‘I gave up studying abroad and chose IIT Hyderabad instead’ | Life in an IIT

The author moved away from home at the age of 12 and has been living independently ever since. They attended various schools in Maharashtra and Gujarat, eventually enrolling in the Government College of Engineering in Karad for their BTech in Information Technology. Prior to joining IIT Hyderabad, the author gained experience in game development, working at game studios and teaching juniors.

They also had a stint at PwC and decided to pursue an MTech in Techno-Entrepreneurship at IIT Hyderabad, which provided a unique blend of technology and entrepreneurship. Despite the financial challenges of leaving their job, the author adjusted well to the hostel life at IIT Hyderabad, given their experience with hostel life for 16 years.

They co-founded Holofuse Technologies LLP and later worked on Defen.do, a gamified cybersecurity platform developed during their research internship at IIT Hyderabad.