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Bhaskar Bakthavatsalu is the Country Manager of Check Point Software Technologies.

With over 11 years of experience in the IT industry, Bhaskar had earlier worked with Ingram Micro where he was responsible for managing strategic accounts.

• If not in the IT industry: I would have been a Formula One racer. I love adventure sports.
  
  
• Biggest passion: Trekking. I would like to go to the Himalayas.
  
  
• Behind the wheels: I presently drive a Honda Civic, but dream of owning a Ferrari F450 Spider.
  
  
• Gadgets I can’t do without: My iPhone. It will take other mobile phone vendors at least one more year to come out with anything close to it.
  
  
• Role model: A P J Abdul Kalam. He’s a visionary who has shown Indian youth a way to progress. His vision for a developed India by 2020 is very inspirational.
  
  
• Weekend activities: I love spending time with my family and friends. Once a month, we go out for a drive to any picturesque location in Karnataka.
  
  
• Favorite holiday destination: Italy, especially Capri, because of its scenic beauty and rich heritage.
  
  
• Hate the most: Hypocrisy.
  
  
• Favorite movie: The Die Hard series and Original Sin. I love thrillers and action movies.
  
  
• Favorite stars: I like Al Pacino, Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise and Kamalahasan. I adore Meryl Streep, Meg Ryan, Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit.
  
  
• Ultimate ambition: I would like to start my own venture. However, right now, the focus is on my responsibilities at Check Point.

                                                                                                     — Sharmee Roy