New Delhi, 30th August 2007 — Impetus (www.impetus.com), the pioneers in outsourced product engineering services, announced the appointment of Shoba Chetty as their new HR Director. Shoba’s responsibility includes over-all management of all HR functions. Her role includes developing the HR strategy for the company, which is growing at over 50% CAGR, ensuring implementation of more employee friendly policies, practices, and processes. She will also oversee and enhance the thrust on recruitment efforts in campus and industry hiring.  Shoba will be based out of Impetus’ development centre in Noida.

Prior to joining Impetus Technologies, Shoba was working with as Associate V.P. – HR for an IT services company.  

Shoba holds B.E. degree in Electrical Engineering and has done M.B.A. with specialization in HR. She is also pursuing Senior Management program from IIM, Kolkata. She has a total experience of 11 years in the IT field and has immense expertise in HR management in both strategic and operational areas.

Speaking on her joining Mr. Praveen Kankariya, CEO, Impetus Technologies, said, “We are expanding significantly and we consider HR as a strategic function to our business growth. We are excited to have Shoba on our team, as she is extremely dynamic and has the experience and proficiency in putting together a successful team”.

“It’s with great pleasure that I assume this role of Director—HR in a company that is known for its core product engineering focus and unique HR practices. We at Impetus believe that our greatest strength is our people and hence my focus will be to build strong organizational framework that will enhance individual capabilities through various initiatives focusing on competency development, culture building, and consequence management,” said Shoba.

About Impetus:
Headquartered in Cupertino (CA), Impetus Technologies provides outsourced software product design, R&D, and related services to leading global software product companies. Impetus has been involved with hundreds of product launches over its decade-long association with its clients.
 
Impetus works on cutting-edge technologies to develop a variety of next-generation products for a range of vertical domains. From enterprise applications that optimize supply chains and credit portfolios, to solutions for the emerging rich media and digital content verticals; and from products for wireless networks and mobile handsets to software for network forensics and communication monitoring, Impetus’ emphasis on continuous innovation adds significant value to its clients’ technology initiatives.

For more information, visits www.impetus.com or write to info@impetus.com.