Sam Pitroda who is basically a telecom engineer is known to the world as an eminent technocrat, experienced policy maker, researcher and progressive thinker. Born in Odisha, he studied engineering in Gujarat, became a businessman in the United States, was the brain behind several innovations, served as the Personal Advisor to two Prime Ministers of India and is recognised as the harbinger of telecom revolution in India. This man of simple living and great thinking is also a confidante of Gandhi family.