A proud Kannadiga, Wikipedian and a FOSS Evangalist here in silicon valley of India, Bengaluru.
My work
I'm on Wikipedia since 2007, contributing extensively to Kannada Wikimedia projects in my own capacity & a sysop on Kannada Wikipedia. Templates & Organization of content/projects on wiki has been my core interests. I have conducted various outreach programs, worked with colleges on Wiki Editathons. My articles on Wikipedia history and Kannada wikipedia are adopted in Bangalore University Syllabus. Kannada Sahitya Parishath's Centenary publication "Modern Science Litearture" volume carries my Wikipedia & FOSS articles.
I have Initiated a QRpedia project for Bidar, north-eastern part of Karnataka state in India. In the first phase Bidar and Bidar Fort QR Codes will be displayed in front of the fort with the help of District Administration, Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, Bidar Rotary Club [1][2]