About Me
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- Interview with the Coventry Paper on completing the World’s First Green IT Certification
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- Computer Weekly Blog Awards Event
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- Interview with the Daily Telegraph on Green IT
Hello!
I am the Director for Giving Time and Solutions Ltd.
The company was formed in April 2009 because of my positive self belief and ambitions in wanting to help make a difference professionally. I didn’t plan a business as such, but quite a few people I know told me running a consultancy would suit me….whatever that means! I always wanted to do something that ‘makes a difference’.
Having completed the World’s first Green IT professional certification in 2009 (first woman to do so in the world), Green IT has allowed me to pursue a career in a profession I have a lot of experience in, and will help towards making a Global difference. I have been working in the IT industry since 1995, across a number of business sectors.
Due to personal interests I have in personal development, Giving Time and Solutions Ltd is also now (March 2012) providing additional services in Coaching, Mentoring and Consultancy….basically helping people to be successful in their goals..be it personal or business. I know what it’s like to really want people who ‘genuinely support you’. For me, it’s always about helping and motivating people in what they want to achieve. I believe in treating people in the way I want to be treated as a customer…I am very much a ‘people person’, driven by my values.
I often get asked about the company name – Giving Time and Solutions. It’s quite simple really – whatever you do personally or professionally, we should all ‘give time’. People often say ‘I haven’t time’, ‘time is an issue’…but even giving a little time will make a difference. Projects are delivered much quicker when people make the time to work together I feel! I’ve also always believed in working together as a team and collaborating to ensure the organisations goals and objectives are achieved. Hopefully, my previous career testimonials show this as well.
Personally, my parents have always taught me that it’s better to give and that’s what they’ve done all their life….help people. This is something I can pursue even more, to help make a difference to those who need it more in this world.
My blog has allowed me to share my thoughts and knowledge on Green IT, Green and Climate Change.
A big thank you to all the people who have genuinely supported me/Giving Time and Solutions Ltd…please see ‘acknowledgements‘. It’s the first thing I did when I set up my blog….. to show appreciation.
I welcome your comments and feedback.
Kind Regards,
Ms. Tripta Prashar
Dear Ms. Prashar,
As a writer and editor for PM Network, a monthly publication for the members of the Project Management Institute, I’m working on a story for the organization’s website, http://www.PMI.org/features, that revolves around how project managers can break into the burgeoning field of green IT.
With your extensive experience in the field, I thought you would be an ideal expert source to comment on how project managers can make the transition. I’m happy to send questions via email due to the time difference.
Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Jess Wangsness
Managing Editor/PM Network
Chicago
Hi Jess,
Have received your documents and questions, thanks. Am on the case and will send it through for when you stated.
Thank you!
Tripta
Hi Tripta,
When you talk about Green IT, do you focus on the manufacture of the hardware, say reducing or eliminating the hazardous materials that make up the circuit boards and chips, etc, or more the running costs, namely the electricity and air conditioning systems that invariably result?
IT can’t be totally “green” can it as it consumes resources that have to be obtained from somewhere, usually involving CO2 production, so I presume you look at reduction rather than elimination?
Regards
Martin Bullivant
Millward Brown
Warwick
Hey Tripta,
Finally posting my thoughts.
Well, I did check the pdf articles and it seems like very much in-tune with business requirements. I would say that it is well-articulated and surely something businesses would be keen to look forward to so as to gain maximum mileage.
Moreover, with dynamic business processes and the need for sustainable developmental practices, it’s time for businesses to adapt and change, hence it does makes sense to adopt the practice of GreenIT.
Well done and keep up the good work!
Best Regards,
Arijit