#AskDushyant Reflections on Technology, Memoir & Thoughtful Living
I built NextStruggle because existing platforms were not enough to express myself. It is a self-developed thinking engine where ideas are written, structured, and compounded into long-term value. By owning both the platform and the process, I turn experience into a scalable knowledge system. As a tech founder, I’m evolving this into the AskDushyant AI persona—bridging human thinking with machine intelligence. “Thinking, built as a system, scales beyond the individual.”
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As I reflect on my enduring journey with the Services Selection Board (SSB), the essence of aspiring for the Indian Army emerges as a profound memories and enlightening experience. Having undergone the rigorous SSB process over three times, each attempt has been a stepping stone, unveiling not just the life of an Army officer but also the true spirit of being Indian and Your True Self. SSB – A Glimpse into Army Life The 4-5 days spent at the SSB are more than just a recruitment process; they are a window into the life of an Army officer. These days,…
Every tech enthusiast dreams of building a powerful machine, and for me, that dream turned into reality. As a CSE graduate from NIT Rourkela with 20+ years in the tech industry, I always wanted a system that could handle high-performance computing and AI workloads. Building my SuperComputing AI cum Gaming Rig became more than just assembling parts—it was a personal passion project that tested my patience, technical skill, and love for hardware. Inside My Custom-Built Supercomputer The journey started with carefully chosen components: a Ryzen 9 processor with AM5 socket, high-frequency 64GB RAM, AIO liquid cooler, blazing-fast 2TB NVMe SSD,…
I have done many adventurous things in life, but nothing matched the adrenaline rush of riding a Harley Davidson on open roads. That belief changed completely when I decided to learn horse riding in April 2025 at Uma Public School, Greater Noida. The horse riding school had some of the finest and most powerful horses I had ever seen. To start with i want to make statement with old saying that if you can ride a horse, you can control the state, and I experienced it firsthand. On my first day, I made the classic beginner mistake of leaning forward…
The way I build software has fundamentally changed. For decades, I operated in a system defined by timelines, sprint cycles, coordination overhead, and constant follow-ups. Progress depended not just on…
In the early days of the internet, authentication was simple. A username and password protected most systems, and developers rarely worried about complex access control. As the web evolved into…
APIs are the nervous system of modern software. Every mobile app, cloud platform, AI service, and SaaS product depends on APIs to move data and trigger functionality across systems. For…
APIs power the modern digital economy. From mobile applications and SaaS platforms to AI systems and financial infrastructure, nearly every modern software product relies on APIs to exchange data and…
Many tech startups overlook foundational development practices that can significantly reduce engineering effort. With well-designed terminal scripts and automation, teams can eliminate nearly 40% of repetitive development work and build…
Modern developers rely heavily on command-line tools. Package managers such as Homebrew have made installing and managing tools extremely convenient, especially on macOS and Linux. But what if you want…
I’m Dushyant Gadewal—#AskDushyant, a small-town dreamer turned tech entrepreneur and advisor. From chasing cricket dreams and Indian Army SSB interviews to riding solo across India, my journey has been fueled by passion, curiosity, and a relentless drive to explore the unconventional.
My professional foundation was laid at NIT Rourkela, where I graduated in Computer Science & Engineering in 2006—an experience that shaped my problem-solving mindset and long-term view of technology.
Over the last two decades, I’ve lived and worked through the Gurgaon–NCR startup ecosystem, experiencing it across multiple cycles—early-stage experimentation, rapid scale-ups, and acquisitions. My journey spans hands-on roles at Travelguru (Desiya), Vriti Infocom, and Nagarro, where I operated in fast-moving environments that demanded product-first thinking and execution at speed.
In 2010, I joined PeopleStrong as an early member of the core technology team, where I played a hands-on role in shaping the platform’s foundational product architecture. Over nearly a decade, I had the opportunity to see the organisation scale into one of India’s leading HR technology companies. Importantly, this journey gave me perspective not only as a technologist, but also as a shareholder—including exit participation in its April 2025—Goldman Sachs–led transaction—and, therefore, a front-row view of how disciplined long-term technology and product decisions compound into sustainable enterprise value.
These experiences ultimately came together in the founding of ArcTop Labs, my own venture recognized under the #StartupIndia DIPP7405 initiative. Here, I apply everything learned from the startup trenches—building scalable, resilient technology platforms designed for real-world business impact, not just launch-day success.
In 2022, after two decades in the industry, I stepped away from full-time employment #RetireAt40 to pursue work rooted in freedom, creativity, and long-term impact. Now, I guide students, startups, and businesses as a tech advisor—helping them align technology with vision, growth, and strategic clarity.
Through my blog, NextStruggle, I share personal memoirs, tech insights, and social reflections drawn from a life of experiments, risks, and reinvention.
Let’s connect if you’re building, transforming, or simply seeking clarity in your tech journey.
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Embracing the Power of Fitness, Fueled by the Energy of My Little Angel. Conquering Realms with XBox Mastery, Roaring along on the HarleyDavidson Bike. Crafting a Purposeful Existence, Rooted in Tech Innovation. Proudly an Early Tech Member and Shareholder of Peoplestrong. Forever Connected to the Legacy of NIT Rourkela Alumni, Where Dreams Ignite and Achievements Resonate.
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