AJ - that's what I called him - a name that our boss gave him and it stuck. Reading all the condolence notes and memories here - it is amazing how everyone who knew him, knew him as a calm, kind and patient person, someone always there to lend a hand. We worked together for a long time, swivelling on our chairs often to discuss things. An extremely dependable guy who everyone from his juniors, his batch mates to all the seniors right up to the department heads, would remember as unfailingly polite, patient and smart but tactful. We all respected him and enjoyed working with him - in fact fought fiercely to keep him in our team. As he shifted projects, we still stayed in touch and I’d like to think that the respect and affection continued. Be it any task - AJ was the go to guy - the one who’d say - “Ye mujh pe chhod do” (leave it to me). From technical issues to training new associates to making fun video clips for the team and finding just the right piece of music for it, AJ did it all with the same enthusiasm and detail. Even till his last day in Cognizant, he made new bonds, guided the new associates. He left behind shoes too big to fill. He was immensely proud of his lil daughter. His message after her birth saying “Sleepless nights, but all worth it” conveyed the warmth and pride across miles. It is inexplicable and downright unfair that he be taken away from all those he loved, so soon. Rinku, Ira - I have no words to express condolences to you. Praying for all the strength for you and know that you were loved immensely by this gentle, kind and intelligent soul.
AJ - that's what I called him - a name that our boss gave him and it stuck. Reading all the condolence notes and memories here - it is amazing how everyone who knew him, knew him as a calm, kind and patient person, someone always there to lend a hand. We worked together for a long time, swivelling on our chairs often to discuss things. An extremely dependable guy who everyone from his juniors, his batch mates to all the seniors right up to the department heads, would remember as unfailingly polite, patient and smart but tactful. We all respected him and enjoyed working with him - in fact fought fiercely to keep him in our team. As he shifted projects, we still stayed in touch and I’d like to think that the respect and affection continued. Be it any task - AJ was the go to guy - the one who’d say - “Ye mujh pe chhod do” (leave it to me). From technical issues to training new associates to making fun video clips for the team and finding just the right piece of music for it, AJ did it all with the same enthusiasm and detail. Even till his last day in Cognizant, he made new bonds, guided the new associates. He left behind shoes too big to fill. He was immensely proud of his lil daughter. His message after her birth saying “Sleepless nights, but all worth it” conveyed the warmth and pride across miles. It is inexplicable and downright unfair that he be taken away from all those he loved, so soon. Rinku, Ira - I have no words to express condolences to you. Praying for all the strength for you and know that you were loved immensely by this gentle, kind and intelligent soul.
