My journey (1998 - 2013)
Timeline from 1998-2020
Insights
Apr 27, 2025
1. School life ….
I was born in 1998 in Burdwan, India, into a typical middle-class family. My background is very normal, with lots of uncles and aunts. As far as I can remember, my childhood began in a place called Barjora, which is in West Bengal, India. I attended Barjora High School, where I studied until Class 12 with a Science background.
My college life —
Like many Indian children of the 1990s, my path to higher education was largely guided by my parents' aspirations. Consequently, my college years were spent studying Civil Engineering—a choice that, in hindsight, proved to be a poor fit for me.
I am writing this from Japan, and with the perspective of distance, I can clearly see that my college experience was a profound mismatch. I now realize it could have been a period of genuine discovery had I been aware of—or empowered to explore—the other paths available.
If given the freedom to choose differently, I would have pursued Psychology, building a foundation in understanding human behavior, and then specialized in Design. Ironically, that is precisely the professional identity I have forged for myself today: I am now a UI/UX Designer, a role that leverages my multilingual skills. My journey, therefore, became one of correcting course, moving from the rigid structures of Civil Engineering to the human-centered creativity of design.
My entrepreneurial journey…(College days)
During my college years, I was the quintessential backbencher, completely disengaged from my Civil Engineering studies. With little interest in the prescribed curriculum, my attention naturally wandered toward more creative and entrepreneurial pursuits.
My first venture was Photogram—an event and videography company I founded to address a simple need I observed. Nearly every student on campus owned a camera, yet few were leveraging them beyond personal use. I saw an opportunity to organize this untapped talent.
The idea was straightforward: create a network where students could provide photography and videography services for local events—from private celebrations to corporate functions. This initiative served a dual purpose. It gave students a platform to gain practical experience and earn their own pocket money, fostering a sense of financial independence and relieving them of the need to rely solely on their parents for support.
My journey (1998 - 2013)
Timeline from 1998-2020
Insights
Apr 27, 2025
1. School life ….
I was born in 1998 in Burdwan, India, into a typical middle-class family. My background is very normal, with lots of uncles and aunts. As far as I can remember, my childhood began in a place called Barjora, which is in West Bengal, India. I attended Barjora High School, where I studied until Class 12 with a Science background.
My college life —
Like many Indian children of the 1990s, my path to higher education was largely guided by my parents' aspirations. Consequently, my college years were spent studying Civil Engineering—a choice that, in hindsight, proved to be a poor fit for me.
I am writing this from Japan, and with the perspective of distance, I can clearly see that my college experience was a profound mismatch. I now realize it could have been a period of genuine discovery had I been aware of—or empowered to explore—the other paths available.
If given the freedom to choose differently, I would have pursued Psychology, building a foundation in understanding human behavior, and then specialized in Design. Ironically, that is precisely the professional identity I have forged for myself today: I am now a UI/UX Designer, a role that leverages my multilingual skills. My journey, therefore, became one of correcting course, moving from the rigid structures of Civil Engineering to the human-centered creativity of design.
My entrepreneurial journey…(College days)
During my college years, I was the quintessential backbencher, completely disengaged from my Civil Engineering studies. With little interest in the prescribed curriculum, my attention naturally wandered toward more creative and entrepreneurial pursuits.
My first venture was Photogram—an event and videography company I founded to address a simple need I observed. Nearly every student on campus owned a camera, yet few were leveraging them beyond personal use. I saw an opportunity to organize this untapped talent.
The idea was straightforward: create a network where students could provide photography and videography services for local events—from private celebrations to corporate functions. This initiative served a dual purpose. It gave students a platform to gain practical experience and earn their own pocket money, fostering a sense of financial independence and relieving them of the need to rely solely on their parents for support.
My journey (1998 - 2013)
Timeline from 1998-2020
Insights
Apr 27, 2025
1. School life ….
I was born in 1998 in Burdwan, India, into a typical middle-class family. My background is very normal, with lots of uncles and aunts. As far as I can remember, my childhood began in a place called Barjora, which is in West Bengal, India. I attended Barjora High School, where I studied until Class 12 with a Science background.
My college life —
Like many Indian children of the 1990s, my path to higher education was largely guided by my parents' aspirations. Consequently, my college years were spent studying Civil Engineering—a choice that, in hindsight, proved to be a poor fit for me.
I am writing this from Japan, and with the perspective of distance, I can clearly see that my college experience was a profound mismatch. I now realize it could have been a period of genuine discovery had I been aware of—or empowered to explore—the other paths available.
If given the freedom to choose differently, I would have pursued Psychology, building a foundation in understanding human behavior, and then specialized in Design. Ironically, that is precisely the professional identity I have forged for myself today: I am now a UI/UX Designer, a role that leverages my multilingual skills. My journey, therefore, became one of correcting course, moving from the rigid structures of Civil Engineering to the human-centered creativity of design.
My entrepreneurial journey…(College days)
During my college years, I was the quintessential backbencher, completely disengaged from my Civil Engineering studies. With little interest in the prescribed curriculum, my attention naturally wandered toward more creative and entrepreneurial pursuits.
My first venture was Photogram—an event and videography company I founded to address a simple need I observed. Nearly every student on campus owned a camera, yet few were leveraging them beyond personal use. I saw an opportunity to organize this untapped talent.
The idea was straightforward: create a network where students could provide photography and videography services for local events—from private celebrations to corporate functions. This initiative served a dual purpose. It gave students a platform to gain practical experience and earn their own pocket money, fostering a sense of financial independence and relieving them of the need to rely solely on their parents for support.