What was your first job as a journalist?
Senior Assistant Editor at PCQuest (CyberMedia), where I handled online-first editing, SEO, and enterprise tech coverage alongside reporting.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, early in my career. It taught me to slow down, think first, and write cleaner. Every sentence had to count.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is changing news by spreading stories faster, amplifying voices, and shaping what people see first, forcing journalists to verify faster and add context to stay credible.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a journalist is to seek the truth, verify it, and tell it clearly. It’s about asking honest questions, staying independent, and giving people facts they can trust and use.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Clear, concise, and focused—outline the story idea, why it matters, and any sources or data upfront. A short email or message works best, with space to follow up if it sparks interest.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Workspace; CMS platforms; Slack, Teams; Zoom; data and analytics tools; and AI-assisted research tools to streamline reporting and editing.
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn—for thoughtful professional conversations, industry insights, and connecting with leaders shaping tech, AI, and the future of work
Who do you wish followed you?
CIOs, CISOs, founders, analysts, and editors who track enterprise tech, AI, security, innovation, and the future of work.
Why did you become a journalist?
To understand the world and help others make sense of it, turning complex ideas into clear, actionable stories that inform and inspire.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I didn’t work for a high school newspaper. My journalism began later, in university and professional newsrooms, where I moved quickly into reporting and editing on business and technology beats.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Proudest story:
My deep-dive Register feature on India’s supercomputing landscape which explored how the nation is building capabilities, the policy and industry forces behind it, and what it means for global innovation. It combined reporting from the ground with insight from researchers, technologists and leaders shaping this pivotal tech frontier.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stay curious, verify everything, and write with clarity.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Weekdays, mid-morning to early evening (local time).
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A story that led with a clear question, strong data, and a fresh angle I couldn’t ignore. It was concise, evidence-led, and showed why it mattered now, and exactly who it would impact.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
A vague, rambling email with no clear story
What's your favorite drink?
Plain water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
With family, or out reporting - talking to people, observing the ground reality, and finding the next story.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
These days, I enjoy Semafor for its clarity and smart framing, and Rest of World for its global, on-the-ground take on tech and the people driving real change.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That tech and AI are just gadgets—they actually reshape industries, jobs, and leadership.
