My Journey

Author | Speaker | Entrepreneur | Technologist | Seeker

As many of you know, being an engineer is a lot of fun, especially in the tech space. My journey as a computer engineer has been quite an adventure. It all started at the University of Texas at Dallas, where I did my Master’s in computer science. Those were the days of experimenting with AJAX and Web 2.0 APIs. I remember creating a few blog widgets and even selling them while in school.

Later, working with American Airlines on their flight scheduling software taught me a lot about responsibility and precision. It was a high-stakes role with plenty of duties, ensuring the software was reliable since people’s lives depended on it!

Seven years later, I returned to India and kicked off my own company, Dimensions. We began as a small team of five, brimming with innovative ideas. Most of these were experimental, with a high risk of failure, but we were determined to try them out. We initially operated as a services organization to secure cash flow, creating mobile and web applications for clients worldwide. Gradually, we dipped our toes into tech-driven marketing. This led me to the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where I did a program tailored for entrepreneurs. It was a transformative experience that helped me drive our company’s operations, marketing, and finance.

The professors were phenomenal, and what’s better is that I was surrounded by a community of sharp minds eager to innovate and build businesses. That learning boosted our marketing approach and got us noticed by global brands and the Government of State.

One other highlight was my experience at the PNGrowth program by iSPIRT. Being surrounded by 200 other ambitious startup founders from across India was nothing short of inspiring. The connections and shared visions were truly energizing. Later, I was honored with the ‘Leadership Award’ from CMO Asia, which was uplifting. It fueled my drive to aim higher and create meaningful impacts through my work.

An area that has brought me immense joy and satisfaction is my work with CII Yi, focusing on nation-building and empowering the youth. It’s been a memorable journey, and I’m excited about the possibilities in the future. After building and nurturing my startup, the time felt right for a new chapter. I teamed up with a few brilliant individuals, which led to my startup’s acquisition by a branding firm. Now, as one of the directors on the board, I’m immersed in leading its operations to excellence.