Praveen Nair is a Product Manager at Google at Google. Colleagues describe them as "I have known Praveen for two years (Aug 2003 - Jul 2005), in my previous position, as Software Engineer & Team Lead at COMPRO Technologies, Pvt. Ltd. (New Delhi, India). Praveen is a fast learner and has intuitive problem-solving skills. His speed of picking up new skills, at the time he joined the company, gave me the confidence later on to blend him with project teams that inherently had a steep learning curve. He has excellent communication skills that helps him interact with a large and diversified client base. Part of his talent lies in his ability to communicate at the same platform, whether interacting with senior management or with junior team members. In about a year of Praveen joining the company, he was assigned as a team lead with his team of five engineers. He was the first among his batch of 14 engineers to be given such a responsibility. It usually takes an individual about two years to demonstrate the aptitude that would give us the confidence. Another strength is that he was quick to adapt to the demand of the software industry in terms of new technologies, programming platforms, and applications. He sets up a good strategy in meeting project deadlines, and is quick to make adjustments based on project demands. Praveen makes it a point to respect the ideas put forward by other team members. His aptitude and people-skills are good, and that combined with assertiveness will give him a better edge. Praveen is an excellent team player. He initiates regular weekly meetings with his team and pays close attention to suggestions that his team members have, thereby creating a sense of unity and argument-free environment. He respects the opinions of others in the group. He researches his topics well and provides concrete input. He sets up a good strategy in meeting group project deadlines, and is quick to make adjustments based on project demands." and "Praveen is extremely hard working, dedicated and intellectual. He is a great team player and a very dynamic leader. I had several opportunities to work with him and each time I got to learn a lot from him. He is very responsible and trustworthy and adds tremendous value to any work he gets involved in."