My guest today is Raju Datla.Raju holds an undergraduate degree in both in Computer Science and Engineering, from Bharath University, as well as a master’s degree in Computer Science, from Texas A&M University – Kingsville. His journey within information technology began in India, where at a young age his father presented him with an old school green-screen computer. Though not his intention, he was convinced by his father and uncle to make his way to America. His childhood fascination quickly developed into a love of technology which sparked his career within information technology. Though he now primarily works as a real estate entrepreneur and investor – while dabbling in IT consulting, he spent a 25-year period within the world of corporate IT and has worked as a Lead Software Developer, Senior Consultant and Senior Software Engineering Manager.Raju and I share many similar points of view - including the importance of self-development and life-long learning. Today we discuss his experience and insights into the world of information technology, the impact of technology regarding an individual’s ability to refine their skillset and how firms will have to adapt to retain top talent, motivations which led him to move into the real estate industry, his thoughts on leadership & development organizations which have positively impacted his life as well as the benefits of meditation.Guest Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/raju-datla/https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379Ryno Capital Investments:https://rynocapitalinvestments.com/[email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/derrickreiner/