Early Sparks: From Puzzles to Pipelines

 

I’ve always been fascinated by systems, whether that meant building castles out of Legos, organizing household items into neat little patterns, or inventing an entire sports tournament at age 12 (complete with teams, events, and even a judge!). For me, creating order out of chaos wasn’t just play; it was the way I learned to see the world. That love for structure and problem-solving naturally evolved into my academic path. I gravitated toward math and statistics, then eventually found my way into business analytics and data engineering fields, where puzzles get bigger, systems get messier, and the solutions have real impact.

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The Big Move: Mumbai to Boston

Moving from Mumbai to Boston was the boldest leap of my life: scary, exciting, and rewarding all at once. It was more than just studying abroad; it was about stepping into the unknown. Between managing classes, part-time work, and the realities of living on my own, I discovered resilience, independence, and the joy of building a life from scratch. Boston didn’t just give me a Master’s degree; it gave me a new home, a new perspective, and a deep belief in my ability to thrive in any environment.

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Why Data Matters: My Aha Moments
 

As an analytics engineer, I realized my true passion lies in finding the pressure points where data workflows break down and re-engineering them into something smarter. During the 2021–22 Olympics migration at Teradata, I automated a critical bottleneck that was slowing down the entire team. That one solution turned hours into minutes and amplified what we could deliver as a team. Since then, I've loved working at the intersection of pipelines, processes, and people—building systems that free teams to focus on insights, not inefficiencies.

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Creativity Beyond the Data

While data engineering taps into my logical side, doodling has always been my favorite creative outlet. Whether it’s sermon notes, classroom takeaways, or personalized frames I once sold for a football club fundraiser, doodling lets me turn ideas into patterns, stories, and visuals. Friends often tell me my notes read like illustrated storyboards, which feels like the perfect metaphor for how I approach data, too. Creativity and logic aren’t separate for me; they’re interwoven. Whether I’m designing a data pipeline, choreographing a dance routine, or planning a group travel itinerary, I bring the same mindset: organize the chaos, make it engaging, and ensure everyone benefits from the flow.

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The Anchor of My Story

If you remember one thing about me, let it be this: I am an amalgamation of the analytical and the creative. I build systems that are technically sound, but also human-centered. I solve problems not just for efficiency, but for impact. My work is where data meets design, logic meets creativity, and process meets story.

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At the end of the day, I’m someone who thrives where logic meets creativity: building systems that flow, stories that resonate, and experiences that empower.

 

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