In 1993, I formalized my love for the visual arts by enrolling at Kalaniketan Mahavidyalaya. Studying here between 1993 and 1997, I had the privilege of performing alongside legendary musicians such as Ganasaraswati Kishori Amonkar. But it wasn’t just the music of Kolhapur that inspired me—the city’s rich tradition of realist painting also left an indelible mark. I spent those years honing my skills in sketching and landscape painting, developing a deep connection to the classical arts that would inform my creative journey.

My career began as a freelance illustrator, bringing stories to life through images. In 2000, I transitioned into the world of animation, working at UTV Toons and later Crest Communications. These roles gave me my first taste of character design, background creation, and the world of camera layouts. But as the industry evolved, so did I. When 3D animation rose to prominence, I embraced new opportunities in e-learning and digital art, teaching myself Micromedia Flash (now Adobe Flash) and beginning a decade-long journey in graphic design.
 

As I delved deeper into design, it became more than just a job—it became part of my DNA. Working at Praxify on healthcare products, I began to see design not just as a creative process but as a way to solve real-world problems. Here, I learned to craft experiences for patients, doctors, and hospital management alike, and I developed everything from business cards to outdoor exhibits. My work in Big Data also introduced me to the fascinating challenge of filtering and synchronizing raw information into actionable insights, further expanding my design skills. In recent years, at TechMahindra, I took on a customer-facing role, leading design reviews, trainings, and proposals, while nurturing a team of aspiring designers. Each step along the way has been a chance to blend creativity with strategy, problem-solving with storytelling.