Our Smartphone Assistance Program Volunteers
Aayushi Agarwal
Aayushi is a biotechnology engineering graduate who is taking her first step into the professional world. She likes to read and has picked up crocheting as a hobby during the lockdown! Volunteering for the Smartphone Assistance programme is her way of engaging with and contributing to her community.
Akshay Mutalik
Akshay has just finished his masters in chemistry. He has recently taken interest in technology and has taken a short break from academics to learn computer programming. He loves nature walks and fantasy novels. He hopes to grow and develop new skills by volunteering. According to him volunteering gives greater perspective and self-awareness.
Anvit Chandure
A curious person by nature, Anvit tries to dig up information about almost everything that he comes across. He volunteers with SHB to contribute back to the community. He is a hands-on, "can do anything" professional and loves music and travelling.
Ashok Bagade
Ashok is an IT professional based out of Hyderabad. His hobbies include photography and reading fiction and science fiction novels. He worked at Twist 'n Tales way back in 2003 and reconnected with Janaki when he heard about SHB.
Kaushal Sanghavi
Kaushal is an enthusiastic follower/ teacher of technology and has been with this programme since inception. A Berkeley alumni, software and marketing are his passions. A young man with two young kids, he still makes time to be here for our Smartphone Assistance program for senior citizens.
Manoj Nair
Manoj has been an IT guy all his working life having started his career in Telco Pune in 1990. He is an avid sports nut and loves travelling to see places far away from crowds. His current passions include reading and playing golf. Having seen how the senior folks contribute towards society in the US, he feels there is a lot that senior Indians can do too so wants to contribute in whatever way to make that happen.
Padmaja Pore
Padmaja is a happy-go-lucky person with a positive attitude, who loves to constantly explore new things. Her professional experience is in HR as well as software development. She loves to read and enjoys good music. For Padmaja, volunteering for the Smartphone Assistance programme is an enriching experience that has helped her to give back to society. In her words “It's truly holding hands together for a better today and tomorrow".
Shantanu Kunte
Shantanu has just finished his bachelor's degree in Psychology, and is currently pursuing his master's degree in the field. Shantanu loves outdoor activities, such as trekking and hiking, and is an avid football fan. Volunteering helps him achieve self-confidence and he hopes to make a difference in people's lives.
Vinayak Savadi
Vinayak is a successful business professional with a proven track record of business growth. He has 32 years of experience with strategic, forward-thinking initiatives that transcend the current state of the company to deliver profit and achieve growth. He is a movie buff and loves reading, cycling, and golf.
