Ashish possesses a vibrant character driven by his unwavering dedication to serving humanity. His commitment to societal welfare began in his early years, as he actively participated alongside his parents in charitable endeavours within and around their business domains. An Engineer in Information Technology from Madhav Institute of Technology and Science in 2005, Ashish commenced his professional journey at Patni Computer Systems in the technology division. His tenure at Patni Computers was marked by significant contributions, including the establishment of the "ARTH" social development group of employees, which eventually evolved into the organization's CSR arm which was one of the key highlights for Ashish’s stint at this organization. Transitioning to Lehman Brothers' India office in 2008 prior to its acquisition by Nomura Services India, Ashish continued his passion for social causes. During his tenure at Patni Computer Systems, he has also worked alomg a large-scale eye screening project for school students. This initiative garnered acclaim and recognition, being nominated among the Top 50 Innovations in India for the "Marico Innovations Awards 2008 – Social Category." In 2008 while working full time, Ashish co-founded the Umang Foundation at Lehman Brothers, collaborating with like-minded colleagues to amplify their impact on the society. Over the ensuing 16 years, Umang Foundation has partnered with major corporations in Mumbai and Pune, positively impacting the lives of over 500,000 school children. In 2019, Ashish pivoted from the corporate world to pursue his aspiration of becoming a stock market technical research analyst and trader. This transition allowed him more flexibility to dedicate himself to social service through Umang Foundation. Together with his wife Pooja and daughter Ankita, Ashish spends weekends in villages, enhancing school infrastructure for zila parishad school students. Ashish's relentless efforts have garnered widespread recognition, including five entries (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 edition) into the Limca Book of Records and prestigious awards such as the Mahatma Awards for Social Good and the ISA Global Awards in 2019. He upholds a commitment to transparency in charity operations, evident in the publication of all financial records on Umang Foundation's website.