About Me

 About Me

Welcome to Shifting Paradigms by SP, a space where thoughts evolve, ideas challenge the status quo, and knowledge empowers. I am Snehpreeyanka, the mind behind this blog, and here’s a glimpse into who I am and what drives my journey.

Introduction

Locution is my sword,
Ideas my shield,
And knowledge my armor.

A linguaphile by passion,
A black-belt in karate by strength,
A bike-rider and solo-traveler for adventure,
And a wisdom-seeker for survival.

I’m always on a quest to discover, create, and share unique perspectives, intertwining personal thoughts and cryptic ideas into graceful locution. My goal is to inspire thoughtful reflection and encourage moral and rational thinking, ultimately contributing to a brighter, healthier society.

My Academic Background

  • Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology
  • Master's Degree in Sociology
  • Diploma in Events Management
  • Nanodegrees and Specializations in:
    • Cybersecurity from Harvard University, USA
    • Nuclear Science from Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy
    • Ethics of AI from Helsinki University, Finland
    • Governance from University of London, UK
    • Electronics Engineering from Birmingham University, UK
    • Critical Criminology from The Open University, UK

My Profession

Professionally, I’m a full-time Freelance Content Developer, crafting engaging and informative content tailored to diverse audiences and platforms. My role allows me to explore various subjects while honing my writing skills.

In addition, I serve as a Faculty and a Service-Provider in the UPSC Coaching Vertical, where I guide aspiring students through their preparation for one of the most competitive examinations in India. This position enables me to share my knowledge and experiences, helping students develop critical thinking and analytical skills.

As a part-time Freelance Voice-over Artist, I lend my voice to various projects, including advertisements, animations, and narrations. This creative outlet allows me to express my passion for storytelling and engage with different forms of media.

Through these diverse professional roles, I strive to inspire and empower others while continuously expanding my own knowledge and skills.

My Interests

I find joy in a variety of pursuits, categorized as follows:

Adventure and Physical Activities:

  • Motorbiking
  • Equestrianism
  • Strength Training (Weight training/ Gyming and Calisthenics)
  • Rifle and Pistol shooting

Arts and Culture:

  • Exploring, Appreciating and Critiquing Arts (Visual, Performing, Literary and Cultural art-forms)
  • Playing musical instruments (Flute and Ukulele)
  • Dancing (Kathak and Tandav)

Intellectual Pursuits:

  • Languages and Dialects (I follow about 13 of them)
  • Writing (B2C content, Blogs, Columns and Editorials)
  • Reading, Studying and Continuing Education
  • Critical Thinking

Favorites

  • Books: I delve deeply into Non-Fiction, with a sequential preference for Analytics, Self-help, Philosophy, Autobiographies, Science, Nature, Sociology, Religion and Spirituality.
  • Movies: Edge-of-the-couch Thrillers; Slapstick, Sitcom and Screwball Comedy.
  • Music: Ghazals, meaningful Bollywood lyrical songs, Sufi music, and Hindustani and Carnatic instrumental compositions.

This blog, Shifting Paradigms by SP, is where I channel my passion for social and spiritual ideas, backed by personal experiences and scientific understanding. I strive to nudge the mental compass of my readers toward moral, rational thinking for the betterment of society.

Feel free to explore the posts, engage with the content, and join me on this journey of shifting paradigms!

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