Timeline
My journey till now!
(A timeline of my life, the workplaces I've been, companies I've collaborated with, tools I've mastered, knowledge I've gathered, and the wisdom I've picked up along the way. Plus some luck, some heartbreak, and a whole lot of fun.)
Creative technology, AI-critical thinking, systems design, shipping end-to-end web experiences.
Deep focus on web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), interactive experiences, Supabase, Vercel, and LLM-based tools. Built research systems comparing human responses and AI interpretations to study bias and trainability.
Visual authorship, independent practice, creative consistency, portfolio storytelling.
Fashion/editorial photography, experimental shoots, collaborations, and portfolio restructuring with a focus on clarity and direction.
Perspective, recalibration, long-term decision-making.
Returned to India for marriage (Dec 2024). Took an intentional pause to reassess direction and priorities. Went back to my roots in Odisha and documented Indian festivals with my wife.
Institutional professionalism, spatial thinking, team collaboration, high-pressure delivery.
On-ground exhibition work at the Royal College of Art (RCA) and art institutions to help students deliver an amazing graduate show. My role included exhibition documentation, setup support, lighting design, installation support, and health & safety checks.
Future-facing storytelling, prototyping, interactive experience design.
Interactive experiences, AR/VR/XR explorations, exhibitions, projection mapping, writing, and photography as part of a technology-forward creative practice.
Research rigor, emotional intelligence, conceptual clarity, writing depth.
In-depth research around autoethnography, human emotion, psychology, therapy, and healing through art. Deep writing, phototherapy exploration, and long-form research projects.
Global positioning, academic excellence, research-led practice, creative ambition.
Moved to London and began at Royal College of Art (RCA) as an Apple Scholar with full tuition scholarship (£28,000). Started an advanced research-led, technology-driven creative practice.
Self-awareness, resilience, sustainable practice, reflective thinking.
Continued at National Institute of Design (NID). Period of self-reflection and mental health recalibration alongside academic work.
Design frameworks, critical thinking, systems approach to storytelling.
Joined National Institute of Design (NID), PG21 – Film & Video Communication. Focused on art films, design thinking, systems thinking, and multidisciplinary problem-solving.
Recognition, distribution credibility, creative ownership, execution under constraints.
Directed and released the music video “Show Me The Way”, broadcast on VH1 India, gaining national visibility.
End-to-end production leadership, remote collaboration, brand-scale execution, delivery under pressure.
Directed, produced, and edited a high-budget brand film for Hermosa Design Studio as Executive Producer. Managed end-to-end, pan-India production with teams across Mumbai and internationally. Worked with Wieden+Kennedy, Animal, Uniqlo, and Budweiser during lockdown.
Visual experimentation, post-production depth, rapid iteration.
Experimental shoots with dancers, plus motion graphics, animation, and VFX work.
On-set discipline, brand sensibility, documentary depth, learning on high-pressure productions.
Internship at Crazy Few Films. Worked on celebrity-led projects, jewellery brands, and large-scale film sets. Ran parallel documentary work with mural organisations in cities.
Strategic storytelling, directing language, visual articulation, commercial research skills.
Studied advertising, branding, and ad filmmaking at Prahlad Kakar School of Branding & Entrepreneurship (PKSBE) on full scholarship. Focus on TVCs, treatments, directors’ notes, and visual research.
Collaboration, versatility, creative range, on-ground execution.
Worked with brands, musicians, and dancers, balancing commercial/promotional work with experimental projects.
Client trust, editing speed, emotional storytelling, production reliability.
Entered wedding filmmaking and live-event documentation. Worked as shooter and lead editor with Rice Light Project, D Stories, and with Sam & Ekta.
Intentional career pivot, risk tolerance, autonomy, long-term creative vision.
Background in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics & Automation. Brief M.Tech transition phase. Declined a role at Tech Mahindra (Global Brand Team) to pursue independent creative work in Mumbai.
Leadership, stakeholder alignment, community building, end-to-end event systems.
Festival Director of Roots, a major creative confluence at college. Led design, art, communication, events, and large teams.