Hello World!
In true programmer fashion, greetings to all of you from all over the world, for taking your time to read and explore my thoughts, findings, musings and ideologies. You may call me Chris, and I’m originally from sunny Sri Lanka! An island nation in South Asia. Presently based here but of course no telling what the future holds and where it may take me.
It’s already been 33 years into my life and after much thought and consideration, watching multiple YouTube videos and reading the book “Show your Work” by Austin Kleon, I’ve finally decided to overcome my fear of being judged, along with my imposter syndrome tendencies, and decided to put myself online and hopefully build an audience. Since attention is the currency of the 21st century, and given that I do aspire to be a successful entrepreneur, the importance of having an outlet for your creative expressions as well as to display your success and achievements, and give back value in any form possible seemed imperative. It simply did not make any more sense to hold back!
It goes without saying that this is my first blog, and I’m certain my inexperience in writing online shows, so please bear with me.
So who am I really?
The philosophical exploration of who we are as individuals has long been a debate, which is not what I mean to address here, but a simple introduction into my past and experiences in order to build my credibility with you.
I am Christopher Suraj Nilanthaka Adikaram, a passionate entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the Information Technology sphere and being a founder behind multiple start ups both in the tech realm as well as other industries. I am also a graduate from the University of Moratuwa, one of the top technical universities of Sri Lanka holding a honors degree in Information Technology.
I am also a passionate aviator, been inspired since childhood by both my father and paternal uncle who worked in the aviation industry, I currently hold a Private Pilot License and am working on acquiring a Commercial Pilot License and well as an Airline Transport Pilot License.
Besides that, I have a passion for creative expression such as music, painting and photography, and do try to engage in them during my leisure.
Since this is my very first article I intend to keep it very short, and for starters let me address what finally got me into writing online.
1. The requirement to build an audience
2. The need to share my work and inspire you
3. The need to create a community which spreads positivity and personal growth
My vision for this blog
The future
