My Story: A Journey of Dreams, Struggles, and Triumphs

🌍 Introduction: From a Small Town to the World

Hello everyone! This is my story—how a small-town boy from Jharkhand, India, made his way to London, UK.

I won’t bore you with stories about how I was a tiny baby weighing just 3 kg… bla bla… But what I will tell you is how life took me on a rollercoaster ride through more than 15 cities and two countries.

Among all these places, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, is home. A place filled with breathtaking waterfalls, serene mountains, and lush valleys. I could go on forever, but I’ll just say—visit it once, and you’ll know what I mean!

🎒 Early Life: The Curious Kid

I did my schooling in Ranchi. I was never a topper—in fact, I barely passed my exams. If someone told my younger self that I would one day complete my Master’s with distinction, I would have laughed in disbelief.

At 15, I discovered something that changed my life—Arduino and Robotics. My first project? A Bluetooth Home Automation System. It was the spark that ignited my passion for electronics. Even before this, I loved repairing fans, changing switches, and playing around with circuits since I was just 10 years old.

When I performed well in secondary school, I got to choose Science as my subject. But it was a complete accident that I stumbled upon Computer Science in higher secondary. That accident became the turning point of my life. Until then, coding was just a tool to make my robotic systems work. But now, it became who I was.

I barely passed my higher secondary exams, but despite that, I chose Computer Science for my Bachelor’s—and that decision changed everything.

🎓 University Life: From Culture Shock to Innovation

I pursued my B.Tech in Computer Science in Kolkata, India. Moving from a small town to a metropolitan city was a culture shock, but I adapted quickly.

In my first year, I got the chance to work as an Automation Engineer for a Student Formula-1 Team. I built gadgets for the F1 car—a 360-degree radar, GPS-based locking system, G-force calculator, and more. This was my first taste of real-world engineering.

In my second year, I joined the core robotics team. With my knowledge and execution speed, I quickly became a key member of multiple teams. I built numerous innovative projects, presented them at dozens of events, and even filed four patents.

🚀 My efforts led me to become the President of a student chapter. I worked hard to increase its popularity, helping many students develop their own projects. We even won 1st prize at the state level. This was the start of my consulting journey.

Then, COVID hit. Everything was gone in an instant.

But challenges bring opportunities. Since no one was delivering results during the pandemic, I stepped up. Soon, I was made the Student Innovation Head of my college, negotiating between students and decision-makers, working on projects, and driving innovation in uncertain times.

💼 Job Life: From Intern to Consultant

In my final year, I was offered an internship at Cognizant with an extended job offer. I was made the team leader, managing 35 interns. Despite the challenges, we achieved a 99% conversion rate to full-time roles. This was when I truly understood what consulting is all about—finding a way to grow together.

During the COVID period, I was introduced to Machine Learning. What started as curiosity became an obsession. I took courses, worked on self-projects, and eventually landed a role as a Junior Data Scientist and Consultant at Cognizant.

I worked with a European industry leader and successfully delivered my project. But deep down, I knew I wanted more. I wanted to challenge myself, explore new horizons, and push my limits.

✈️ London Life: A Leap of Faith

I took the toughest decision of my life—moving to a new country for my Master’s, knowing that the job market was unstable, even the worst in 50 years.

My first international trip—alone, no connections, no idea what to expect. But one thing I can say—London accepts you before you accept it.

Here, I pursued my Master’s in Data Science and Analytics. It was a life-changing experience. I met amazing friends from all over the world, experienced new cultures, and expanded my mindset in ways I never imagined.

The biggest turning point? Working on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Thanks to an internship at ContractPodAI, I deep-dived into AI. It influenced me so much that I dedicated my Master’s dissertation to Generative AI.

Recently, I received my unofficial marks—I graduated with distinction! 🎉

🔍 Now: The Job Hunt Battle

And now, here I am. Looking for a job in AI and Data Science.

It’s tough.

Resources are draining. Patience is fading. Some days, emotions take over. If I were a country, I’d declare an emergency.

But I believe—this is war. And in a war, you need just one chance to prove yourself.

That’s my story… so far. 🚀

The next chapter? I’m writing it right now.