About Anand
I grew up in a small village, starting my day milking cows and ending it studying by lantern light. Now, I build AI models in the UK. The journey's been long, but one thing stayed constant: a desire to learn.
From the muddy fields of rural India to the data labs of the UK, this is more than a career - it's living proof that you don't need a silver spoon or a fancy degree to build your future. I studied engineering at one of India's finest public institutions, completed a Master's at Queen Mary University of London, and now build practical AI and data systems whilst mentoring self-taught engineers through DataRawatAI.
“Here, curiosity beats credentials, and bold learners shape their own paths.”
Journey
- Born and raised in a farmer’s family in India.
- Studied engineering at a top public (government) institution in India.
- Moved to the UK for a Master’s at Queen Mary University of London.
- Worked across data engineering and applied AI/ML - pipelines to production.
- Founded DataRawatAI to help ambitious, self-taught builders go from bold to job-ready.
What I'm Doing Now
- Building DataRawatAI - a digital village square for self-made learners.
- Designing practical, bite-sized courses and learning tracks.
- Creating tools, books, and projects for the community.
- Running “Code Before Coffee” - daily challenges to keep minds sharp.
- Mentoring learners who believe effort matters more than titles.
- Proving that big dreams can grow from small villages.
What I Believe
- Effort matters more than titles - curiosity beats credentials.
- Your roots are your strength, not your weakness.
- Big dreams can start anywhere - even in small villages.
- Learning isn't just about what you know - it's about who you learn with.
- Start small, stay strong, and dream big.
- Progress, no matter how small, deserves celebration.