There’s a saying, ‘Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.’ But how many of us truly feel that way? Work is often seen as a routine, but for those who love what they do, it’s an adventure filled with learning, challenges, and growth.
This Valentine’s, we are celebrating not just love but the love for our work through our #WeLoveWhatWeDo campaign. We asked some of our colleagues what fuels their passion at work, what keeps them motivated, and how they’ve built a career they truly enjoy.
Here’s what they had to say!
Employee Stories
1. Adyashakti Patnaik, HR Manager: The Heart of the Workplace
a. What’s the one thing about your job that makes you excited to start your day?
“As an HR professional, the thing that excites me the most is helping people and making a positive impact on the workplace culture. Whether it’s supporting an employee’s career development or ensuring everyone feels valued and heard”
b. If your job were a romantic movie, what would the title be?
“How about ‘HR & Heartstrings’? A feel-good movie where the HR professional navigates workplace dynamics, helping employees grow in their careers while fostering a positive environment.”
c. Was there a moment when you realized, ‘Yes, this is the right job for me’?
“Definitely! Early in my HR career, I facilitated a conversation between two colleagues who had a misunderstanding. Helping them understand each other’s perspectives and find common ground was an eye-opening moment for me. I realized then that my role was about more than just policies—it was about people, and that felt incredibly rewarding.”
d. What’s one thing your workplace offers that makes it enjoyable for you?
“This should be my question to you!” (Now, that’s a fun HR response! ?)
e. If you could describe your work life in a hashtag, what would it be?
#PeopleFirst #BuildingBridges
f. What advice would you give to someone to ensure they love what they do?
“Focus on making a positive impact and always stay curious. Keep learning, adapting, and embracing new challenges—this will keep you engaged and excited about your role.”
2. Tanmayananda Sahu – Customer Success Specialist: The Problem Solver
a. What’s the one thing about your job that makes you excited to start your day?
“It’s the variety and diversity of my daily tasks that truly excites me. As a customer-centric role, I never know what challenges or opportunities will arise, and that keeps me on my toes, always striving to give my best every single day.”
b. If your job were a romantic movie, what would the title be?
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham” (The highs, the lows, and everything in between!)
c. Was there a moment when you realized, ‘Yes, this is the right job for me’?
“Yes, there have been several moments that justify that I’m at the right place doing the right things. It’s those times when my answer or suggestion perfectly aligns with what someone needed, and I can feel the impact it has—it’s truly fulfilling.”
d. What’s one thing your workplace offers that makes it enjoyable for you?
“Without a doubt, having amazing colleagues and a fun work culture.”
e. If you could describe your work life in a hashtag, what would it be?
#HustleAndHeart
f. What advice would you give to someone to ensure they love what they do?
- Focus on smaller goals and take each day as it comes.
- Embrace challenges head-on, knowing that even if you fail, the lessons learned will stay with you for a lifetime.
- Surround yourself with positive people and cultivate a healthy, supportive environment around you.
3. Nicole Ann Fernandes – Senior Software Engineer-QA: The Guardian of Quality
a. What’s the one thing about your job that makes you excited to start your day?
“The challenge of breaking software before it breaks in production”
b. If your job were a romantic movie, what would the title be?
“Bugged by Love” (Because nothing says romance like debugging! ?)
c. Was there a moment when you realized, ‘Yes, this is the right job for me’?
For me, the realization wasn’t a single moment but a feeling—a combination of excitement, reward, and meaning in my work
d. What’s one thing your workplace offers that makes it enjoyable for you?
“A fantastic team that shares the same passion for quality and security.”
e. If you could describe your work life in a hashtag, what would it be?
#TestBreakFixRepeat
f. What advice would you give to someone to ensure they love what they do?
“Love the process, not just the results.”
4. Pruthvi U B – Strategic Alliances Associate: The Connector & Collaborator
a. What’s the one thing about your job that makes you excited to start your day?
“Every day, I get to learn something new, and that actually makes me excited for the next. Yes, there are challenges and limitations, but they never stop me from growing and exploring new things.”
b. If your job were a romantic movie, what would the title be?
“The Fall Guy” (Because sometimes, taking risks and navigating challenges is part of the love story with work!)
c. Was there a moment when you realized, ‘Yes, this is the right job for me’?
The ability to work with multiple teams, collaborate across continents, and gain knowledge across various domains makes me feel this is the right job for me.
d. What’s one thing your workplace offers that makes it enjoyable for you?
“Great colleagues and flexible hours!”
e. If you could describe your work life in a hashtag, what would it be?
#LiveLearnTeach
f. What advice would you give to someone to ensure they love what they do?
“Take the first step to speak up or ask for help.”
5. Pooja Shetty – Technical Manager, SCAP Content: The Challenge Seeker
a. What’s the one thing about your job that makes you excited to start your day?
“Challenges. I think SecPod’s culture helps us embrace challenges, and we have so many skilled people around us who are always happy to collaborate and solve them together. This keeps us on our toes every day.”
b. If your job were a romantic movie, what would the title be?
“Dil Chahta Hai” (Because just like friendships and adventures, a great job is about embracing the journey!)
c. Was there a moment when you realized, ‘Yes, this is the right job for me’?
“I believe it was when we migrated from a support-based model to a product company. The amount of learning that came with it was phenomenal, and it helped shape us not just professionally but personally too.”
d. What’s one thing your workplace offers that makes it enjoyable for you?
“Great colleagues. I often hear people say how rare it is to find true friends at work. I’ve been lucky to have people who genuinely care, support, and uplift each other. We spend most of our day working together, and having the privilege to laugh, cry, and share our lives with such amazing people is truly a blessing.”
e. If you could describe your work life in a hashtag, what would it be?
#Growth_as_an_individual
f. What advice would you give to someone to ensure they love what they do?
“Be open to opportunities thrown your way and always give your best. You can’t know what you love unless you’ve explored different things. A lot of social media glorifies mediocrity, but we forget that we only have one life. Live it to the fullest and give 100% in whatever you do!”
6. Rakesh Bhaskar – Product Marketing Lead: The Innovator & Storyteller
a. What’s the one thing about your job that makes you excited to start your day?
“What’s that one thing I can do differently today?”
b. If your job were a romantic movie, what would the title be?
“Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” (Because marketing and storytelling are a perfect match! )
c. Was there a moment when you realized, ‘Yes, this is the right job for me’?
The virtual battlefield of stopping attacks – I felt like am in the army
d. What’s one thing your workplace offers that makes it enjoyable for you?
“I can make time to go to the gym.” (Because a strong mind needs a strong body too! ?????)
e. If you could describe your work life in a hashtag, what would it be?
#BeFoolishToDoSomethingNew
f. What advice would you give to someone to ensure they love what they do? “Love is a form of madness. Only if you are mad about something can you truly love it. Else, it is just a compulsion.”
7. Abhipsa Mallick – Sr. UX Designer: The Creative Visionary
a. What’s the one thing about your job that makes you excited to start your day?
“Every day brings new challenges, new threats, new vulnerabilities, new technologies, and new puzzles to solve. It keeps the work dynamic and intellectually stimulating.”
b. If your job were a romantic movie, what would the title be?
“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (Because great design is a love story that never ends! ?)
c. Was there a moment when you realized, ‘Yes, this is the right job for me’?
“When I saw our product for the first time while designing product screenshots. The complexity and depth of the UI/UX fascinated me. It made me more interested in cybersecurity as a domain, and I knew I wanted to work around a product that constantly evolves.”
d. What’s one thing your workplace offers that makes it enjoyable for you?
“The culture at SecPod is crazzzyyyyyy good! The level of understanding from my seniors, mentors, and especially my manager makes balancing work and personal life so much easier. It helps in prioritizing what truly matters.”
e. If you could describe your work life in a hashtag, what would it be?
#KabhiHaaKabhiNaa #ItsNotControlCControlV (Creativity is never copy-paste!)
f. What advice would you give to someone to ensure they love what they do?
“Be constantly interested and motivated. Never be afraid to put out your thoughts, no matter how weird they are—who knows, you might just come up with the next best approach in whatever you are doing!”
Final Thoughts
At the heart of every great workplace is passion. Whether it’s the excitement of a new challenge, the joy of working with a great team, or the satisfaction of making a difference—finding love in what we do makes all the difference.
Be a part of our #WeLoveWhatWeDo campaign by sharing what you love most about your work. Snap a picture, post it with the hashtag, and tag SecPod. Let’s celebrate the joy of working together!