¶ … ability to better myself from my humble beginnings. As a child my family was very poor, nonetheless my parents instilled in me great respect for hard work and perseverance. These important and lasting beliefs and ideals have been a major influence on my behavior and attitude and have served me well in all situations. In 1995 I was eighteen years old. That year I failed to get into India's best engineering exam (ITT) twice. This failure was initially devastating, however I now see this as a vital necessity for my training in order to become someone who can reach my full potential and even go beyond what I thought personally possible. Every failure offers an opportunity to learn from your mistakes. The lessons I have learned are the building blocks for the success I have...

At the time my family was broke, had no money and was in debt. However, my mother, who was not educated herself, always set me back on the path, "Education is the biggest strength" she would say. By this she meant that through education a person has power as well as choices. Education opens the window to opportunity. It was her encouragement and faith in me that gave me the strength to renewed my ambition.
Along the way there were many obstacles to overcome in order to get myself and my family back on track. This was a time of profound struggle…