Testimonials

Testimonials provoke thought and introspection..Its always insightful to see how others perceive you...So blogging a collection of my testimonials from iimc yearbook, linkedin n facebook...maybe someday when i am unsure of my strengths & weaknesses, i would take a peek below...

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The self proclaimed "oogway" of the campus! The most confident guy I have come across in IIMC ...came to know him on the later part of term I and have been good frnds since then! We share a common love for animes/ manga which led to our bonding! Possesses a lot of gyaaan in spirituality and doesnâ??t mind in educating others on the same, specially on the night before the exams (remember micro eco end term?) :/ Extremely lazy and quietly confident! possesses an infectious smile, brilliant mind and a sharp sense of humour! Liked my most and loved by a special someone! one of the best thing about him is that he knows exactly what he wants from life and gets there with minimum effort (maybe he selects his needs based on their effort requirement! :P just kidding!) Wish him all the best for the new life he is about to enter into! Stay in touch! ~animerocks~ ~mangarocks~

...Santa Suman Dutta
Mar'2012
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Shanky baba ki jai! Witty, smart, helpful and honest...These are some of the qualities that set him apart. His awesomely insane knowledge about spirituality and mythologies was something that totally kept all of us enraptured! There's nothing in this world that he believes he can't do, oh well he's just too lazy to do that that's his line of defense tho! He's got a knack of learning things up fast and performing incredibly well in them. His stable mind and clear cut goals in his mind is something that many should learn from him. simple suggestion tho buddy, try being a bit more open and sociable, u can excel in that too! Have a wonderful life mate!

...Sarada P Sahu
Mar'2012

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He is royal like a Bengal tiger and always of every situation. Beware, he will read your mind before you speak a word. One of the smartest brains who have come to IIM Calcutta and this makes up for everything else. His understanding of issues is deep and he is a gyanni baba. He is fair but does not give an inch away like a successful manager would do. Cracks funny jokes and has some principles in life which ought to be followed everytime. Always interesting to interact with you :)

...Sahil Dev
Mar'2012
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In speaking of Shankhadeep, one realizes the limitations in language. Not only is he gyaani, he practices what he preaches. More than that, he inspires you to emulate! A guy who thinks on his own terms, untainted by the herd mentality. I still remember, how this incoming rank 1, ABS finalist, maintained his equanimity even in summer placements. Maxrespects! :) A man of few, but chosen, words; of great interpersonal warmth and empathy & just as kind. I am sure you will excel, always! It was a great journey to have studied with you, and to have wasted all those hours discussing life! Wish you only the best!

...Siddhartha Jain
Mar'2012
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Respect! The most confident and focussed person I came to know over the last 2 years and probably the guy with the most in-depth knowledge of Indian mythology and even more so, the misconceptions we have about it! I'll always cherish those intense philosophical discussions about the censoring of the Indian epics and how he was a Chinese warrior in his previous life! Really helpful dude, a saviour before the exams! Cheers and all the best for the future!

...Gairik Datta
Mar'2012
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“Shankhadeep was working @ eBay, Shanky joined as a fresh graduate from College through CSC, with in short span of time this guy started to grasp many technical area in the Billing QA Team.
Shanky has a special talent and can learn the things fast.” June 4, 2011

GANESH SAMBASIVAM, Sr Software QA Engineer, eBay
managed Shankhadeep indirectly at CSC (Client: eBay.com)
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“I have known Shankhadeep in a variety of capacities for almost four years. He has also worked with me in eBay. He is the most capable person to get a work done in the face of all odds.

Shanky is organized, efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with people of all ages. His presentation skills, communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent. He is always open to new opportunities and to learn new things. He is a good team player and always extends helping hand to all colleagues.

In summary, I highly recommend Shanky for any position or endeavor that he may seek to pursue. He will be a valuable asset for any organization.” May 28, 2011

Ashish Anchaliya, Associate Application Developer, Computer Sciences Corporation
worked directly with Shankhadeep at CSC (Client: eBay.com)

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“It was a pleasure having worked with Shankhadeep as part of Ebay Billing QA. He is a smart and pragmatic team player; and pushes the team along with him to finish off deliveries before deadlines. He showcased his technical expertise & sound understanding & well-guided the interns for the automation project.

Shankys communication and influencing skills are superb. I also worked with him in innovation tech forums. He always came up with creative out-of-the-box ideas that proved to be the clincher.” May 15, 2011

Wilson Thampi John, Associate Manager in Testing, CSC
managed Shankhadeep indirectly at CSC (Client: eBay.com)

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“It's been near a decade that I know Shankhadeep, right from my engineering college days. He has a perfect blend of intelligence, hard work and smart outlook built within him. The most prominent and unique part of Shankhadeep is his excellent ability to analyze a situation and coming up with innovative and practical solutions. He never breaks his cool even amidst the toughest of all situations. I have witnessed this, not once but several times over the years. And moreover, he is an excellent human being and a complete people person. I wish him best of luck for all his future endeavors.” May 27, 2011

Soham Banik, Student, National Institute of Technology Durgapur,
studied with Shankhadeep at National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

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“Shanky is a bright, sincere professional who assumes the roles and responsibilities assigned to him with equanimity, great foresight and determination. In addition to that, he is a great mentor and guides all people around him professionally contributing to knowledge share. I wish him all the best for his career and hope he continues with his success wherever he goes.” May 17, 2011

Raktim Kar, Student, National Institute of Technology Durgapur,
studied with Shankhadeep at National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

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“Shankhadeep was my mate in NIT, Durgapur. He is a very dynamic, well connected & technically strong person. The thing that particularly differentiates him from the rest is his ability to come up with a simple yet elegant solution to almost any problem you throw at him. I worked very closely with him during MUKTI [A National Technical Symposium on Open Source Software] as a LUG [Linux Users' Group] member and I was really amazed to see how he managed difficult situations as an event coordinator. I highly recommend Shankhadeep & wish him ALL THE BEST in his future endeavors.” May 14, 2011

Abhishek Biswas, Student, National Institute of Technology Durgapur,
studied with Shankhadeep at National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

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“I have known Shankhadeep right from our schooldays. Having known him for so long, I can vouch for the fact that he is one of the brightest and talented people around. When he is given some work, he does it in the most efficient manner and comes up with the best possible results. He derives this effortless elan from his clear thought process. Logical ability comes naturally to him. Having said that, he is extremely well mannered and keeps his composure under extreme pressure as well. When working in a team, we could always count on Shankhadeep not only to do his bit but also to coordinate the team and help a member as and when needed. He has all it could take to be a good manager, leader and lastly but most importantly a great team player. Wishing him all the best for his future.” May 27, 2011

Tushar Chakrabarti, Student, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta,
studied with Shankhadeep at Birla High School


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$@/\/\U|)®@ Neelam Bhuyan - Oct 9, 2007

shankhadeep BAANARjee... or shanky is the ultimate cool geek. I know thats a contradiction, but thats how I remember him He has a zany sense of humour... laughs at everything... but in a very mature "uncle"-ly way ...
His modesty (or whatever little there is of it ) is very refreshing...
He's cooler than he thinks he is.. and a great friend to have!!
I will never forget us playing "dave" and "mario" and "cricket" and what not on his comp!! hehe... those were the days!! right bro?
its been ages since we became friends... and every moment spent with him has been a moment worth living!!
Stay the same dude!
P.S.: Ladies! Get in line! And fast!!!!! This offer wont be valid for long!!

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Swarno ... - Jan 12, 2007

I can never imagine my life without him in it...all my good memories in life includes him...u can call him my GURU or me a copy cat of him...im just following his path and watever I am its just becoz of him...he cant do nething wrong in his life...xtremely determind wel behaved and xpert in learning new things in short span of time..u can never stop him duing a thing which he has thought of doing...alwaz interestd in workiiing on outside syllabus stuffs...its still a mystery to me how he scores in coleg xams...wil try to learn the trick some day...he has done so much in his life that i can spent my whole life telling u abt those things but its not needed bcoz i think a time wud surely come as this genius guy wud be one of the famous personalities in the world...his excellent works wud be known to the WHOLE WORLD!!!
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kirti---is ROCKINNNNNN!!!!!!!!! - Dec 28, 2006

shanky is the LAZIEST person i hav ever seen.but inspite of being lazy he does every right thing at the right time.i wonder how?whether its studies,readin story buks, muvis, xperimentin new dishes , sports or goin to HABIB'S ka naya parlour to hav a fab haircut(just kiddin)....he has done it all.apart from that leg pullin kora is favourite past-time.has great sense of humour.can easily win a prize in "akkel-challenger".oh no i 4got 2 write sumthin , he is alo a fatafati dishco-daaaaancer.(its worth praizin).a cool dude in its truest sense n the best bro in the world.lots of luck for the NEW LIFE ahead of u n this luck is with u.trust ur sis dr bro.

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Harish G - Dec 9, 2006

Shankhadeep..the name suggests a studious guy with specs on his nose and books in his hands..but names can be sometimes misleading nd hey as shakespeare says it "Wats in a Name.."..i met him wen i joined BHS in class 10 mid term nd he was my First Friend at BHS nd frm dat day to nw..its been a long journey nd we both gav remained great frnz..The coolest part of Shanky is he is a "NO CHAAP" guy..hav hardly seen him tensed 4 anythin..His calm,composure,patience and his diligence creates an aura around him which can attract anyone...a perfect human being,a perfect friend.I hav shared lots of fond memories wid him nd it feels great to hav a good friend like him around..Hope he reaches the Zenith of success (nd hey wen he luks up he finds me above..hehe kinda selfish)..as i write this testimonial my friend i am not just imprinting words but i want to say that which i never cud-THANK YOU MY FRIEND...FOR BEING THERE ...ALWAYZ.......
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Soham Banik - Mar 6, 2006

I have never ever seen such a cOoL guy as he is.dont get confused with his "angry young man" sort of look-trust me- he is really a down to earth person n u will worth gettin him as a FRIEND.

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Tushar Chakrabarti - Mar 6, 2006

the best thing abt shanky is that he will always b with u in times of need!! great friend, great person, n surely one of my oldest n best friends!! is crazy about CAT rite now n workin his ass off 4 it!! way to go...stud!! all the best....hope u'll b my senior there!!!

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Sujit - Mar 6, 2006

he is really a nice guy...always ready to help others.....u will always find him in times of need...

Eurotrip Notes

Been too busy/lazy to write a full travelogue. So presenting it in the shorthand form just to jag my memory in future -

paris...burnt hands..holed feet..medical men at station..empty hand pose of soham. Notredam..Eiffel..stairs..

reims..linda crying..doc at reins..bank free money..grp prjects..big fight..iimc profs..wallstreet2..

strasburg bus fine..munich frnds home...oct fest..one cheer for munich..poo popopo..pooo..pooo..beer at hb..munich metro network..english garden surfers..durga puja...

7 min walking to salzburg hotel mix dorm..mc donald indian..lotta Indians..bus runs on electric lines..ice caves bear and cable ride...am wearing two shirts..green river..missed Mozart but ate grilled chkn..

reached ljubljiana..guard says shukriya..partied at nite..guys start fighting in morning..lake bled..taste peach n nectar..guys get lost..we return by music car..hostel owner tells dhanyawad..

reach wien at nite..pakistani driver..take guided city tour..cubist architecture...otto Wagner design..danube river...palaces. Museums, memorials, parliament..st Steven cathedral..ferry wheel.. kebab ..box..noodles...water hose..ubahn..sbahn..obb..railjet..luggage at hotel or station..hotel meninger at Salzburg n Vienna..

Budapest..currency 300huf..haunted hostel...castrobistro..dalmakhani..jasmine rice..chicken curry..skewers..pub..toilet fight...walked round the city..royal palace..danube river bridges..

slovakia fine bribe...auction of Hungarian currency..

prague..hostel with bar below...disturb others sleeping...bathroom with two showers...sandeman walking tour...old town square..czech invented microwave,contact lenses,sugar cubes, beers...only place didn't want to destroy..wanted to create a museum of extinct race of Jews..mozart concert..skydiving...

Berlin..locker issues..brendenburg gate..berlin wall..etc..angela Merkel doner kebab..back to reims by night train..

week 5...hawai aloha..cross culture night..desert survival exercise..light show in cathedral..canteen food..beef tongue...bus strike..train,hostel,flight,ferry reservations..

train to Cannes..lovely sunset beaches..red carpet..night stay at Marseille..fight with guy on train..notre dame on top..morning train to Montpelier near agde no.1 nude beach..train running along sea coast..

barcelona..la rambla..picasso museum...got separated..shoko party danced till 3..shaz guest list..wear classy..2 gals wanting in..beach bath..museums..weird architecture..barca stadium..madrid..pub crawl..salsa..casanova guide..tequila shots..walked home at 4..cudnt find free tour..beautiful architrcture...shopping at h&m...sat near opera house..tried tapas..

night train to Portugal ..missed station due to time difference reached correct station..lisbon hilly facing sea with small gallis n old women staring from windows..homely hostel where host sleeps with guests..read a book on holocaust.. soham met Facebook friend..we tried Portuguese desserts like payesh n goja..punjabi guy sells doner kebab..evening stroll across old town...following tram 28..nice view points...square with youngsters drinking n singing..took tram back..caught train to Porto..tried dish francaisinha..best airport..tried Ryan tricks...

Frankfurt Hahn airport..slept on floor..too chilly..morning shuttle n two train changes..foggy..put luggage in Frankfurt rail station, bought jacket in 10 euro n went exploring..tall buildings, green parks with nude statues, lovely canal with bridges..looked better at night..free train rides across city...

Night train to Copenhagen..smelly socks..found iim guys everywhere ..got news that fees didnt get deposit..self guided tour..silent zone in trains..little mermaid..danish krona with holes..nice generator hostel with party at night..

got up from sleep to catch Oslo train..view along sea n green fields n hills..train breaks down..bus tour..fjords..costly hostel but not good..no nightlife on Sunday ..we roam around in city center ...we follow 4 gals who take us back to hostel..oslo in morning looked busy n beautiful ..saw ports, opera house ,royal palace ..deli da Luca..dabbawalas..

train to Stockholm..again some accident..we reach late..no exchange..costly metro..eat at McDonald's to exchange..reach automated hostel ..all gals in double beds..soham didn't sleep well..center is kinda island between two land masses...tour the area..

catch ferry to turku..awesome ferry..watched shows..woke up late due to time diff..-1deg temp..spend day with sarada n gairik..cooked ready to eat biriani..chatted with mom dad gf in nymgo..went out early morning to Helsinki ..semolina island..russian war area..pretty scenery..

ferry to Tallinn ..raining..lost in old town..reached hostel 3 hrs late..old guy as roomie..gives us nimeta bar..we go out to search for good parties..nothing free..lot of strip clubs nd erotic massage parlours..finally end up at nimeta..small dance floor..people doing passionate dancing..danced till 4-30..roamed old town in morning..

bus to Riga ..prettier than expected..city center full of open parties..i dance at scandal with mirror..absinthe ..gals in Halloween costumes..gals inviting us..danced whole night..woke up at 3..full day rest..again night party..cheap hostel n drinks..taught ladies some of my dance moves..arijit almost duped by a gal..soham dancing close with hotties..even pole dancing..roam around Riga..nice bridges..

catch flight to Rome..dirty n populated by Bangladesh..stay at cheap hotel after bargaining with agent..morning trouble finding hostel..guy takes print out of map..we go out to see colloseum,pantheon,etc..eat rice n chicken curry at bangladeshi restaurant..next day to Vatican city..i take audio tour ..take bus to roam around randomly..cheap day pass..ate very italian pizza..book ticket to Geneva..go to Genova instead..almost missed train due to platform change..

go to Milan then to Interlaken..helpful chatty people..indian summer..hostel with old lady n dog..gave chocolates everyday...guys from other iims...couldnt afford cheese fondue..beautiful lakes...awesome tour with panaromic golden pass...only cows no people..tt asking about shahrukh khan..ended up in a small pretty town with foggy lake n castle...mount titlis...3 cable cars full of asians...fun in snow storm..asians ran away...had to shut down..man-made ice caves...bern..einstein's home...light show on swiss parliament...bought 6kg chocs at denners...catch trains to reims...crossed swiss to france border by walking...overall experience in switzerland - heavenly!!

visited luxemburg, netherlands n belgium in last leg...met with mayor in lxm..got free sausages n beer..took tour of amsterdam...rla muffin canals cycles..belgian chocs..menniken piss in brussels..beautiful brugue...

soveniers from all countries..used all travel modes..ate all kinds of food..had all kinds of fun...crossed borders in all kinds of ways...overall 20 countries...dreamtrip!!