2 Quotes & Sayings By A Vaidyanathan
A. Vaidyanathan is the founder of the non-profit organization 'The Free Spirit'. "The Free Spirit" is an association of individuals who are driven to travel, see other people's eyes, and care about other people. A.V
was born in Chennai (India) and completed his schooling at St. Joseph’s College, Uppal, Hyderabad (India). He moved to the USA in 1982 to pursue Computer Science at the University of Houston where he graduated with honors.
Following graduation, he worked as a Software Engineer for IBM Corporation for seven years (1983-1989) before beginning his own company (Houston Computer Systems, Inc.) in 1989. He has served as a computer consultant for numerous Fortune 500 companies including ExxonMobil, American Airlines and Citigroup(USA) and Ernst & Young(UK). His primary interests have been computer networks and computer security.
However, over the past 10 years his primary interest has been developing a personal philosophy that helps him live a happy and meaningful life. In 1997, he founded The Free Spirit as a movement dedicated to bringing together people who have similar goals and interests.