I have an eclectic blend of cultural influences, having been born in India, raised in Dubai and rooted in the States.  I'm deeply committed to my faith. I like to believe that I have Salafi roots (authenticity being key), Sufi aspirations (in the states, the adab, the akhlaq, the mahabba) and ikhwani inclinations (aspiring to be elevated through service). I have a minor ijaza to teach Tajweed and aspire to memorize the Quran some day.

I work as a program manager at a cyber security company in the Bay Area and am deeply invested in volunteering. I also enjoy reading, hiking, biking, traveling and taking random classes (some of my favorites ones have been: horse riding, a hiking class on our local ecosystem and an automotive workshop).