About Me
I'm a Staff Software Engineer at Agoda with 10 years of experience in full-stack development. I mainly work with JavaScript, React, and Scala, and right now, I'm managing a team as a Scrum Master while still getting my hands dirty with coding.
When I'm not building tech solutions, you'll probably find me out running marathons, hitting the trails, or pushing my limits in CrossFit.
Let's connect if you're into tech, fitness, or just want to chat about the journey!
Technical Skills
Quotes That Inspire Me
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives."
— Annie Dillard
"If you don't make mistakes, you're not working on hard enough problems."
— Frank Wilczek
"Research is to see what everybody has seen and think what nobody has thought."
— Albert Szent-Györgyi
"If you're not rejecting relationships that don't align with your core values, you don't have core values."
— Unknown
"Chasing goals is a trap. Better to focus on cultivating the habits and practices that shape our lives. The rest will take care of itself."
— Josh Knox
"If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success."
— James Cameron
"This present moment was once the unimaginable future"
— Stewart Brand
"If you want new ideas, read old books."
— Shane Parrish
Weekly Reads
Every Sunday, I share my top articles, blogs, and essays from around the web.
Fitness Journey
I stay active every day with some form of movement. I used to go to the gym regularly, but last year(2024) I switched to CrossFit and have been training ever since. I really enjoy it. Occasionally, I also practice tennis.
Running is another passion of mine. So far, I've completed six road half marathons and one trail half marathon. My goal for 2025 is to run a full marathon along with a few more half marathons.
I love hiking. Back in India, I used to go on hikes with friends often, and it's something I miss in Bangkok. I've also trekked in Nepal, completing the Annapurna Base Camp and Langtang Valley treks. Next on my list is Everest Base Camp.
Reading
I'm also a voracious reader with interests ranging from self-improvement and leadership to psychology, personal finance, business, and history.
Investing
I started saving money when I got my job in 2014. First, I saved monthly in the Public Provident Fund and bank deposits. A year later, I began investing in mutual funds.
At the same time, I was learning about the stock market and other ways to invest. Around 2018, I opened a trading account with Zerodha and made my first direct investment.
Since then, I've been a regular investor in the Indian stock market. In 2022, I opened an account with FirstTrade to invest in the USA stock market.
In my free time and on weekends, I research companies, read business news, and learn more about the stock market.