Off-Work / Beyond the screen

The things that keep me moving.

When I am not building software, I am usually chasing a ball, exploring a new place, listening to something unexpected, or learning simply because I am curious.

EnergySports & movement
ResetMusic & films
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Sumanth enjoying a relaxed outdoor setting
Recharge outdoors
Stay curious
01 / Sports

Play with energy.

Volleyball is my favourite — the pace, positioning, and teamwork keep me completely present. I also enjoy table tennis for its quick rhythm and cricket for its patience, strategy, and big moments.

VolleyballTable tennisCricket
Sumanth playing volleyball
Volleyball first
Move together
02 / Music

Find the right rhythm.

I like singing, and I play the piano whenever I want to slow down and reset. Music is both a creative outlet and a reliable way to change the energy of a day.

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Sumanth playing the piano
Play it again
Make some noise
03 / Gaming

Stories worth getting lost in.

Open-world story games are my favourite kind of escape — expansive places, memorable characters, and the freedom to discover the story at my own pace.

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Sumanth gaming at his computer
Choose your route
Stay curious
04 / Exploring

Take the long way.

I enjoy finding new places, trying unfamiliar food, and taking the long way when there is time. The best ideas often arrive when the routine changes.

New placesGood foodLong routes
Sumanth trekking in the mountains
Change the view
Leave room for wonder
05 / The personal archive

Sports bring energy, films bring perspective, and unfamiliar places bring the best kind of interruption. These are not distractions from the work; they are part of how I return to it with better questions.

Portrait of Sumanth in a blue shirt
Move first. Think better.
Sumanth reaching for a volleyball spike
Collect new perspectives.
Sumanth posing with a hand gesture
Leave room for wonder.

Let’s talk about more than work.

Whether it is a project, a match, a playlist, or a place worth visiting, I am always open to a good conversation.