Life @ Odysseus

As we celebrate our organization's 19th anniversary, we are reminded that true celebration lies in the joy we share and the impact we create in our community. This milestone reflects our professional success and commitment to making a difference. To mark this special occasion, we dedicated a day to supporting various NGOs, filling our office with music, games, dance, and entertainment. The lively atmosphere brought smiles to the children from the foundation, and the spirit of togetherness was commendable. Our donation booth saw generous contributions from our team, showcasing the power of small acts of kindness. Reflecting on this day, I am grateful to be part of an organization that values such meaningful experiences. As we move forward, let's continue to embrace empathy, community, and joy. Here's to 19 years of excellence and many more years of making a difference together.

Dharunesh Bukke, BA Team

I recently attended a tech festival Footprints at MSU as a company representative, It was an incredible experience networking with bright young minds, showcasing our latest innovations, and fostering future collaborations. The enthusiasm and creativity of the students were truly inspiring.

Harsh Patel, Software Development Team

At Odysseus, we believe in the power of diversity and the strength of unity. Our recent Colorful Handprint event brought together employees from all walks of life, showcasing our commitment to inclusivity. Each handprint, vibrant and unique, represents the individual contributions that make our company a dynamic and innovative place to work. Together, we create a tapestry of talent, fostering a culture where everyone is valued and empowered. This event is a testament to our collective spirit and dedication to building a harmonious and diverse community.

Kinjal Makwana, Software Development Team

The Holi celebration at Odysseus was a wonderful event that united employees in joy and festivity. Filled with laughter, vibrant colors, and engaging activities, The diverse range of activities ensured everyone could participate and enjoy, creating lasting memories. Here’s to many more joyous celebrations at Odysseus that strengthen our bonds! Happy Holi!

Bhavin Panchal, Design Team

On International Women's Day 2024, the theme "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress" resonates deeply with the ethos of empowerment and recognition. Women hold a special place in our society, and the dedication and resilience of working women who adeptly balance their professional and personal lives make them truly exceptional. At Odysseus, the significance of honoring and celebrating the remarkable lives of women. Each year, Odysseus takes pride in ensuring that International Women's Day is commemorated in a manner that uplifts and acknowledges the invaluable contributions of women. Through thoughtful gifts, heartfelt celebrations, and meaningful gestures, they strive to make every woman feel cherished and esteemed on this special day. Together, let's celebrate the spirit of womanhood and continue to support and empower women in their journey towards success and fulfillment.

Merlin Joshna, HR Team

Odysseus hosted its 4th Annual Hackathon in February 2024, where over 80 employees formed teams to work on coding projects for 24 hours straight. Led by mentors, they brainstormed ideas, wrote code, tested, and presented their projects. Despite tough competition, everyone helped each other out. The event ended with teams presenting their projects to judges, who looked at how creative the ideas were, how good the code was, and how well teams explained their work. It was a fun and exciting event that showed off the talent and teamwork at Odysseus!

Kush Pandya, Software Development Team

Christmas at Odyssey Solutions is a vibrant and joyous celebration that unites our team in the spirit of the season! The office undergoes a magical transformation into a picturesque winter wonderland, complete with whimsical decorations and twinkling lights that fill the air with warmth and cheer. Everyone eagerly anticipates the lively Christmas tree decorating event, a cherished tradition that sparks creativity and camaraderie among colleagues. Additionally, the excitement of Secret Santa infuses an element of mystery and delight as surprises are exchanged anonymously throughout the week. From festive dress-up themes like carnival day, white and red day, and Bollywood day to engaging games and activities, every day of Christmas week is brimming with excitement and laughter. With its abundance of joyful surprises and cultural festivities, Christmas at Odyssey Solutions is truly a time to create lasting memories and share in the spirit of togetherness and celebration.

Sheron Parmar, Software Development Team

The Diwali celebration at the office was truly enchanting. The entire workspace was adorned with twinkling lights, casting a warm and vibrant glow throughout. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the lively dance performances. People of all ages, including my son, enthusiastically participated. His excitement was palpable as he took to the dance floor with confidence, showcasing his talent amidst cheers and applause. We danced with abandon, losing ourselves in the joyous melodies. The celebration was not just about the rituals; it was a celebration of unity and camaraderie. Towards the end of the night, as a token of appreciation, my son was presented with a gift. It was a gesture that touched our hearts deeply, symbolizing the warmth and inclusivity of the Diwali spirit.

Madhulika Mehta, Content Team

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this organization, which has provided me with a platform to showcase my skills. Winning or losing is not the most significant aspect; the true essence lies in the journey itself. It's about assembling a team with diverse designations, merging our strengths, dedicating extra time for rigorous practice, and ultimately performing on stage. The beauty of this entire process is not just in the performance but also in the unwavering support we receive from our colleagues, making it a remarkable experience.

Megh Godbole, Software Development Team

In the recent blood donation event, the profound realization that my blood could potentially save a life was humbling beyond words. I am sincerely thankful to Odysseus Solutions for orchestrating the drive and providing me with the chance to contribute to something greater than myself. This experience has reinforced the transformative power of giving and the immeasurable impact of collective acts of kindness.

Savan Dangar, Software Development Team

In September 2023, Odysseus Solutions planned an exciting picnic for all of its employees in Bengaluru, together with their families, at the Guhantara resort, which included an extremely original mediaeval caverns theme. Since every employee is typically quite busy with work, the team outing served as a stress reliever. Additionally, it strengthened our friendship and allowed us get to know one another better. The day was fun with exciting activities, such as the rain dance, zip line, swimming pool and a few indoor games like foosball, table tennis, carom and pottery. Many of us even participated in football and cricket games. It was very fun-filled overall where a lot of us showed us their dance moves which included making reels. Making lifelong memories and participating in the picnic was something we cherished greatly.

Nishita S, QA Team

As the sun rose on August 15th, 2023, the entire office premises transformed into a vibrant canvas of saffron, white, and green, reflecting the colors of our beloved national flag. Employees, embracing the tricolor theme, adorned themselves in creative and imaginative outfits that showcased their love for the nation. The atmosphere was electric with excitement and camaraderie, as everyone gathered to celebrate the rich history and the bright future of India. Odysseus Solutions proudly celebrated India's 76th Independence Day with desk decorations and tricolor outfits, showcasing our unwavering dedication to the nation and its values.

Krishna Shah, QA Team

18 years ago, a vision took root. That vision blossomed into a reality we're proud to celebrate. Reflecting on my personal voyage within the Odysseus family, even though I haven't been here since longer time, it feels as I've been a part of this exceptional journey for a lifetime . The welcoming embrace, the ingrained culture, the exceptional people, and the synergistic teamwork make work and day here, exciting. On the joyous occasion of Odysseus' 18th anniversary, we embarked on a day brimming with jubilation. Our festivities kicked off with dessert competition, where each team unleashed their creativity and served some delectable treats. In keeping with our annual tradition of giving back to the community, we extended heartfelt invitations to children from NGOs across all our locations. This heartwarming gesture was met with radiant smiles as we engaged in shared moments of cake cutting, exchanged laughter over snacks, and presented them with tokens of joy. Their happy farewell faces made our day better. This wholesome celebration was a harmonious symphony of music, dance, culinary delights, and camaraderie. It encapsulated the spirit of Odysseus - a journey that intertwines aspirations, accomplishments, and a commitment to positively impact the communities we touch. Wishing Odysseus many more successful years ahead!

Palak Gagnani, Business Analyst Team

Every year on March 8th, we celebrate Women’s Day, and this year’s theme was “EmbraceEquity”. Every year, Odysseus makes us feel special by celebrating with all of the power-pack women in the office, and this year was no exception. We were given gifts, followed by a modest celebration, which made everyone recognize their worth and inspired them to accomplish their full potential. It expresses a manner of expressing gratitude to all the women in one’s life. I am glad that Odysseus always encourages women and makes every effort to support and help them achieve their dreams in any way possible.

Shreya Soni, Software Development Team

Hackathon is an event conducting as a competition in Odysseus Solutions every year, which enrich the coding experience of every employee, I personally felt great by chosen as lead for a team in the Hackathon conducted on 2023. This a good opportunity any can fulfill the responsibility of handling a team and guiding as a member of the team. The long and continuous coding will shows the self potential that anyone can achieve the wonderful thing when the person is very much involved and giving his best. Its great team work with different people different department and achieve a common goal, Idea.

VinodKumar K, Software Development Team

Christmas is one of the vibrant festivals that is celebrated across the world & the Christmas celebration at Odyssey Solutions can be summed up as a Blast! It is the most exciting, invigorating, and entertaining week of the year. With the help of vibrant ribbons, lace, glitter, and other embellishments, the entire team participates in decorating the tree. The most thrilling activity is Secret Santa in which we distribute surprise gifts to our coworkers over the course of a week without exposing who we are. The enjoyment is increased by the inclusion of thrilling & extremely enjoyable events like Tie-Dye Day Theme Outfits and Treasure Hunt. One day was dedicated to showcase different Indian cultural traditions through its attires and cuisines. The whole Christmas week was jam-packed with pleasant surprised and cultural celebrations. It was the best Christmas I’ve ever experienced !

Dimple Khosla, Design Team

There is nothing more culturally exuberating than the celebration of an auspicious festival like Diwali. We at Odysseus Solutions celebrate it with colorful rangolis, traditional days with Puja, and Parties. HR and SoCo team organized DJ with a dinner party with a lot of entertainment; these kinds of events were there to know colleagues hidden talents like anchoring, dancing, and singing. We created a small Odysseus band to have a little jamming session; It was a great evening. This year the company gave us a Diwali gift so useful and very thoughtful for all the employees.

Maurvi Pandya, Business Analyst Team

The feeling of knowing that my blood could potentially save someone’s life was indescribable. It was a humbling experience, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. I would like to thank Odysseus Solutions for organizing this drive and for giving me the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than myself.

Satyam Nayak, QA Team

We at Odysseus Solutions, celebrate Independence Day every year with the spirit of freedom, unity, and diversity. We organize cultural events and activities around tri-color theme. This year, our HR and SoCo team organized a fun filled happy hour, where employees from different teams came together and created beautiful artifacts, we all were also dressed up in Indian Flag theme. It was beautiful to see the creation of each team and happy to share that our Blue team won the competition.

Mitesh Sutariya, IT Team

Congratulations Odysseus solutions on 17th anniversary and wishing many more successful years ahead…! It was indeed a fab day to celebrate with all and more importantly being able to be part of our company’s motto of Giving Back to the community. I feel so lucky that I have started my career with Odysseus Solutions and now it’s been 5 years here. I am always thankful for the opportunities it has given me to grow and explore all aspects. Sometimes you also might not be aware about the capabilities in you and you need the platform, which Odysseus has given me. The work culture is super friendly and free, I have always got support from my seniors, team lead and managers. The day to day challenges not only helps me improve my performance but also helps me enhance my skills and learn to start fighting obstacles on our own.

Vishruti Vala, QA Team

In Collaboration with the NGO – Lights of Hope, we all Odysseus Solutions employees got a wonderful opportunity to do plantation on environment day. It’s payback time to nature. In this era of climate change, we need to save the plants and grow as many more as we can. We all had great time and experience, right from ploughing the land, to planting and watering the newly sowed plants. Loved the experience thoroughly and felt great to be part of such initiatives where we could contribute towards the conservation of land.

Gunjan Hemrajani, Software Development Team

I would like to thank Odysseus Solutions for giving a big push for women on this Women’s day, followed by the Great martial Arts training session. It motivates us to take a pledge to protect ourselves from all the odds, no matter where they are. We celebrated this as all about valuing oneself and realizing one’s full potential. And this martial arts training helped us to develop the confidence that is the source of all strength. This program taught us to be confident in terms of self-defense, and women can learn how to defend themselves physically.

Poorva Pandya, Design Team

Picnics are very important as they add pleasantness to our lives. The picnic tends to bring out the best in us. We were able to enjoy ourselves physically as well as mentally at the picnic. I would like to share my recent picnic experience at Dev’s Camp which was led by our organization. As it was surrounded by good nature, we couldn’t hold ourselves to take lots of pics. We also played some outdoor games and enjoyed activities at Dev’s Camp including Adventure Junction, Rainforest Rain Bath, Zipline, etc. Moreover, it gives us a chance to speak our minds and relax. Thank You, Odysseus, for the memorable and lovely trip.

Bharat Chandnani, Content Team

Odysseus Solution always believe in Work Hard and Play Harder and thus organized a full-filled picnic for all its employees in Vadodara, Anand & Bengaluru along with their family members in March 2022 It was a day where all its employees came together to enjoy and make memories for a lifetime. The day was filled with many adventurous and adrenaline pumped activities which includes Zip Line, Slack Line, Sky Walk, Paintball, Rain Dance, fish spa and more along with team building exercises which brought everyone much closer and created a much stronger bond. I thoroughly loved being part of picnic and knowing everyone more closely.

Giridharan A, Support Team