Pradip Kumar RayThe author retired from his long-standing career in banking, with his final post being Chief Manager (Offing) at the Purshura Branch of State Bank of India (SBI). Throughout his career, he served in various roles such as Branch Manager, HR Manager, System Manager etc , gaining a wealth of experience across multiple banking functions. During this time, he also nurtured a hobby of discovering magic and writing, which led to the publication of his first book, "Prerana" in 2013.
His written works have been featured in several prominent newspapers and magazines, and his expertise in magic earned him a mention in the Magicians' World Directory. In terms of academic qualifications, the author holds a BSc (Honours in Physics), MSc (Computer Science), and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA). He is a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)(Global) and a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking (CAIIB).
Additionally, he has completed various certification courses in photo, video, and audio editing, animation, hardware, cobol programming, "Praggya" Hindi courses, and a certification course from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Post-retirement, the author has remained active by collaborating with different academies as a subject-matter expert in banking. He also runs a YouTube channel, Facebook page, website, and blog, where he continues to engage his audience.
Additionally, the author contributes to stock photography, writes articles, and publishes his own books. To date, he has authored over 125 books, many of which are available through national and international online platforms.
His written works have been featured in several prominent newspapers and magazines, and his expertise in magic earned him a mention in the Magicians' World Directory. In terms of academic qualifications, the author holds a BSc (Honours in Physics), MSc (Computer Science), and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA). He is a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)(Global) and a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking (CAIIB).
Additionally, he has completed various certification courses in photo, video, and audio editing, animation, hardware, cobol programming, "Praggya" Hindi courses, and a certification course from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Post-retirement, the author has remained active by collaborating with different academies as a subject-matter expert in banking. He also runs a YouTube channel, Facebook page, website, and blog, where he continues to engage his audience.
Additionally, the author contributes to stock photography, writes articles, and publishes his own books. To date, he has authored over 125 books, many of which are available through national and international online platforms.