N.S. Vinodh, is a civil engineering graduate from IIT, Madras, and a M.B.A. from IIM, Lucknow. In a corporate career spanning twenty-five years, he has held senior positions in corporate real estate with leading multi-national financial servicescompanies such as ANZ Grindlays Bank, HSBC, and Fidelity Investments. He opted for early retirement to start his own boutique real estate company, as well as pursue his passion of traveling and history. He is married to Sheela and they have two sons, both based in the United States. He is based in Bangalore.