He is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Siesta Global Inc, through which he has successfully established a startup that connects travelers with local experts for customized experiences.
ISSAQUAH, WA, August 15, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Abhijit V. Barve, MBA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Hailing from over three decades of excellence in the field of information technology, Mr. Barve has found success in various technology leadership roles spanning a variety of industries (healthcare, defense, banking, tele communications, retail, transportation, travel) at multiple Fortune 100 companies (T-Mobile, Truist, Raytheon, Amazon). In addition to his current responsibilities at one of those leading companies, he is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Siesta Global Inc, through which he has successfully established a startup that connects travelers with local experts for customized experiences.
In addition to his current roles, Mr. Barve has held various positions throughout the IT sector at a number of prominent companies, including T-Mobile (as a Principal Architect), Amazon (as a senior consultant), Vix Technology (as an Integration Lead for the Americas), Raytheon (as a web and mobile development specialist and earned a CIO's Award of Excellence), and SunTrust Banks (as technical lead, beginning in 2006). He previously worked as an application team lead at HCSC from 1998 to 2006, an IT consultant at OSF HealthCare and RR Donnelley, and a software engineer at Follett Software, beginning in 1994.
Mr. Barve's professional affiliations include service as a charter member of TiE Seattle since 2022 and a member of the TiE - Global Entrepreneurship Organization, which has provided him with valuable networks and resources throughout his career journey. Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. Barve is actively involved in his community as an assistant soccer coach for Issaquah FC and a teacher coordinator and committee member for Gurukul, a non profit school that teaches Indian culture and language to almost 1500 students in Seattle area every Sunday in a structured format that counts as a foreign language credit towards their high school curriculum.
Building upon his professional achievements is Mr. Barve's solid educational foundation, which includes a Master of Business Administration in information systems from Illinois State University and a Bachelor of Arts in computer science and business administration. Mr. Barve attributes his success to his upbringing and an innate curiosity, which has driven him to continuously seek new knowledge and embrace risks.
Mr. Barve plays classical guitar, is passionate about flying, and holds a private pilot license, which aligns with his adventurous spirit and willingness to explore new horizons. He is focused on leaving a lasting legacy through work that will inspire others and contribute to something greater than himself. With one daughter and two sons, Mr. Barve balances his professional aspirations with family life and community involvement, exemplifying dedication both in his career and personal pursuits. Mr. Barve deeply appreciates his wife, Meera, for her support in balancing his professional aspirations with family life and community involvement.
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