Before finding my rightful place in web development, my journey has taken me through mechanical engineering at iit madras, editorial journalism at hindustan times, documentary photography for maharashtra government and indian institute of human settlements, communication strategy for various organizations, and community organizing at Ambedkar Reading Circle. A common thread runs through all these experiences: the drive to create things that enhance and complement life.

Building backwards and retracing every step that led me here.

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  My lens-based art, previously photo-objects, has been transformed into interactive web experiences, exploring the intersection of personal and political.
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  Developed 'Dramas of Discrimination', a web application that facilitates workshops for diverse communities to foster inclusivity, blending systems thinking with Theatre of the Oppressed methodologies.
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  Married Pallavi, the love of my life. We have four kids now.
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  Awarded the Mirror's Fellowship for creative expressions on the (de)construction of masculinity.
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  Represented 'Ambedkar Reading Circle (ARC)' at the Second Global Conference on Caste, Business, and Society at the University of Bath, UK.
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  Took a sabbatical to care for my mother during a health relapse—began coding at her hospital bedside.
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  Contributed to 'All That Blue' anthology, curating anti-caste creative expressions from India.
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  Initiated community organizing and program design at the Ambedkar Reading Circle, making anti-caste philosophy and literature more accessible in public spaces.
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  Exhibited at The Vaanam Art Festival, organized in Chennai by filmmaker Pa Ranjith's Neelam Cultural Centre.
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  Moved to Bangalore to work as a communication strategist at a games for public policy startup.
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  Took a sabbatical to care for my mother during her health crisis, deepened my bond with my father.
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  Relocated to New Delhi to join Hindustan Times as a photo editor on the national desk.
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  Worked as a documentary photographer for governmental and non-governmental organizations, including the Maharashtra Government, Paani Foundation, Indian Institute of Human Settlements, and The Wire, covering rural and urban stories across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka.
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  Completed my Dual Degree Thesis, 'Robot Motion Planning using Derivatives of Rapidly Exploring Random Trees', at IIT Madras, earning both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering.

I did expect my love for engineering, storytelling, and photography to lead me to web development, and here I am—happily coding away and hoping my past adventures make me a better builder!

Predictably, I've found myself crafting web experiences that mix art, storytelling, and systems thinking—whether it's transforming lens-based work into artistic narratives or designing Dramas of Discrimination to get people collaborating in new ways.

For me, web development is an ideal avenue to channel my past experiences into building meaningful and innovative digital experiences.