Ignatious Antony, a visionary technocrat, has embarked on an ex-traordinary journey of engineering brilliance! His career, deeply rooted in the prestigious Indian Space Research Organisation, saw him excel as the Deputy Director at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Post-retirement, his professional adventure continued as the Technical Vice President at a renowned Electronics System R&D organization, where he's been passionately mentoring a dynamic team of professionals, young engineers, and highly talented technocrats for the past decade.As a highly esteemed Professional Engineer, Ignatious has led sig-nificant teams, pioneering the development and certification of avionics systems for ISRO's ambitious rocket launches. His invalu-able contributions in developing mission computers, GNC systems, and other avionics systems for ISRO's launch vehicles are legend-ary. He also served as the Chief of the Quality Assurance Entity at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO, showcasing his unwavering commitment to excellence.His life, both personal and professional, is a tapestry woven with threads of remarkable encounters—interactions with successful professionals, engineers, rocket scientists, business executives, leaders, and senior administrative personnel, alongside highly skilled launch vehicle technicians. As a space scientist, Ignatious has gained firsthand insights into the lives of highly talented and successful individuals, as well as those whose stars have not shone as brightly.These diverse interactions ignited a profound curiosity within him, driving Ignatious to unravel the enigma of success. His philosophy, "Excellence is everywhere. You see only what you look for. Espe-cially search inside; you can see surprising wonders," perfectly encapsulates his approach to life and work.Ignatious is also a prolific writer who has presented numerous technical papers at national and international conferences. His extensive travels, both within the country and abroad, have further enriched his perspectives.Currently, he serves as the Vice President (Technical) of a High-Tech Electronics R&D and Production Centre at Technopark, Thiru-vananthapuram. Ignatious Antony resides in the serene city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with his loving wife. Together, they cherish the joy of their two children and the boundless energy of their three grandchildren.Read more about this authorRead less about this author