Click Here to Listen<\/a><\/h3>\nOne of my favorite things about my friends from India is how thoughtful and humble they are. My guest today was no different. Mohana Krishna Punnam, also known as Mohan, is a Product Engineer on Esri’s Utility Network Team. Originally from India, Mohan exhibits the inherent values and commitment to excellence I have seen from my other Indian friends and acquaintances. His focus and dedication to helping others was the motivator for him making the transition from working in the utility sector to Esri; Mohan enjoyed both the water and pipeline utility space, however, he wanted to be able to help and provide outreach to a wider audience.<\/p>\n
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