Hi everyone,
Thrilled to share that I’ve been endorsed for Exceptional Talent in under 24 hours!
My Background:
As a Multidisciplinary Technology Leader and CTO with over a decade of experience spanning AI/ML engineering and business strategy (MBA), I’ve driven high-impact innovations for global companies. A core part of my contribution includes developing open-source tools adopted by over 1 million users worldwide, including recognized collaborations with U.S. government cybersecurity agencies (CISA).
This forum was invaluable during my journey. To give back, I’m detailing the core evidence I submitted, focusing on demonstrating exceptional impact through technical leadership, open-source influence, and significant commercial results.
Here’s a breakdown:
Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
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CEO of a Denmark-based Company: I worked with this company for 1.5 years, during which I contributed to significant company projects.
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Open Source Manager of a USA-based Company: Over the course of 6 years, I collaborated on community development efforts within the open-source sector.
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CPO of an Indian Company (Valuation: $300 million): I worked for 2 years in this company, where I developed products and contributed to their scaling.
Mandatory Criteria Evidence
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Tool Development: I developed several tools that led to a growth of 10 million users, with over 50,000 daily visitors interacting with these tools.
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Open Source Contributions: I developed a tool that has been downloaded by over 1 million users globally. This tool has received recognition from NIST and the U.S. Cyber Defense Agency. Additionally, I worked with the CISA team to address a major vulnerability.
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High Salary Evidence: I submitted evidence of my competitive salary and open-source contributions, reflecting my technical expertise and value in the industry.
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High-Profile Speaking Engagements: I was honored with a “Best Speaker” award at a major tech conference, showcasing my thought leadership.
Optional Criteria (OC - 2)
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Forum Contributions: I’ve contributed over 12,000 replies on a renowned open-source forum, significantly advancing the sector.
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GitHub Contributions: I maintain repositories that have been downloaded by over 100,000 developers.
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Open Source Tool Contribution: Another tool I developed was downloaded by over 70,000 users worldwide.
Optional Criteria (OC - 3)
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Product Development: I single-handedly developed a product that reached over $1 million in revenue, with 150k+ users. A letter of reference from the CEO was provided.
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Website Development for a UK-based Company: I developed a website for a UK company that led to a substantial impact on their growth. A letter of reference from the Director was included.
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AI-Powered Platform Development: I developed an AI-powered platform for a company, contributing to their revenue growth of millions.
All the above achievements are supported by my GitHub contributions, showing evidence of my individual work.
How I Prepared My Application
I meticulously structured every document with a clear index and numbered descriptions. This ensured assessors could instantly navigate my evidence without confusion. Clarity is key!
Stage 1 (Endorsement - Exceptional Speed!):
- Submitted: 14 Apr 2025, 10:46 GMT
- Endorsed by Tech Nation in <24 hours! (3-4 edits).
Stage 2 (Visa Application - Standard):
- Paid IHS & booked appointment (India) - 17 Apr
- Biometrics, TB Certificate & Passport submitted - 24 Apr
- Decision Email: Received UKVI approval on 2 May!
- eVisa: Linked my UKVI account successfully on 2 May (while outside UK).
Total Timeline:
Application to Visa Approval: 18 Days (14 Apr → 2 May).
A Note on Tech Nation’s Fairness:
My experience proves Tech Nation truly assesses talent above all else. They don’t see your origin, religion, or background – only your proven impact and exceptional ability. Their continued role as the Digital Technology endorsement body since April 2014 (now extended for 3 more years) is a testament to their integrity and commitment to recognizing global talent fairly.
Want Help? I’m Here!
This community was incredibly supportive, and I’m passionate about giving back. If you’re preparing your own application:
- DM me with your specific questions.
- I’ll share insights based on my successful evidence structure and strategy.
- Happy to review approaches or clarify doubts!
your evidence are solid;