I'm born and brought up in Mumbai but have been living in the US for the past ~15 years in order to pursue higher education and a career. I have obtained my MS from Johns Hopkins University and PhD from Washington University in St Louis (both are top 10in my field of study). Currently I live near Boston and work for a consulting firm as a Senior Engagement Manager in Medical Affairs.
Having grown up in Mumbai and spending most of my adult life in the US (Baltimore, St. Louis, San Francisco and Boston), I have gained a cosmopolitan outlook. I am a foodie and love to try different cuisines. I've been told I'm a good cook and have won a couple of cookoffs and spicy food eating competitions. I'm intrigued by history and cultures and hope to embark on a culinary and historical journey around the world. In my free time, I like to hang out with friends, cook, listen to music, read novels, or learn something new to better myself (currently learning about crypto and NFTs). I do geek... more out on cars and motorcycles - they are my passion.
Personality wise, I come across as shy and introverted at first but people who are close to me would say I am a lot of fun to be around. I have a huge circle of friends and a few chosen close confidants. I derive happiness by helping others and going the extra mile for my family and friends.
I like people who are simple, honest, compassionate and can converse intellectually. For my life partner, I would like to meet someone who I can connect at an intellectual and emotional level, someone who would be my equal counterpart in all walks of life and most importantly be a genuinely warm individual with an altruistic personality. A real lifelong connection and commitment in the ups and downs of life is what I'm seeking from my life partner.
Family Details:
We are originally from Krishnanagar, West Bengal, but settled in Mumbai for over 30 years. My father was a chartered accountant and had a financial/investment consulting business. We lost him in 2020 and since then I am handling the business. My mother is an arts graduate and chooses to be a home maker. My sister and brother-in-law live in California. Sister works for a large tech company and brother in law is a data scientist (graduated from Presidency). Our relatives are settled in West Bengal. My Jethu is a engineer (from Shibpur), recently retired from a top managerial position at BHEL(Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) and is now working at a private firm. My pishi and pishemoshai are both teachers in a reputed school in our hometown. My mashi is an agricultural scientist and has been felicitated by India's late prime minister Dr. P. V. Narasimha Rao for her scientific contributions. Mesho is also a scientist and a high school and college principal. My elder cousins are well settled (engineering / MBA from top schools viz. Presidency, IITB etc.) and work in reputable leading companies in India and Australia. My younger cousins are studying to be scientists (PhD) and doctors (surgeon).
Status:
Currently I'm on H1B work visa and my green card (permanent residency) application is ongoing.
I recently bought my own condominium in the Boston area and hence, unfortunately, I am unable to relocate at this time (but who knows what the future entails)
I have a middle class family background with moderate values. My father is a businessman while my mother is a homemaker. I have one sister, who is married.