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FAITH
'When we walk to the end
of all the light we have,
And take a step
into the darkness of the unknown,
We must believe
One of the two things will happen:
That we will land on something solid,
or
We will learn to fly.'

	Education:
	Ph.D. in Computer Science, The University of Texas at Dallas (2004-2007) M.S in Computer Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas (2000-2001) B.Tech in Computer Science, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India (1995-1999) (Formerly known as REC, Warangal) I worked as a Software Developer at SAP Labs India and SAP Germany from 1999-2000 and at Tyler Technologies, Plano, TX from 2001-2005.
	I am currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
	Background:
	I was born and brought up in India. I lived in Hosur (a suburb of Bangalore city) during most of my childhood days, though my roots lie in Andhra Pradesh.
	Interests:
	In my leisure time I love watching movies, reading and cooking... I was a member of Synergy Park Toastmasters club in Dallas. I also served as the President and Vice-President - Education of the club. I have completed my CC and CL (Competant Communicator and Competant Leader) educational levels. I am currently working on my AC-B (Advanced Communicator Bronze). Click here to see my speeches. Currently, I am looking for a new club in the DC area. I love travelling, I try to visit some new place every once in a while with my better half. I have a collection of travel documents with interesting/popular spots and information for places we have been to. Click here to see them. In my free time, I also enjoy blogging. Click here to see my blog. Here's a Sanskrit chant/hymn from traditional Indian scriptures. This one is my favorite: 'Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya' (O, Lord please lead me from the unreal to the real) 'Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya' (Lead me from darkness to light i.e. from ignorance to knowledge) 'Mrityor Maa Amrtam Gamaya' (Lead me from death to immortality) 'Om Shaanti Shaanti Shaanti.' (May there be peace, peace and perfect peace)