Retired banker with four decades in India’s public sector banking, witnessed firsthand, the industry’s transformation from manual ledgers to Core Banking Solutions. Captivated by technology, opted for a key role in the digital shift - from ALPMs in the '90s to full-scale CBS by 2010. His deep dive into databases and systems sparked a lifelong fascination with the digital world. A voracious reader and keen observer, the discovery of cyber-scam syndicates in Southeast Asia inspired The Mastermind - a gripping blend of research, insight, and stark reality. When not writing, he explores the intersection of tech, society, and human resilience initially, and also acceptance later on. He also is driven by a belief that some stories demand to be told.