How Akmal Found His Path Between Code and Circuits
During his B.Tech in Computer Science, Md Akmal Raza realized that his interest in technology extended far beyond software alone. He became increasingly fascinated by the way hardware and software work together to power real-world systems. That interest led him to take a bold step: joining the IIT Madras BS in Electronic Systems alongside his…
From Setback to Self-Built Success: Kajal’s Journey of Growth and Grit
Not every dream works out the way we imagine – but sometimes, what replaces it turns out to be even better. Kajal Sanwal’s journey didn’t begin with certainty. It began with a setback, a moment where things didn’t go as planned. But instead of stopping there, she chose a different path – one that slowly…
A Return to the Academic Arena – Maddala Venkata Shankara Lakshmi Narayana
For those who possess an enduring curiosity, education is never a destination but a lifelong journey. Maddala Venkata Shannkara Lakshmi Narayana embodies this spirit of continuous learning.Having completed his BTech in Electrical Engineering in 1984, MTech in Computer Science and Engineering in 1986, and a second MTech in Industrial Engineering in 1989 from IIT Delhi,…
Every Detour Led Here : Sachin Sinha
If you asked Sachin Sinha to draw the roadmap to his career, he’d probably refuse. Not because he can’t, but because every time he thought he had figured it out, life quietly redrew the map. Engineering didn’t work out. Geology wasn’t exactly Plan A. Data Science arrived unexpectedly. His first software job involved Java, even…
From Neonatology to Neural Networks: A Doctor’s Journey into Machine Learning
Recently, Dr. Shrey Gupta sat down with his brother-in-law – an engineer preparing for an artificial intelligence job interview – and offered to help him revise. Five minutes in, the engineer stopped him. “I feel like I’m the doctor,” he laughed. “I don’t understand what you’re saying at all.” For Dr. Gupta, a pediatrician and…
The Unexpected Path to a 9.5 CGPA: Yasaswi Kapila’s IITM BS Degree Experience
For Yasaswi Kapila, the IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science and Applications wasn’t just an academic credential; it was a career catalyst. What began as a search for a structured programming path during his engineering studies transformed him into a professional Data Scientist. Yasaswi joined the program’s first batch in 2020 while simultaneously pursuing…
Rerouting the Flight of Life – Anupratee Bharadwaj
Covid brought with it a new, unseen, world, transitioning people from one thing to another. Anupratee Bharadwaj, a BSc holder in Aviation was no exception for her domain had gradually decelerated to a standstill. As someone who loved learning, she kept looking for opportunities to grasp at. Eventually, her family would be the ones to…
Where the Pieces Came Together : Bharat Mahindra
Most of us have spent at least a small part of our childhood captivated by a video game. We remember the thrill of clearing a level, discovering a hidden path, or trying again after failing for the tenth time. Bharat Mahindra, however, grew up wondering what it takes to build those worlds. That childhood fascination…
A Personal Technological Revolution – Sujit AL
Undiscussed goes the miasma of anxiety and academic pressure befalling those who are capable yet unable to break past the nigh insurmountable walls set by entrance exams. Sujit AL was bogged down by such a miasma, taking a gap year to try and better his chances, and in such a time of uncertainty, the wind…
Between the Stethoscope and the Algorithms ft. BVS Madhavi
Every year, students across India are asked to make a choice. Mathematics or Biology. Engineering or Medicine. For most, that decision marks the beginning of two very different careers. BVS Madhavi never believed those worlds had to remain apart. Medicine hadn’t been her first choice. Yet once she found herself there, curiosity kept pulling her…
