My story begins with a love for code, but it is defined by a mission to build culture. Studying Computer Science and Engineering gave me the theoretical tools, yet the moment I stepped into the fast-paced world of software development I realised the real work was about people, communication, and shared purpose.
After graduation, I immersed myself in the industry. I wrote code, led delivery teams, reviewed marketing campaigns, and sat in executive meetings. Brilliant technology can still fail if it is disconnected from a clear business goal or a cohesive team. Bridging that gap became the central theme of my career.
The biggest challenge was never just writing the code — it was building the bridge between the technical product and the people who rely on it.
Founding Builder Hall Ltd.
In 2022, I launched Builder Hall Ltd. with a mission to simplify business with technology. I didn’t want another generic software house; I wanted a hub for innovation built on collaboration, clarity, and accountability.
Today my role as Founder and CEO is less about pushing commits and more about cultivating culture. Our developers, designers, and strategists interpret a client’s vision and translate it into digital reality. That happens only when the team trusts each other, shares context, and communicates relentlessly.
What Culture Looks Like in Practice
- Clarity first: Every project starts with conversations about the business outcome before we ever open an IDE.
- Shared rituals: Stand-ups, debriefs, and retrospectives ensure the entire squad owns the outcome.
- Hands-on mentorship: We grow leaders internally by pairing emerging talent with experienced builders who have seen the full lifecycle.
Building My Vision with GigLovin
Running Builder Hall and partnering with international clients exposed the cultural gaps in the freelance marketplace. Transactions were prioritised over relationships, and the best talent often felt like interchangeable resources.
GigLovin is my response. It is a freelance marketplace that values efficiency, transparency, and fairness. From onboarding flows to payment schedules, every feature is designed to honour the humans on both sides of the contract. I want freelancers to focus on delivering value and clients to feel supported by a partner, not just a platform.
Exploring FinTech and Open Source with PipraPay
Building modern platforms means understanding money as a workflow. That curiosity pulled me deeper into FinTech and the open-source ecosystem. I am a contributor to PipraPay, a self-hosted payment gateway automation project that empowers founders to own settlements, reconciliation, and compliance.
Open source is the ultimate bridge between code and culture. You are constantly negotiating ideas, reviewing contributions from around the world, and building systems that solve shared pain points. It is humbling, demanding, and deeply rewarding.
The Journey Ahead
My transition from CS student to CEO has always centred on people. Code may be the engine, but culture is the driver. The journey is ongoing: scaling Builder Hall, launching GigLovin, supporting PipraPay, and crafting new ventures that reflect the same values.
If there is a single lesson from this path, it is that technology and culture are inseparable. The future belongs to the builders who can honour both.