To make a mark -Its Belief, Attitude & Timing!

24 years ago, in 2001, a young Bengaluru boy who moved to Mumbai in 2000 to work at one of Asia's largest software company TCS had the opportunity to attend his first Family Day function in Mumbai. At the time, he was an engineer immersed in coding, debugging, and supporting IT systems for a telecom client. 

Living in a city that never truly sleeps, he joined the countless hard-working individuals traveling long hours by train from the suburbs to their workplaces. In the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, he found himself surrounded by talented colleagues, many from prestigious institutions like IITs and RECs. Competing with such accomplished peers, making a mark wasn’t easy—and making a lasting one seemed even harder. But with his knowledge, unwavering attitude, and presence of mind, he did just that.

Through the ups and downs of the past 25 years, he has continuously demonstrated that perseverance pays off. 

From those early days in Mumbai to today, he has earned recognition, achieved success, and continues to inspire.

Here’s to the power of belief, hard work, and resilience. 

As the saying goes:  

"Good things come to those who believe.  

Better things come to those who work hard.  

The best things come to those who never give up."

To many more years of growth, learning, and success! 

pic with the then CEO of  TCS  Subramanian Ramadorai  who had a vision of Global  Top 10 by 2010 

“𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲... 𝗕𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗮𝘆!”

 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿—it’s the relentless resolve to act despite it. It’s the unwavering determination to push forward in the face of adversity, to take risks when others hesitate, and to lead with conviction, even when the odds are stacked against you. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸.

In my journey, I’ve often been courageous—it’s been a guiding force. Though I’ve faced failures, they’ve sharpened 𝗺𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲, 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀.

But sometimes we encounter a moment that truly redefines and reasserts the meaning of courage.

I recently had the immense honour of standing shoulder to shoulder with and listening to (𝗛𝗼𝗻.) 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗬𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘃, a true embodiment of valour.

A man who, at the age of just 19, endured unimaginable pain, facing 17 bullets and near-certain death, yet still fought relentlessly. His courage, unwavering belief in his mission, and dedication to his comrades during the Kargil War led to him becoming the youngest recipient of India’s highest military honor—the Param Vir Chakra.

Captain Yadav’s story isn’t just about survival—it is the definition of 𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁, 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲, combined with exceptional teamwork and leadership. Against extreme weather, treacherous terrain, injuries, loss, and overwhelming odds, he showed us what true leadership and sacrifice look like. His bravery is a shining example of what can be achieved when you push beyond your limits and stay focused on your mission. It is a call to action for all of us to embrace courage, no matter the challenges we face. It’s a reminder that with unwavering commitment, anything is possible.

A heartfelt thank you to hashtagall that helped to create this  unforgettable moment.

A video to remember!

 No words ..only gratitude ..and a big Thank You!

                            

Adapting to AI Evolution

 I had a fantastic experience sharing insights on "Adapting to AI Evolution" with over 100 enthusiastic students at IEEE & MEA Engineering College! We explored the core concepts of AI, its history and impact, and discussed key components such as machine learning, neural networks, and data science. We also covered the challenges faced by newcomers in the field and essential skills and strategies for thriving in AI. A big thank you to the IEEE & MEA coordinators and Professor Rahul for organizing this event. Looking forward to more opportunities to engage and support the next generation of AI professionals!