a peek into my life outside work where I come from, what I enjoy, and what keeps me grounded (and occasionally unhinged).

early life

My possible first vacation. With parents at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, 2000

I was born and raised in Visakhapatnam. Graduated from NIT Raipur in Electronics & Communications - because in India, that’s just what you do before figuring out your life. I was a top student in school. In college… not so much. One company still took a bet on me, and that changed everything. I moved to Bangalore in August 2020 and never looked back. Been living here ever since, mostly paying rent that feels like EMI and learning patience from traffic.

career

at Camp Fivetran 2025, Mexico

Work gave me purpose - and deadlines gave me sugar rush. I didn’t do great in college, so when work started going well, it meant a lot. Appreciation felt good, so I chased more of it. Started as an analyst, hopped jobs a couple of times, got promoted twice, and finally ended up as a product manager - a role I’d wanted for ages. The goal now is simple: get ridiculously good at it.

animals & pets

Zelda, July 2024

I love animals. If I weren’t a PM, I’d probably be a zookeeper yelling “good puppy!” at lions. I have a 5-year-old Rottweiler named Zelda - she’s my absolute favorite. When I first moved to Bangalore, she stayed with my dad. I missed her so much that I started petsitting other people’s pets... basically rebounding with cats. I also love horses. No reason, just do.

running

at Vizag Marathon, Dec 2024

Running started as a hobby and turned into a mild obsession. I’ve got a sub-30 5K, a couple of half marathons, and more finisher medals than space to hang them. My proudest running moment? Brainwashing my friends and family into running too. Now everyone’s knees hurt equally.

photography

Salim Sulaiman concert, Eclectika 2018, NIT Raipur

I love photography. Back in college, I was that person who carried a DSLR to every fest and party. I was also part of the media cell for NIT Raipur - which meant free entry to concerts. These days, I post travel carousels on Instagram whenever I find something nice... or when my grid starts looking too boring.

volunteering

at U&I NGO clothing donation event, 2021

In 2021, I volunteered with an NGO called U&I, teaching kids for a year. I also helped raise about 75K INR in their annual fundraiser. It was one of those rare times where you give time, not just money, and actually feel good after.

streaming

Random evening, Bangalore, 2025

Sometimes I stream “study-with-me” or “build-with-me” sessions on YouTube - mostly to an audience of zero, but hey, everyone starts somewhere.