Vivek Umashankar

Vivek Umashankar is an engineer turned tech enthusiast who has a deep affection for gadgets. He serves as a Senior Sub-Editor for Indianexpress.com, specializing in the consumer technology section. If you're ever in a dilemma about which smartphone or laptop to purchase, Vivek can provide valuable guidance. Whether you're torn between Android and iPhone, he might even persuade you that having both is the solution. Outside of work, you'll find him either honing his culinary skills or engrossed in a web series or movie. He's witnessed the evolution of technology from 1G networks to 5G and has hands-on experience with it all. From the iconic Nokia 6600 to the Samsung Galaxy Y Duos, he's owned and used a wide array of smartphones. In fact, he was tinkering with smartphones, from rooting to installing custom kernels and enabling virtual RAM, long before it became a trend. Vivek is an equal-opportunity tech enthusiast, appreciating both Macs and PCs without bias. His favourite pastimes include casual gaming (GTA: V), reading, and closely examining the latest gadgets with laser-like focus. He possesses an optimistic outlook on life and identifies as an atheist who places faith in nature and science. His top priorities in life revolve around love for animals, world peace, and, of course, financial stability. Before joining Express, Vivek worked at GizBot and iGyaan. Experience / Industry Experience Years of experience: 6+ Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: Bachelor's engineering degree in Biotechnology from PESTI, an autonomous college affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University Previous experience: GizBot, iGyaan Authors you can follow More From Vivek Umashankar