Major General R. S. Phagura is a second generation Defense Services officer. He is a veteran of wars with China in 1962 and with Pakistan in 1971. He has commanded a Mountain Division in the high altitude terrain on the Northern Border with China and a Mountain Brigade in counter insurgency operations in the North East. In the Desert environ, he has functioned as Deputy General Officer Commanding of an Infantry Division on the Western Border.

Ajun Franklin Franklin John Joseph is a technology leader, entrepreneur, and digital transformation specialist with over 15 years of experience spanning software development, enterprise systems, data analytics, pre-sales, consulting, and business leadership across India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the UK. As the Director and Co-Founder of BLUZEE IT CONSULTANTS LLC, Ajun has worked closely with organizations navigating large-scale ERP implementations, digital transformation programs, and operational modernization initiatives. His work sits at the intersection of technology, governance, and execution — helping businesses translate strategy into scalable, real-world systems. Having lived and worked in Saudi Arabia during the Vision 2030 era, Ajun witnessed firsthand the Kingdom’s transformation from an execution perspective rather than a purely observational one. This experience shaped his interest in understanding how national ambition is converted into institutional capability, digital platforms, and human capital development — a theme that runs throughout this book. Beyond technology, Ajun brings a strong foundation in business formation, finance, operations, and leadership. He believes that meaningful transformation — whether in enterprises or nations — is driven by clarity of vision, disciplined execution, collaboration, and continuous learning. Challenges, in his view, are not failures but feedback for growth. Ajun is passionate about building impactful solutions that simplify complexity and create long-term value. Through his writing, speaking, and professional work, he seeks to contribute thoughtfully to conversations on transformation, innovation, and leadership in a rapidly changing world.

Brindha Kalyanaraman is an internationally certified Emotional Intelligence (EQ) consultant and business coach for women in digital entrepreneurship worldwide. With a strong foundation in corporate human resources, behavioral science, and emotional intelligence, deeply rooted in spirituality, she helps you align your inner world to build clarity, resilience, and meaningful success. EQ Genie is her first book in a series dedicated to nurturing emotionally intelligent, conscious, and prosperous community leaders for the future.