Pritam Ghosh
Pritam Ghosh
I was born in 6th Mile, Sovima Village, which currently comes under Chümoukedima but was then part of Dimapur District, Nagaland. I did my schooling at Godwin School, Chümoukedima. My father was a government employee working at the Nagaland Sugar Mill Factory, and my mother dedicated herself to taking care of us. Despite financial hardships, my parents always emphasized the value of education. They believed that knowledge was the only way to break through the limitations of our circumstances.
Growing up, I witnessed first-hand the sacrifices my parents made to ensure that my siblings and I could pursue our dreams. Their unwavering determination instilled in me the mindset that hard work and resilience are the keys to success.
After completing my schooling, I pursued my engineering in Computer Science and Engineering. College was an exciting yet challenging time, and it was there that I met my wife, who would later become my strongest pillar of support. However, graduating during a recession made job hunting extremely difficult. The competition was fierce, and opportunities were scarce.
Determined not to give up, I made a life-changing decision to move from Kolkata to Bengaluru with a close friend, Raj. With limited resources and no job in hand, the struggle was real. Bengaluru, the tech hub of India, had opportunities, but they were not easy to secure. After months of relentless job hunting, I finally got an opportunity—but with no salary. I worked at a small company just to gain experience, believing that the right break would come if I remained persistent.
To enhance my skills, I attended Java programming classes on weekends while working five days a week. The sacrifices eventually paid off when I secured a role in a reputed software company. That was my first major break, and I grabbed it with both hands.
From there, I worked my way up, constantly learning, adapting, and taking on challenging projects. My journey led me to JPMorgan Chase, where I started as a Lead Programmer. Over the years, I took on greater responsibilities, led large and complex programs, and grew within the organization. Recently, I was promoted to Executive Director, a milestone that reflects years of perseverance, dedication, and the ability to navigate challenges.
Currently, I am in London City with my wife (Mandavee Sarma) and our child. My wife is a Senior Vice President at Citi Bank, London, and we continue to strive for excellence while balancing our professional and personal lives.
Looking back, my journey has been anything but easy. But it is proof that where you start does not define where you will end up. Success is not about shortcuts; it is about consistent effort, resilience, and the courage to step out of your comfort zone.
To the youth of Nagaland, I want to say this—dream big, work hard, and never stop believing in yourself. The road may be tough, but every challenge you overcome makes you stronger. Your background does not limit you; your mindset does.
If my story can inspire even one young individual to keep pushing forward despite the odds, then every struggle I faced will have been worth it.
