I am a social entrepreneur working in the field of waste management. By qualification, I am an MBA and Mechanical Engineer. I have around 15 years of work experience in some of the biggest Consulting and Technology Companies that have given me tremendous opportunities of travel... around the country and around the world. Traveling is a hobby that gives me a perspective of the world, the cultures, communities and societal values. Sometimes, through such travel opportunities emerge unique perspectives that help you see the world in a different (read positive) light. I am an optimist by heart and a firm believer of the theory of karma. Also working on a project to ensure 100% literacy in the country.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing allows me an opportunity to stay and communicate with the local community in a region and understand their perspectives and the most pressing issues that they face in their daily lives and how they overcome (or plan to overcome) those. Also, I look forward to opportunities of traveling around with the locals in their cities and understand their cultural values better. As a side, if you get to make good friends...what's the harm. After all, the world is a small place.

Interests

• photography
• traveling
• socializing
• social work
• story telling

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Movie of all time: Pursuit of Happyness (Will Smith & Jaden Smith), Taken Series (Liam Neeson)
Books: Biographies/Autobiographies and Historical Subjects (Reading Early Indians by Tony Joseph currently)
Music: Soft Instrumentals or American Pop depending on mood

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Have run workshops on waste management across the country in hundreds of Schools and cities to make our younger generation aware of the impact it makes on the environment and the development of a country.

Teach, Learn, Share

Cultural Values

What I Can Share with Hosts

My perspective of world travel and stories of impact that I have learnt through my years of professional work and travel

Countries I’ve Visited

Mauritius, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India