👶 The Origin Story
I was born on 19 April 1998 in Amritsar, Punjab—a city that feeds both the soul and the stomach (hello Amritsari kulchas 👋).
Growing up, I didn’t play with toy cars or action figures. Nope. I preferred smashing keys on a keyboard. It probably helped that my dad was a software engineer. While other kids were doodling with crayons, I was building a Railway Ticket Booking System in Visual Basic at age 11. Pretty sure I was the only 6th grader more excited about Form_Load() than field trips.
🧮 Maths > Mugging Up
In school, I loved Mathematics—partly because it made sense, but mostly because I didn’t have to memorize anything. While others were busy chanting history dates like mantras, I was solving equations and scoring 99/100 in finals. Naturally, I thought I’d become a mathematician.
But then came Dad’s friendly advice: “Son, maths is great, but let’s get you a job too.”
And just like that, Computer Science Engineering happened. I joined Guru Nanak Dev University in 2016. Was it my dream? Nope. But was it destiny? You bet.
💻 From Syntax Errors to Summer of Code
Two months into college, entered: Python—the language that made me fall in love with programming all over again. It felt like solving math puzzles, just with more semicolons and fewer tears.
In my third year, I got into Google Summer of Code with GNOME Foundation, where I revamped the GTK website. I learned about open source, writing good code, and technical documentation.
They even invited me to speak at a conference in Greece 🇬🇷... but, plot twist—Visa Denied™.
Apparently, changing the GTK website doesn’t count as international diplomacy.
But hey, that project opened many doors. I started freelancing—writing code, articles, and sometimes, existential tweets.
🎓 Master's Degree & Mid-Pandemic Madness
By the end of my B.Tech, I had a choice: take a decent job or level up. I chose to pursue a Master's in Computer Science (also at GNDU). Then came COVID-19 🦠, because of course it did.
Classes were delayed, so I used the time wisely and started RavSam—a digital product agency. We helped businesses build full-stack apps and write kickass technical content. Basically, if your startup needed code or words, we delivered both.
💼 First Job, Finally
By early 2022, as I wrapped up my post-grad, the company I freelanced with offered me a full-time Software Engineer role. I said yes. No job portals. No cover letters. Just consistent work and decent memes on Slack.
🧠 Core Beliefs (in Quote Form)
- "The best way to predict the future is to create it." – Abraham Lincoln
- "Say yes, then figure it out." – Richard Branson
- "Practice > Genius." – Thierry Henry
- "Fear is the real enemy." – FDR
- "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take." – Wayne Gretzky
- "If I ain’t the greatest then I’m headed for it." – Drake
- "Don’t ask for easy, ask to be stronger." – JFK
📬 Newsletter
Every month (read: when I remember), I publish a newsletter with personal stories, dev tools, side projects, and random things I found on the internet that made me go "oooooh".
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🎶 Music
When I'm not coding or writing, I’m making music. I post remixes and originals on YouTube. Think of it as code, but with beats.
⚽ Sports, Sweat & Sanity
All work and no play makes developers... weird. So I try to stay human:
I cycle 10–15 km a day 🚴♂️
I play Football, Cricket, and sometimes Badminton (mostly losing, but with style).
Touch grass, folks. Literally.
📬 Let’s Connect
Whether you’re a curious student, a CTO, or someone with a cool idea—I’d love to hear from you. I'm open to remote work, collaborations, and even casual chit-chat about tech, startups, or pineapple on pizza.