Growing up, I constantly tinkered with engines, borewell pumps, ham radios, amplifiers, model airplanes, electronic circuits, motorcycles, and electrical devices. My boyish curiosity for how things work and building new contraptions grew into a passion for non-stop innovation. It led me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology, India, and a master’s degree in Mechanical/Controls Engineering from Clemson University, USA. I worked in powertrain, controls, emissions reduction, and marine engines for many years.