The Journey
From Vadodara, India—where I learned the value of community and hard work—to Toronto, building in AI.
My Story
I grew up in Vadodara, India, a place where community is everything. We learned early on that if you want to get something done, you do it together. That sense of collaboration has stayed with me.
I moved to Canada to study Electrical Engineering, but I found myself constantly drawn to computers and programming. I've always been interested in tools that make us more productive, and software seemed like the ultimate toolkit.
My career started in software testing. While it wasn't where I expected to end up, it taught me a discipline that I value deeply: reliability. As a test architect, I learned that systems need to be deterministic to be useful.
When I started exploring AI, I initially felt a bit intimidated. I wasn't a data scientist or an ML researcher. But I realized that this technology is new for everyone. We're all figuring it out together.
I decided to just dive in and learn as much as I could. I carve out time every morning to study and experiment. It's been a journey of constant learning, and I'm just grateful to be part of such an exciting shift in how we build software.
The Self-Taught Journey
I don't have a traditional Computer Science degree. I studied engineering, but my coding journey has been largely self-driven. I learn by doing and by following my curiosity. If a problem interests me, I'll spend the time to understand it. In a field moving as fast as AI, I think this willingness to learn and adapt is just as valuable as formal training.
The Daily Practice
When I pivoted to AI, I realized that despite the hype, many experts were still figuring out the best practices. This encouraged me to dive deeper.
I dedicate 2-3 hours every day to study and experimentation. This consistent practice helps me stay grounded and keep up with the rapid pace of innovation.
Cities That Shaped Me
Vadodara, India
Until 2016My hometown. Growing up here showed me the power of community—people coming together to get things done. That collaborative spirit is something I try to carry with me.
Windsor, Canada
2016-2017Moved for my Master's. A challenging but rewarding transition to a new country and academic environment.
Toronto, Canada
2017-2020Started my career in tech. I moved from hardware to software as I discovered my passion for building digital tools.
Halifax, Canada
2020-2022Focused on test architecture. I learned a lot about building systems that scale reliably.
Toronto, Canada
2022-PresentImmersed in AI development. I'm loving the opportunity to build and teach in this space.
Career Pivots
"I found I enjoyed the logic and creativity of programming, which felt like a natural fit."
"I became interested in how we can automate and improve the testing process itself."
"My interest in automation led me to AI. My testing background has been surprisingly helpful in trying to build reliable agents."
Education
Master of Engineering
University of Windsor
May 2016 – Aug 2017
Bachelor of Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Aug 2011 – May 2015