About Me—Ramakrushna Mohapatra
I'm not going to write a big intro guys. :)
Who Am I?
I’m a data scientist, freelancer, startup co-founder, mentor, and—at heart—a storyteller who believes you can learn anything, laugh often, and make a real impact.
If you’re on a journey into the worlds of data, AI, and startups… Well, pull up a chair (or a laptop)!
A Journey from indian village b to AI Launchpads
I belong to a very small village in a state called Odisha in India. Let's leave that there, as it will take too much to write the struggle. But even after completing the B.Tech. in a very regular college, I land in an MNC as a Java developer.
I didn’t start as a “data whiz.” My career kicked off as a test engineer [Yeah, I got trained in JAVA, but what to say? That's how MNC works; I was busy with bug reports and error logs. It was then I learned my favorite debugging tool: relentless curiosity. Moving from Test Engineer to Data Analyst, and then into Data Science, I realized the real secret sauce is learning (& unlearning!) fast and sharing what works, not just what sounds good on LinkedIn.
Somewhere along this winding path, I discovered the joy (and humility) of mentoring. Now, as I'm working with remote startups, I’m living proof that imposter syndrome never really leaves—you just learn to dance with it and occasionally laugh at it.
On a Mission to Help YOU Win [Why Content Creation]
Why do I do this? Because I’ve made nearly every mistake a beginner can make: wrong code, wrong job, even the wrong snacks during late-night debugging (pro tip: Don't stick to coffee and dry snacks—trust me on this).
I share everything I wish someone had told me, from career hacks to networking to cracking the data science job market, so you don’t have to play “guess and hope” like I did.
On my socials like X, Instagram, and Threads & my newsletter (growtechie.substack.com), you’ll find real resources, AI news, tutorials, and the occasional meme that only a true data nerd would love. My promise: zero fluff, maximum value, and just enough cringe to be relatable.
Tried, Failed, Building Again—The Startup Saga
Did you know my first real startup, GrowTechie, was built specifically for students in tier 3 colleges—those who’re often overlooked?
- The plan: Make projects central, not just certificates.
- The struggle: Finding investors, traction, and sleep. [Like other founders]
It didn’t scale as much as I hoped, but every time I mentor, my message is clear—build something that makes you proud, even if only your mom and your mentors see it at first.
Fast forward to now: I’m polishing two soon-to-launch AI SaaS products and one “classic” SaaS app (startup bingo, anyone?). If everything goes as planned, you’ll see them live this year. Even if not, you’ll catch me openly sharing every bump, bruise, and breakthrough along the way.
Life Outside the Code
You might find me in a live-streaming football match, a huge FC Barcelona fan and Messi lover. Watch a good amount of thriller and crime movies and series, as well as sci-fi. Of course some Bollywood masala ones. I read widely, mostly research papers or tech books [not a love story guy], travel when I can, and firmly believe that laughter is core to learning.
Favorite Books: Atomic Habits, James Clear Go-To Movie: 3 Idiots & The Social Network Favorite Series: F.R.I.E.N.D.S & Big Bang Theory Favorite Place: My Village [I know, its sound dull, But I do]
What You’ll Find Here
Practical guides, projects, concept clearing for data & AI enthusiasts (students, career changers, and pros)
Honest advice about work, failing fast, picking up, and finding what actually makes me happy.
If this sounds like your vibe, connect with me on X, subscribe to my newsletter, or just drop a hi on Instagram. Let’s help each other grow, one data point (and bad joke) at a time!
See you in my stories. Till then: keep building, keep learning, and don’t forget to have fun along the way.
