I was born in late 90s in Amritsar, Punjab. Growing up with a father who worked as a software engineer, I developed an early interest in technology. At 11 years old, I built a Railway Ticket Booking System using Visual Basic.
Education
During school, I focused on Mathematics, eventually scoring 99/100 in my final exams. Because I enjoyed the subject so much, I initially wanted to become a mathematician. However, following my father's advice to choose a path with better job prospects, I transitioned into Computer Science Engineering instead. In 2016, I enrolled at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU). Two months into the program, I began learning Python, which deepened my interest in programming.
Early Experience and Google Summer of Code
During my third year of university, I participated in the Google Summer of Code with the GNOME Foundation, where I updated the GTK website. Based on this work, I was invited to speak at a conference in Greece, though my visa application was ultimately denied. Following this project, I began freelancing as a programmer and technical writer.
Post-Graduate Studies and Entrepreneurship
After earning my bachelor's degree, I chose to pursue a Master's degree in Computer Science, also at GNDU. During the academic delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I co-founded RavSam, a digital product agency that develops full-stack applications and produces technical content for businesses.
Professional Career
In early 2022, as I was completing my post-graduate studies, the company I had been freelancing for offered me a full-time position as a Software Engineer. I accepted the role directly, bypassing traditional job portals and cover letter submissions.
Core Beliefs
- "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
- "Don’t ask for easy, ask to be stronger." – JFK
Personal Projects and Interests
- Newsletter: I publish a monthly newsletter sharing personal stories, development tools, side projects, and interesting internet finds. The publication currently has over 400 subscribers.
- Travel Videos: I love to travel and I make cinematic vlogs on YouTube.
- Music: Outside of engineering, I produce music, sharing original tracks and remixes on YouTube.
- Sports and Fitness: To stay active, I cycle 10 to 15 kilometers daily and regularly play football, cricket, and badminton.
Contact and Collaboration
I am available for remote work, collaborations, and general discussions regarding technology and startups.