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Life Lessons:
A TED Talk by Dr. Gurvinder Pal Singh
TED (Technology Entertainment and Design) is a global set of conferences formed to disseminate "ideas worth spreading".
It's mission statement: "We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. So we're building here a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world's most inspired thinkers, and also a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other ..."
Recently, Dr. G.P. (Gurvinder Pal) Singh was invited to, and delivered a TED Talk at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A. - "Life Lessons For Realizing Your Potential."
Please CLICK here to view the lecture, but before you do, the following is a summary of his CV:
BIO - GURVINDER PAL ("G.P.") SINGH
Dr. Gurvinder Pal (G.P.) Singh, founder of Karta Technologies, Inc., is an innovator and an entrepreneur. He grew this business from a one-man, garage operation to over 400 professionals - creating the largest San Antonio-based defense contractor for professional services.
Karta was acquired by NCI Information Systems, Inc (Nasdaq: NCIT) while G.P. was the majority shareholder in June of 2007; he continued to serve on the Board of Directors of NCI Information Systems (Nasdaq: NCIT) from 2007 to 2010.
G.P. holds both a Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics from Drexel University. He worked at Southwest Research Institute as a Senior Research Engineer and later joined the engineering faculty at UTSA. In 1986 he formed Karta Technologies, Inc.
G.P. has published over 50 technical papers and numerous reports related to nondestructive evaluation, power plant maintenance and operations, artificial intelligence and computer based learning. In addition, he was granted six US patents for his inventions.
In 2001, Karta was named one of the Top 25 8(a) Information Technology Companies by Washington Technology. Also in 2001, Karta received the Pinnacle Award for Technology from the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce for outstanding achievement in information technology. In 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2002 the San Antonio Business Journal recognized Karta as one of the city’s fifty fastest growing companies. In 1999, Ernst and Young nominated Dr. Singh for Entrepreneur of the Year, and Karta was awarded the Technology Excellence Award by the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce for demonstrated excellence through superior implementation of innovative approaches in the use of technology.
G.P. Singh serves on several board and advisory committees:
Board of Trustee – Trinity University, San Antonio (2006 – )
Board of Trustee – San Antonio Area Foundation (2011 – )
Board of Trustee – Rapier Educational Foundation (2011 – )
Board of Trustee – Cancer Therapy Research Center (2010 – )
Board of Directors – The Bank of San Antonio (2011 – )
Board of Directors – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (2006 - 2010)
Board of Directors -- sikhchic.com (2011 -- )
Member 11th District Advisory Council – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (2011- )
Investment Committee Member – San Antonio Capital and Trust (2011- )
Steering Committee Member for the Bridge Builder Campaign, Goodwill Industries (2011- )
Board of Directors – NCI Information System (NCIT) (2007-2010)
Board of Directors – Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce (2004-2006)
Honorary Commander – 37th Training Wing at Lackland Air Force Base (2007-2008)
Advisory Council – College of Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio
Board of Trustee – Keystone School, San Antonio (2006-2009)
Executive Committee – United Way (2005-2008)
Advisory Board – JPMorgan Chase Bank (2005-2008)
Honorary Chairman for Challenger Learning Center (2008 -2010)
G.P..Singh has been recognized for his service and leadership on a local and national level. He was inducted in:
Drexel 100 – Outstanding Alumni, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2009
Technology Hall of Fame — San Antonio Technology Accelerator Initiative (SATAI) – 2008
Humanitarian Service Award – United Communities of San Antonio (UCSA) – 2008
January 14, 2012
Conversation about this article
1: Baldev Singh (Bradford, United Kingdom), January 14, 2012, 10:28 AM.
"The power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world ...!" Indeed, Dr. Gurvinder Singh ji, we Sikhs are blessed with a treasure trove of such ideas!
2: Ari Singh (Sofia, Bulgaria), January 14, 2012, 10:38 AM.
Very impressive indeed! We are proud of you, Dr. G.P. Singh ji.
3: Rosalia (Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.), January 14, 2012, 2:07 PM.
What a powerful, inspiring and wonderful presentation! The world definitely needs more people like Gurvinder Pal Singh!
4: Baldev Singh (Bradford, United Kingdom), January 14, 2012, 3:03 PM.
It should be incumbent upon every Sikh community to get these 'super' Sikhs on the local media. They can help get America working again.
5: Baljit Singh Pelia (Los Angeles, California. U.S.A.), January 15, 2012, 11:16 AM.
Khalsa mero roop hai khaas/ Khalsa meh hau(n) karo nivaas! Dr. Gurvinder Pal Singh ji is the very definition of such a Khalsa!
6: Chintan Singh (San Jose, California, U.S.A.), January 16, 2012, 9:35 AM.
Dr. G.P.Singh is an inspiration and role model for me. Last year he delivered a presentation to Sikh parents on raising Sikh children in North America. What was most impressive in that presentation was that he and his wife were speaking from experience, not just through theoretical knowledge of the subject. They served as living examples of parents that have raised kids as Sikhs that are now adults and contributors to society. Dr. G.P. Singh, despite of all his professional and business achievements, is an excellent and very humble human being. I simply love him!
7: Harbans Lal (Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.), January 17, 2012, 11:04 PM.
G.P.'s presentation of his faith is a good illustration of what the progressive civil society of today would listen to. It was a refreshing experience to hear him, something that we can take home. We need fresh approaches to communicate as the world around us is turning off its ears from what our Bhais, for example, might say. Our traditional mode of communication is gibberish to the outside world unless the communicator is one like G.P.. I am pleased.
8: Harman Singh (California, U.S.A.), January 18, 2012, 11:24 AM.
I love Dr. G.P. Singh's interpretation of the mool mantar. I printed out a copy and put it up in my office. His three keys to realizing one's potential is something that I wish and hope to incorporate in my life.