ABOUT THE BOOK
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In today’s competitive world, it
is the technological strength of a nation that decides its standing in the
global arena. Technology has become the prime mover behind growth and prosperity.
A nation which masters technology thus derives competitive advantage and
respect.
India, in spite of technology
denials and control regimes, has risen to the occasion and developed critical
technologies for itself. The book details how these developments were nurtured
through management strengths and innovative use of the nation’s resource.
Over the years, the author’s
close interaction with three of India’s
greatest visionary leaders- Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Prof. Satish Dhawan and Dr.
A.P. J. Abdul Kalam- has gained him valuable experience in technology
management and leadership, which became the triggering point for authoring this
book. He traces past developments in technology and its status as of today, and
analyses innovative strategies and techniques like the consortium approach,
technology empowerment and joint ventures. Finally, the book presages future
technological revolutions, their impact on society, and the organization and
leadership that would be required to maintain and improve the competitive edge
in a global environment.
ABOUT Author
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Apathukatha Sivathanu Pillai, is
a Distinguished Scientist, the Chief
Controller R & D, DRDO, and CEO & MD of BrahMos Aerospace- the highly
acclaimed Into-Russian Joint Venture for the design, development, production
and marketing of BRAHMOS, the world leader in cruise missile technology.
Dr. Pillai began his career in
1969, with systems engineering and systems management of launch vehicles at
ISRO. He assisted Dr. Vikram Sarabhai in the evolution of the ten-year space
profile, and was a core member of the SLV-3 team headed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam, Dr. Pillai also worked with Prof. Satish Dhawan in the study of future
ISRO launch vehicles and missions.
Dr. Pillai joined DRDO in 1986 in
the integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) at Hyderabad, under the
leadership of Dr. Kalam. He was the Programme Director, IGMDP, and Associate
Director, DRDL, Hyderabad.
His most important contribution has been the development of critical technologies
using a network of academic institutions, R&D laboratories, and industries
through an innovative consortium approach and technology empowerment. His
decades of dedicated efforts and contributions have helped India realize
the concurrent development of Agni, Prithvi, Nag, Trishul, and Akash missiles
under IGMDP.