A Seventh Passed Self trained Computer Expert

Have you ever heard of this? a seventh passed man who is an expert in computers, well versed with the skills of both Hardware and Software. Well, this is not a story it’s the true life story of Mr. Mahesh Yellapa Kunchikorve, age 36, and a resident of Dharavi, one of the biggest slums of Asia. 

Mahesh Kunchikorve, could not continue with his studies due many family and personal issues with one of the major reason being the financial issues. Due to uncertain death of his father, he had to take over the responsibilities of his family at a very tender age, he has 7 brothers he being the eldest one. 

Mahesh Kunchikorve, had joined a cable television job, later he was asked to learn all the technicalities related to the cable television network, while learning the technical work Mahesh took keen interest to learn all the computer related terms and now he also knows the various computer languages like Java, Oracle, C++ etc and many software’s like Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Flash, Movie Maker, Audio-Video Editing. About hardware he knows how to install the computer hard disc, RAM, Processor, Mother Board, CD+DVD RAM. He also knows to assemble the computer as per one’s requirement and also he knows to convert a 2GB RAM to 4 GB RAM.

When I asked him, if he has so much knowledge about hardware and software why doesn’t he apply for a good job, to this he laughed and said,” I would have but the well known companies prefer certificates as well the qualification and not experience, many technicians from these renowned companies call me up and take guidance from me to solve any hardware or software related issues.” It was the best feeling, I felt that I met some-one who is really a genius.