B.E in Computer Science
Sahyadri College of Engineering, Mangalore
2010 - 2014
Biography
I'm a Staff Software Engineer at Agoda, where I split my time between hands-on coding, guiding my team as a Scrum Master, and supporting teammates through technical and strategic challenges. My current project focuses on enhancing our internal agent tools to reduce handling time and improve the post-booking experience for our customers.
Outside of work, I stay active with CrossFit, running, and hiking. Lately, I've been working on improving my swimming and learning tennis.
I also enjoy reading and investing in the Indian and US stock markets. I'm a firm believer in long-term thinking, consistent effort, and the power of compounding—both in life and in investing.
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CrossFit
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
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.
Hiking
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 & Investing
Reading
I'm also a voracious reader with interests ranging from self-improvement and leadership to psychology, personal finance, business, and history.
View my Goodreads profileInvesting
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.
Favorite Quotes
"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
- Peter Drucker
"What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do."
- Tim Ferriss
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
- Steve Jobs
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
- Winston Churchill
"Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans."
- John Lennon