One evening in Bengaluru, Nithin Kumar opened his door to receive a Swiggy order—nothing unusual. But what came with the food was a handwritten note and a story that caught him off guard.
The delivery partner, Padmanaban Ebbas, wasn’t just another face navigating traffic to drop off dinner. He was a veteran techie with nearly two decades of experience in full-stack development. Once the head of a flourishing software firm, Padmanaban had now taken to food delivery—not for lack of skill, but as a way to stay afloat while rebuilding his business from the ground up.
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Tucked with the order was a note:
“Delivered with care. Built with code.”
It was more than just clever phrasing. It was a quiet declaration of resilience. Padmanaban had led teams, written code for clients across the globe, and even founded a company—Curicent Technologies LLP—in Tamil Nadu around 2018. But somewhere along the way, things unraveled. Rather than wait around, he got on the road and into Swiggy’s red shirt.
“I asked him if he was looking for a job,” Kumar later posted on X (formerly Twitter). “He said, ‘No, just trying to get my business back on track.’”
The post sparked an outpouring of support. Some offered advice, suggesting he explore AI tools or upskill for the current tech landscape. Others simply admired his grit.
One comment read, “Skills evolve. With his background, catching up won’t take long.”
Another said, “He’s doing what it takes. Respect.”
On LinkedIn, Padmanaban describes himself as a builder—of apps, teams, and now, of his own second act. With a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and a passion for Robotics and IoT, he’s spent years mentoring young talent through talks and workshops.
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Today, he’s delivering meals. Tomorrow, who knows? Maybe software, maybe inspiration. Probably both.
