When I was in high school, my friends called me "The Scientist." I was born in Coimbatore, and raised in Chennai (aka Madras), where I received my schooling. After I finished high school, my family moved to New York, and I went on to do my higher studies at Poly, where I received a B.S. in computer engineering and am now working on my master's in computer science.

I've always had an interest in electronics. From a very young age, I used to break electronic toys to see what was going on inside them. I started learning about computers and computer languages when I was in high school and was amazed by the power of computers. The fact that a computer can be programmed to do cool things got my attention and I got hooked. Computer security is a very diverse field that involves both programming and electronics and since I like both, I was drawn to this field in which skills in both areas are valued. Some of the other things I consider myself good at include building electronics circuits, writing C programs, reading C programs and diagnosing problems in programs and electronics.

My current research project concerns the development of a Virtual Lab. I enjoy doing research, and would ultimately like to work in research and development.

In my spare time, I like listening to classical music (both Western and Indian), watching documentaries (especially ones about science, nature, and religion), building small electronics gadgets, and collecting old microprocessors and electromechanical devices. I'm also very interested in learning about yoga and its values and I occasionally go to yoga classes. My favorite book is Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda. This is an awesome book, and though I read it only once a year ago, I can remember the contents as if I read it yesterday. I can tell that this book has made an everlasting impression on me, and it has definitely helped motivate me to learn more about yoga.

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