My journey has never followed a straight line - it’s been less of a ladder, and more of a rock-climbing wall, and I’ve come to love that about it.

I grew up inspired by two powerful role models: my father, a Major in the Indian Army, who taught me discipline and duty; and my grandfather, a politician, who showed me the value of staying rooted in people’s lives and struggles. From a young age, I understood that true success wasn’t just about accolades — it was about aligning your personal growth with public good.

After graduating at the top of my engineering class, I started my corporate career with Infosys. While being involved in their Corporate Social Responsibility division, I realized I was drawn to work which was more directly rooted in public impact and that curiosity and conviction led me down a very different path — one that shaped the next chapter of my life.

I spent the next few years preparing for India’s most competitive public service examination — a rigorous and deeply transformative journey. With a success rate of less than 0.1%, I reached the final interview stage, placing in the top 0.25% of over a million candidates. Though it didn’t lead to a government role, the process transformed me. It sharpened my understanding of governance and policy challenges, deepened my empathy, and taught me the value of sustained effort in the face of uncertainty.

Determined to make an impact, I pursued a Master’s in Public Policy, graduating as the valedictorian. From there, I worked with two state governments on ambitious ed-tech reforms, contributed to learning outcomes through the renowned NGO, Pratham-ASER, and joined Ernst & Young (EY) as a consultant in their Government & Public Sector (GPS) advisory practice, working on the development of a flagship national digital platform for the maritime sector.

Now based in the U.S., I carry that same spirit of service, resilience, and reinvention and bring my learnings into global impact work — designing systems that serve people better across borders, sectors, and scales. In many ways, I feel closer than ever to my ikigai — the intersection of what I love, what I’m good at, what the world needs, and what I can be valued for.

But I’m more than my professional story.

I’m a photographer, often chasing light and quiet moments across the world. I’m a movie lover (especially Indian regional cinema), a Yoga enthusiast, a policy nerd, a hopeful traveler, and someone who believes that words can move both hearts and systems.

If you've made it this far — thank you.
I’d love for you to explore the rest of my work — in policy, writing, and visual storytelling — or simply connect.