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In the morning we meet Nok and Stratis to explore the nearby Tham Kang Cave. I does not disappoint. The cave is (at least for now) totally undeveloped as a tourist attraction apart from a couple bamboo pavilions serving food nearby, a small staircase leading to the entrance and one wooden sign on a tree; no guide of headlamps, just a hole.

 Soon we are climbing over and down rocks into ever darker caverns within using our phones as lanterns. Stratis, Gullem and Nok are fearless while i am … less so. The deeper we go the more I ponder collapsed rock, when did that happen? Shit, how recently did that happen? Oh God! how often does that happen??? Combined with a fear of bats flying into my head (a totally irrational fear, i know) I’m a cautionary tale for any nervous nellie, like that uncool kid in every adventure whose always saying they should turn back, it may not be safe. Yeah, no one likes that kid, ever. I am Chunk without the truffle shuffle.

But the rest of the goonies urge me on and as with most wimps the thing I fear more than the unknown and the bats is being alone. Eventually we come to what I assume is the end for us when our cavern meets a stream but Guillem and the others cautiously slide down the muddy rocks, strip down and practically dive in. 

I of course follow and tho I’m still startled by every noise or unexpected sensation on my skin I’m very happy to be in the water. The stream is nearly clear as glass an cool, it feels other worldly and wonderfully secret. We wade upstream a few hundred meters till we are in large shallow pool with the domed walls of the cave closing on all other sides, the water is flowing in from underneath and to my relief no one is compelled to see if they can swim thru.

It always amaze me how much time people waste searching endlessly for magic shortcuts to success and fulfilment when the only real path is staring them right in the face. Yes, I know that’s hard. It's a lot of work. What can I say, that’s life. Besides, look on the bright side: You get to do what you want and you get to do it your way. There’s just one catch. You’ve got to start somewhere. Ideas and opportunities don’t just materialize out of thin air.

I early started developing my interest in Data Analytics and Splunk when I joined energetic start up organisation - Avotrix. The only way I know to get started is by learning a marketable skill and getting to work. I completed my initial courses from Splunk and started exploring advance features of it.

My motivation is simple really. I just want to secure a well-paying career that allows me to support my family and be able to take them on good holidays. I’m willing to put in the time to achieve that.

I started giving courses to the unemployed and new Grads students from various countries. My obsession is providing tools knowledge to the youth to support their development and initiatives for career aspiration. Because My company believes that individuals work optimally in different ways, it allows me to design my own interest towards Splunk technology. With this inspiration I have initiated "Mumbai Splunk User Group" to gather Splunk Ninjas from various location to share  thoughts and grow together. This conviction and determination helped overcome insurmountable odds and become vivid group in Splunk community. I believe  accumulating a diverse set of experiences can help you run your business best.

I always explore various ideas to develop app which can make day to day data analysis easier for every individuals. As a outcome I have developed "Gogs App for Splunk" for Opensource Version Control Service. I am glad to share the recognition and reward from Splunk for this innovative work. I would like to take this opportunity to Thank Splunk for recognising my contribution towards Splunk community.

You never know what journey life is going to take you on or how technology could end up allowing you to share your passions with the world. The journey I went on may have taken years but it led me to create the app that has more than 100+ downloads from users worldwide. I will be happy to connect with you all. Linkedin Facebook Instagram