Mumbai → Dhamma Giri → Elphinstone College
My life's quest has been twofold: to master the logical world of technology, and to understand the profound depths of the inner world. As a Psychology student at Elphinstone College, I am formally uniting these two paths.
§ Badlapur, Maharashtra — where the path began to clear.
My Second Birth — A Sādhana
It is often said that our early years gift us our saṃskāras — the deep-seated imprints that shape our being. My own were forged in the vibrant chaos of Ghatkopar, amidst the fires of civic discord and the warmth of a multicultural community. A pivotal family move to Badlapur set the stage for a new life, inclined towards peace.
"In the profound silence of my first 10-day Vipassana course, as taught by S.N. Goenka guruji, I found my true calling."
My journey of resilience was shaped by profound personal losses — including the passing of my mother in 2012 — and the harsh realities of discrimination. Yet it was this very life that prepared me for my 'second birth' in 2018. It was not just meditation; it was a practical path to inner peace, a science of the mind.
My life since has been a sādhana — integrating the technologist who builds with the meditator who understands, in the spirit of selfless service, or sevā. Now, as a Psychology student at Elphinstone College, I am formally uniting these two paths.
Four convictions forged through lived experience — not inherited, but discovered.
I once saw a small dispute over a cricket ball escalate into a brutal fight. That day, a deep lesson was learned: true strength lies not in winning an argument, but in fostering understanding through calm dialogue.
CommunicationFrom serving meals during floods to volunteering thousands of hours at Dhamma centres, I believe in the principle of sevā. It is in giving that we truly receive, and one profits most who serves best.
DharmaLosing loved ones, facing financial loss, and seeing businesses rise and fall have been my harshest but most profound teachers. They taught me the truth of Anicca — that everything changes — and peace is found in its acceptance.
WisdomOne can listen to wisdom, one can think about it, but true understanding awakens only through one's own direct experience. This is the heart of my practice, in both work and life.
InsightWhere I serve in the institutional, civic, and academic ecosystem of Maharashtra.
B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan
2026 — Present
Contributing to curriculum design and academic governance — helping shape syllabi that connect industry practice with classroom learning.
ACWS Global
2013 — Present
Leading a technology company across software development, AI solutions, digital marketing, and applied research — alongside ISP services for the Badlapur–Konkan region.
Government of Maharashtra
Appointed
An honorary civic role attesting documents and serving the local community in an official capacity.
Koan Beacon LLP & Keon Beacon Book Publication
Current
Building a publishing house in Badlapur dedicated to educational and academic titles.
Badlapur Times
Current
Amplifying civic voices and community stories through a leading local media publication.
Colleges across Maharashtra
Ongoing
Guiding students on technology, careers, and mindfulness — and resolving conflicts through peaceful dialogue.
Elphinstone College, Mumbai
Completed First Year (F.Y.B.A.) in 2025–26. Formally bridging ancient contemplative wisdom with modern psychological science.
Vipassana International Academy (Dhamma Giri)
Multiple 10-day courses, Satipatthana & long courses, and long-term service periods as a dedicated sevā worker.
Cisco (CCNA curriculum)
Foundational expertise in routing, switching, and ISP infrastructure management across Maharashtra.
Self-taught & Applied
Practical implementation of firewalls, user management, and secure network protocols in live environments.
Completed 2017
A rigorous academic foundation complementing years of hands-on entrepreneurial and technical experience.
CHM College, 2010
Guided by mentors who instilled the principle: "be an employer, not an employee."
Each venture born from a belief that technology and purpose are not at odds.
Entrepreneurship
Founded an Internet Service Provider to bridge the digital divide across Badlapur and the Konkan coast.
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Education
A science association co-founded to nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific temperament in children.
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Wellness
Centre for holistic well-being, blending modern yoga with the stillness of Vipassana-informed mindfulness.
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Media
Partner at a leading local media publication, amplifying civic voices and community stories.
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Continuing my B.A. Psychology at Elphinstone College after completing First Year in 2025–26.
Serving on the Board of Studies at B.K. Birla College (Autonomous), Kalyan since 2026 — shaping curriculum and academic policy.
Building products at ACWS Global, including a Flutter-based outdoor platform and AI-assisted tools.
Facilitating Anapana workshops and serving at Vipassana courses whenever the calendar allows.
1989–2000
A childhood shaped by the contrasts of Mumbai — the warmth of a multicultural society and the harshness of civic turmoil following the 1992 riots. A pivotal family move to Badlapur set the stage for a new life inclined towards peace.
2001–2010
Defined by academic pursuits in Science and Technology, alongside profound life lessons in community, loss, and leadership. Surviving the 2005 Mumbai floods and being guided by brilliant mentors taught me the true meaning of resilience.
2011–2018
A period of building — businesses, educational initiatives, and a deeper understanding of the world through travel. The loss of my mother in 2012 catalysed a deeper spiritual search, culminating in my first Vipassana course in 2018.
2019–Present
Deep integration and selfless service — now joined by a Board of Studies role at B.K. Birla College (2026) and formal Psychology study at Elphinstone College.
It has been my privilege to found an ISP, co-found a science association for youngsters, and serve as an academic advisor — using technology as a tool for human empowerment.
As a dedicated Vipassana volunteer, I have facilitated over 20 Anapana workshops and — by grace — helped resolve conflicts, saving careers and lives.
From organising relief during floods and the pandemic to regular blood donation and daily care for animals, living a life of compassion is my foundational dharma.
Kiran’s ability to merge technical complexity with human understanding is rare. He doesn’t just build networks; he builds communities.
In the chaos of our startup, Kiran was the calm. His leadership during the crisis was a lesson in stoicism and practical wisdom.
He listens not to reply, but to understand. That makes all the difference in his counselling and his friendship.
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Films and series whose themes echo the inner journey.
ACWS Global is a technology company offering software development, AI solutions, digital marketing, and internet/ISP services — with a focus on bridging the digital divide across Badlapur and the wider Konkan region.
I serve as a Member of the Board of Studies at B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan — contributing to curriculum design and academic governance since 2026.
I serve as a Vipassana volunteer (sevak) in the tradition of S.N. Goenka and facilitate introductory Anapana workshops. The full 10-day course is taught only by authorised teachers, not by me.
The quickest way is the contact form, or reach me directly via email or WhatsApp. I welcome academic collaborations, mentorship, counselling enquiries, and speaking engagements.
Badlapur, Maharashtra — with regular work and study commitments in Kalyan and Mumbai.
For collaborations, academic partnerships, counselling enquiries, or simply to share a kind word — I am open to connecting with fellow travellers on this path.
UPI for sevā support: acws@apl
Born in Sarvodaya Hospital, Ghatkopar, amidst idols of many gods — earning the loving label of "God boy".
Witnessed the deep wounds of civic discord during the Mumbai riots, planting the first seeds of a search for peace.
Started 1st standard, where teacher Mrs. Manjarekar kindled a lifelong love for Maths and Science.
Finally shifted to Badlapur — where a personal inclination towards peace began to truly blossom.
First entrepreneurial venture — a lemon water stall — taught customer service, patience, and resilience at age 14.
Witnessed a small cricket dispute erupt into violence, cementing a lifelong belief in dialogue over argument.
Passed SSC with First Class. Survived the traumatic Mumbai floods, experiencing the power of community compassion.
Passed 12th Science. Began BSc in Computer Science at CHM College.
Graduated with a BSc in Computer Science under the guidance of HOD Dr. Ritika Sachdev.
The profound loss of my mother became the greatest catalyst for understanding attachment and the preciousness of life.
Launched ACWS GLOBAL INTERNET and was invited to the Reseller Club industry event.
Co-founded "The Young Scientist Den". A visit to the Lotus Temple in Delhi ignited formal meditation practice.
Completed MSc in Computer Science. Successfully counselled a suicidal student — affirming a new life purpose.
My "second birth": first 10-day Vipassana course, finding a clear and unwavering purpose in promoting peace.
Conducted over 20 Anapana meditation workshops across cities and tribal areas for thousands of students.
Completed first long course (TSC). Led extensive community aid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Welcomed daughter Kishu into the world. Completed a 20-day long course; began regular Dhamma service.
Established Ataraxia Yoga. Continued resolving student conflicts through peaceful dialogue at local colleges.
Volunteered for a 7-day teenagers' course, guiding 70+ students. Navigated a major school crisis as media representative.
Organised a sky-gazing event for 500+ students with TIFR scholars. Began formal Psychology studies at Elphinstone College.
Appointed Member of the Board of Studies at B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan — bringing industry and contemplative perspectives into academic governance.
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