Bengaluru techie, with 19 years of experience, restarts career as Swiggy delivery agent; his story is a hit
It read, 'Delivered with care, built with code.' Far from being just another delivery agent, Padmanaban is a full-stack developer with over 19 years of experience in the tech industry. Kumar shared that Padmanaban once ran a software company that dealt with global clients and is now delivering food not merely as a job, but as a way to rebuild what he once had.
His resume highlighted, 'Now delivering food not just for survival but to build (my business) from scratch.' When Kumar offered to help him find a job, Padmanaban humbly declined, saying, 'No, just trying to get my business back on track.'
According to his LinkedIn profile, Padmanaban holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and founded his company in 2018 in Tamil Nadu. His resume also highlights a range of technical skills and personal strengths, including 'direct support,' 'clear communication,' 'affordable pricing for small businesses,' and 'quick turnaround with professional results.'
Beyond coding, Padmanaban has a passion for Robotics and IoT (Internet of Things). On LinkedIn, he wrote, 'My special interest is in the field of Robotics and IoT, and I am doing a number of research on it. I'm also interested in taking it to the next generation and helping them to develop in it and bringing out new ideas and innovations.'
He added that he enjoys giving seminars at colleges and schools, aiming to 'build a bridge between students and industry.'
Sharing the post, Kumar wrote, 'My Swiggy delivery partner handed me this tonight. Mr. Padmanaban is a full-stack developer with 19+ years of experience. He once ran a software company. I asked if he wanted a job. He said, 'No, just trying to get my business back on track. Let's get him the break he deserves. Do share it.'
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My Swiggy delivery partner handed me this tonight.
Mr. Padmanaban is a full-stack developer with 19+ years of experience. He once ran a software company. I asked if he wanted a job. He said, 'No, just trying to get my business back on track.'
Let's get him the break he… pic.twitter.com/Gf2pvFDGe9
— Nithin Kumar (@nithinkumrr) June 11, 2025
The post resonated with several social media users who hailed Padmanaban's resilience. 'There will be no issues to get work for people like him. Hustle is what differentiates the employed and unemployed!' a user wrote. 'Impressive CV indeed. Wish him loads of luck,' another user commented.
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