leadership as his 'go-to' mantras in life.

Dr. SANDHYA SHESHADRI - TRAINING MANAGER

Dr. Sandhya Sheshadri, a 'Fellow of the World HR Board' in Strategic Learning & Development, boasts an impressive educational background with a DBA, MBA in HR, Post Graduate Diploma in Training and Development, and a Diploma in Entrepreneurship. She has trained and managed over 15,000 global professionals and students.Certified as a Master Behavioural Skills Trainer, Learning & Development Manager, Psychometric Test Professional, and Executive Life Coach, she has completed specialized programs in Entrepreneurship and Neuro-linguistic Programming.
Her success lies in her ability to cultivate skills through a blend of training, coaching, and mentoring, having crafted and executed impactful training initiatives for diverse stakeholders. Whether you're aiming for career advancement or skill refinement, she serves as a reliable source for professional guidance and support.
Her motto is to 'Create a difference to embrace life.'

SANTOSH HUGAR - DIRECTOR

Santosh Hugar is the Director of Tekvocation. He received his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from PESIT in 2009. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Design Engineering. He has worked in domains of Industrial Automation and Energy - primarily focused on renewable products.

As Team Lead for Suryagen he has worked in collaboration with IISc, Bengaluru in developing green sustainable products. He has a hands on approach towards product development, and hopes to inspire others to a project oriented learning approach.

SHRUTHI PRABHAKAR - TECHNICAL TRAINER

Shruthi Prabhakar is a technical professional with a Master's degree in Computer Networks and over 10 years of experience as an Assistant Professor. Shruthi is a Technical Trainer who possesses a vast reservoir of knowledge and exceptional teaching skills. Her career embraces the research oriented mindset, which is shown in her significant contributions. She has authored 7 research papers since 2018, which have collectively received 41 citations. In addition to her citation count, Shruthi's h-index stands at 2, indicating the number of papers she has published that have received at least 2 citations each. She has achieved an i10-index of 1, which measures the number of publications with at least 10 citations all of which are testimony to her deep sense of interest in research. Her commitment to growth and development makes her an ideal team member for all our IT consultation services. Her technical adroitness is showcased in the areas of C, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap5, Perl, Android, Big Data Analytics, Hadoop, Python, JavaScript, React, NodeJS, Cypress. As a food enthusiast, she is known to travel to new places, learn new things while enjoying her favorite music.

TONY G THOMAS - FOUNDER

Tony G Thomas is the Founder of Tekvocation. Tony started his career in 1990 at AT&T Bell Labs in New Jersey, after his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. He grew up in Bangalore and did his under graduation in electrical engineering at IIT Madras. 

Tony co-founded Zoho Corporation in 1996, and has co-founded or helped launch multiple technology companies over the years, and works with teams developing new technology in diverse companies and geographies. He is now looking for ways to help young professionals succeed in the technology industry, and empower them to build useful technologies and solutions in new areas.

‌Tony lives in California, and spends a lot of time in India working with technology companies. When not working on technology, Tony enjoys cycling, and is often spotted on the roads riding a tandem bike with his wife.

VARSHA T - ADMINISTRATIVE EXECUTIVE

Ms. Varsha is a graduate of the MBA graduate at GSSS Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women, Mysuru, specializing in Marketing and Finance. Her MBA project delved into exploring the role of Instagram influencers in followers Purchase Intention. Alongside her academic achievements, she has acquired additional qualifications in Tally ERP9 and holds certifications in Business Research Methodology & SPSS, Business Analysis, Outbound Training, and Digital Marketing.