Who Is Shardendu Tiwari? Ex-Amazon Engineer Leaves INR 46 Lakh Job To Join Indian Army
Former Amazon cloud engineer Shardendu Tiwari, 27, of Lucknow, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Army at OTA Gaya. A second-generation soldier, he left behind an INR 46 lakh corporate package to pursue military service. He appeared for Army selection eight times before successfully clearing the process.
Leaving behind a lucrative corporate career and an annual salary package of around INR 46 lakh as a cloud engineer at Amazon, 27-year-old Shardendu Tiwari of Lucknow is set to be commissioned into the Indian Army at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Gaya, Bihar.
Who Is Shardendu Tiwari
Shardendu Tiwari is a 27-year-old engineering postgraduate from Lucknow's Neelmatha area, with family roots extending to Pipergaon in the Sultanpur district. A second-generation soldier, he is the son of Honorary Captain Raj Kumar Tiwari, who served in the Army Service Corps for 36 years.ย No Landing Possible at 18,600 Feet: How Indian Army Pilots Pulled Off a High-Risk Rescue in Ladakh (Video).
Lucknow Techie Quits Cloud Engineering Career for Military Commission at OTA Gaya
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Shardendu completed his schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chandimandir, before earning a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology and an MTech in Computer Science and Information Security from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh. Before his selection for the military, he worked as a cloud engineer and also held an employment opportunity with the global aerospace company Airbus.
Educational Background and Perseverance
Shardendu's academic trajectory combined advanced information technology with a persistent ambition to join the armed forces. Despite securing high-value corporate placements following his postgraduate studies, he appeared for Army selection eight times before successfully clearing the process.
Transition to Military Service
He secured his selection through the technical entry route, which allows engineering professionals to serve in specialised military roles while utilising their core technological expertise. Reflecting on his career transition, Shardendu stated, โI was also drawn to the armed forces because of the opportunities they offer for adventure and field service," reports The Times of India.ย Rajasthan: Retired Indian Army Man Dies by Suicide, Names 3 Individuals; Alleges 1 Is a Pakistan Spy.
During his rigorous training regimen at OTA Gaya, his performance and leadership abilities led to his appointment as Senior Under Officer (SUO), standing out as one of the highest cadet appointments at the institution. Outside of his professional and military commitments, he maintains an active interest in sports, regularly playing basketball and table tennis.
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