Interests

Software R&D: I've been programming and designing software since long time now. I also worked with Microsoft for 3 years as an SDE, designing and developing software prototypes under their incubation team and have also worked on their multi-touch tabletop Surface and Windows Azure Cloud Computing. My core interests are Object Oriented Programming, Design Patterns and Algorithms.

Currently I'm working with IT team at NC State DH Hill Library as a Student Programmer to work on multi-touch computing devices like Microsoft Surface and next generation Perspective Pixel Wall project which will be deployed here in 2012.

During the summer of 2011, I also interned with the core Windows 8 development team at Microsoft at their Headquarters in Redmond, WA. (Confidential details)

HCI: My interests under the broad category of Human Computer Interaction, lies mostly in UX and usability side though I am a non-professional user interface designer as well.

SEO: The interest which started back in my undergrad days. I've dealt with several websites optimizing them for search engines, reducing the bounce rate and increasing the CTR of contextual advertisements. I also do private consultation for SEO/SEM.

Hobbies

Guitar: I've been playing guitar since last 2-3 years now. It started just as a way to pass time after work. I like to compose music with my guitar. Please do check my soundcloud channel for my old recordings. If you are an instrumentalist or a singer interested in multi-track recording over the internet then do contact me.

Travel & Photography: I was a point and shoot photographer for the last few years who recently upgraded to an SLR with couple of lenses. Check out my Photography Travelogue Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 on Facebook. If you are interested in a weekend outing to capture some good shots near Raleigh, Durham area ping me please.

Yoga, Meditation & Workout: I've been working out regularly since last 2.5 years. As a result I lost about 40lbs (18kgs) and about 4-5 inches of my waist size. Whatever I do, fitness and diet comes first for me. I am not a trained fitness expert but I know the taxonomy of junk food and nutritious diet. On the other hand, yoga and meditation gives you peace of mind and relieves tension.
I believe that 4-5 hours of workout/yoga in a week can surely make you a better person in the long run.

Now before saying goodbye please do check out my amateur sketches on my facebook page too.