Mr. Srihari Dhandapani, a Senior Architect at Dell
Technologies, specializes in Storage, Platform, and Solutions for the APJ region. Mr.
Srihari Dhandapani’s thought-provoking talk centers around the "3 Apples of Time"—
Eviction, Innovation, and Revolution—highlighting the transformative nature of time
and progress. Addressing digital natives and millennial connections, he explores the
changing dynamics of growth, urging listeners to navigate the "shifting sands" of life
through the Growth, Explore, and Establish stages. He contrasts these with "steady
mountains," emphasizing passion over obligations, leadership over credentials, and
accountability to mentors. Mr. Dhandapani inspires individuals to make deliberate
choices—be the mountain, not the shifting sands, and lean on wisdom rather than selfreliance.
He encourages being "the salt," adding lasting value, rather than just "the
spice," offering fleeting excitement. Mr. Srihari Dhandapani, a Senior Architect at Dell Technologies, specializes in Storage, Platform, and Solutions for the APJ region. With expertise in digital transformation and cloud platforms, he drives technological innovation across industries. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx