T’puram: In a team full of brilliance and skills, S somandasah distinguishes himself with a sharp vision and rapid problem solving skills.
The VSSC engineer who practiced underneath and his former colleagues was amazed at his eyes for micro details and management.
“When he was the GSLV Mark-III project director, we had to build everything from the beginning.
He was there for the source of the material, coordinating transportation or completing technical disruptions.
He is good at human management,” said a former structural designer who was closely related to Somanda During the development of LVM-III.
Even though it works for hours, he will take care of drop facilities for women’s engineers.
“He took care of his team.
He ordered respect with his approach and futuristic vision,” said a colleague.
He sets high standards as technical experts and managers.
“He was driven by a long-term vision and knew how to build a team.
He is a master in the field of system engineering, space transportation, design, propulsion system, launch vehicle, aerospace, structural or electronic design.
What distinguishes him to solve the problem,” said a person colleague.
The former member of his team said Somandangath was a mechanical engineer with PG and expertise in structural dynamics; But wise knowledge he is a repository.
“He was read and updated very well.
In terms of team management, he set a real target and fight for it quickly,” said a team member.
They recalled the way to motivate the team.
“He doesn’t burden us with the target.
Instead he works by way of achieving the target quickly without technical compromise,” he added.
Blessed with perfect system knowledge, SomanAth prefers jobs without defects than adhering to date and schedule; He will be in front of the schedule.
“We have a good team, someone must be good at using it.
Somandang makes a widow like that,” said a team member.
Somandang has a classic taste.
During a cultural festival, a slot is provided for the piano and he will play popular hits.
Sometimes he will take requests and play songs, recalling a former colleague.
ISRO CHAIRMAN S SOMANDATH: A troubleshooter & manager with a vision
