My Journey
From Ladiam to Leadership.
Nine chapters. The milestones only stay because the lessons did. For each chapter — what I learned, what I misunderstood, what I would tell my younger self, and what still guides me today.
- 01
Childhood
Village Roots
Ladiam, Santuri, Purulia · West Bengal
What I learned
Life does not need abundance to be meaningful. Growing up in a remote village taught me simplicity, gratitude and resilience. People had fewer resources but stronger relationships. I learned that dignity comes from character, not possessions.
What I misunderstood
As a child, I often believed that success was something that existed elsewhere — in bigger cities, better schools, or richer families. Over time I realized that success is less about where you begin and more about how consistently you grow.
What I would tell my younger self
“Do not underestimate where you come from. Your roots will become one of your greatest strengths.”
What still guides me today
Stay grounded regardless of achievements. Never forget the people and circumstances that shaped you.
- 02
Early schooling
Learning Independence
Satyanarayan Academy, Bankura
What I learned
Living away from home at a young age taught me self-reliance. I learned to manage my own emotions, responsibilities and routines.
What I misunderstood
I thought independence meant not needing others. Today I understand that true independence includes knowing when to seek help and guidance.
What I would tell my younger self
“Being vulnerable does not make you weak.”
What still guides me today
Self-discipline creates freedom.
- 03
Adolescence
Expanding Horizons
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Bokaro
What I learned
The world is much larger than our immediate surroundings. Exposure to different people and ideas expanded my perspective.
What I misunderstood
I believed intelligence alone would determine success. Over time I learned that character, consistency and relationships matter just as much.
What I would tell my younger self
“Focus as much on becoming a good human being as becoming a capable professional.”
What still guides me today
Character compounds.
- 04
College
Building Foundations
Asansol Engineering College
What I learned
Engineering taught me structured thinking and problem solving. I became fascinated by systems and how seemingly small decisions create large outcomes.
What I misunderstood
I thought technical excellence alone would be enough.
What I would tell my younger self
“Learn people as deeply as you learn technology.”
What still guides me today
Every problem becomes easier when broken into smaller systems.
- 05
First job
Professional Foundations
TCS
What I learned
Professionalism, discipline and reliability matter. Being dependable is often more valuable than being brilliant.
What I misunderstood
I thought career growth would happen automatically through hard work.
What I would tell my younger self
“Communicate proactively. Visibility and clarity matter.”
What still guides me today
Trust is earned through consistency.
- 06
Mid-career
Learning Scale
Yahoo
What I learned
Scale changes everything. Systems, processes and decisions must evolve as complexity grows.
What I misunderstood
I believed bigger systems automatically meant better systems.
What I would tell my younger self
“Keep things simple whenever possible.”
What still guides me today
Complexity should be managed, not admired.
- 07
Mid-career
Product Thinking
Samsung
What I learned
Technology exists to serve people. Products succeed when they create real value.
What I misunderstood
I often focused too much on implementation and too little on user outcomes.
What I would tell my younger self
“Ask “Why?” before asking “How?””
What still guides me today
Purpose should drive execution.
- 08
Mid-career
Engineering Excellence
Microsoft
What I learned
Excellence is not an event. It is a culture.
What I misunderstood
I believed excellence was primarily technical.
What I would tell my younger self
“The best engineers elevate others.”
What still guides me today
Strong teams outperform strong individuals.
- 09
Now
Leadership & Multiplication
Salesforce
What I learned
Leadership is the art of creating clarity. People perform best when they understand the purpose behind their work.
What I misunderstood
Earlier in my career, I underestimated how much I could trust my own judgment.
What I would tell my younger self
“Trust your judgment more often.”
What still guides me today
The role of a leader is not to be important. The role of a leader is to make others successful.
Human influences
The people who made these lessons possible.
My father's punctuality, discipline and work ethic deeply shaped me.
My mother's spiritual outlook taught me surrender, faith and perspective.
My years at residential school taught me independence.
Mentoring others continues to teach me that I often find greater clarity while helping someone else discover theirs. Many of my own doubts disappear when I am focused on serving another person.
What ties them together
A pattern I only saw later.
Each chapter took something away — proximity, comfort, certainty — and gave back a different kind of strength. The village gave me roots; residential school gave me independence; college gave me method; the global tech years gave me scale, craft and the chance to lead. None of them, on their own, made the person.
What I carry now is the through-line: work hard, stay curious, treat people with respect, keep showing up, and tell the truth as you see it. Everything else is a footnote.