Ajinkya is a chemical engineer, graduated from India’s most premier institute, IIT-Bombay, Mumbai. He works as a Senior Human Resource Manager at UPL Limited, Mumbai, a billion-dollar agrochemicals giant. His interest in psychology and applied behaviour combined with his technical expertise has led him to be a keynote speaker in various international seminars, colleges and business forums. He is also a consultant to many start-ups and non-profit organizations to enable encouraging work environment and bridging communication gaps across varied functions and businesses.

He is an Indian bestselling author. His book “When the Devil Whispers” exemplifies his fresh way of working with real life stories. His literary work has earned him international accolades and critical appreciation. He has three bestselling novels in the psychological horror genre and is a popular name in the Indian literary community. His studies in clinical psychology and a major in engineering help him brew fresh and creative content, blending mathematical aspects with emotional stories. His expertise in predictive modelling is now being experimented in his latest works on stochastic behavioural predictions and has been the basis for his bestselling novel “As Death Stared Back”. His books are being now adapted for screenplay by large production houses.