I completed my initial studies in India and in 1976 I moved to United Kingdom. I enjoy studying and helping people in need. I have acquired many qualifications and some of these are listed below. In 1996, I started as a translator and an interpreter with the local authority and now working with many organisations including Capita and BigWord. In addition to working as an interpreter I also acquired ample knowledge and experience of various cultures through my managerial role with various organisations.

Languages related modules completed:
• Diploma in Public Services Interpreting (DPSI), Institute of Linguists , London, United Kingdom. Interpreting and translation for Public Services and Legal – Grades: 2 Merit; 1 Distinction, 2 Passes.
• Introduction to Advanced Community Interpreting – NOCN – 2009
• Certificate in Community Interpreting – OCN West - 1999
• Certificate in Language Support Tutor – Inner City Life Line – 1997
• Certificate in translation & Interpreting – Bristol City Council – 1996

Other Studies Completed:
• Teaching for Adults: City & Guilds certificate in further Teaching Level 4 – 2008 - City of Bristol
College, Bristol, United Kingdom
• Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies – 2006 - Edexcel Level 7 BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma: –Merit; City of Bristol College, Bristol, United Kingdom
Modules studied: Advanced professional Development; Management change in organisations; Management research project and presentation; Management financial principles and technologies; Management in the wider environment; Management research methods; Strategic reviews; Management finance for strategic managers; Quality and systems management.
• Accounting and Finance (BA Honours) - 1998: University of West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom. Module Studied: Financial Accounting; Corporate Financial Information & Capital Markets; Corporate Reporting Theory & Practice; Financial Management; Advanced Management; Economic Issues in International Business; Money Markets; Business Environment, Communications, Quantitative Methods, Taxation, Financial Institutions, Independent Study Project.
• Diploma in COBOL Programming & Application of Programming -1992 : Joint National Computing Centre & City & Guilds Qualification, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Module studied: Principals of Data Processing & Hardware; Environment; DP Organisation & Personnel; COBOL Programming and Application of programming.
• Induction for New Non-Executive Directors- Appointment Commission – April 2010
• Finance Briefing – Appointment Commission – April 2010
• Introduction to Benefits – Welfare rights accredited training – Birmingham - 2001
• Certificate in NVQ 3, Units A22, B22, C23 - Skillsmaker Development Award - 2000
• Certificate in NEBS Management Introductory Award - Skills maker Dev. Award 2000
• Certificate in Skillsmaker Development Award – OCR - 2000
• Certificate in Teaching – D32 – City of Bristol College – 1999
• Budgets & Cashflows – BBVS – 1994
• Management Committee Skills – BBVS