<p>My aspiration to join NICMAR is not new as it evovled over a period of time, earlier for academic admiration and now profession intent. In 2018 few of close friends attended NICMAR University Hyderabad and their consistent affirmative feedback about the academic rigour and industry orientation generated a curiosity about the institute. I came from a different educational background of commerce and management , but&nbsp; over a period of time this curiosity developed into a high opinion and respect of NICMAR for its professional niche in Construction Management Programs. Then I joined Sri Balaji University, Pune and I saw people in my acadmic circle discussing NICMAR and that NICMAR initited BBA and MBA programs. From that point onwards I began instilling conscious efforts to make myself academically eligible to join NICMAR, waiting for the opportunity to get employed as Assistant Professor, I considered completing my PHD first, but the last time I saw openings was one year ago. As I submitted my PHD thesis last year 2025 and now when I am awaiting my final open defence viva in the coming month, having this milestone achieved I decided to go ahead and apply. Submision of my PHD is one concrete thing which enabled me to click onto the apply button. My doctoral research in Operations and Total Quality Management has strengthened my my understanding of process optimization, quality frameworks and data driven decision making and I believe these competencies are highly relevant in construction management education especially in areas where quality is epitome of trust. Better exposure and career growth are prominent reasons and I think I can productively contribute in creating awareness about total quality management. My teaching expertise in subjects of Supply Chain Management, Total Quality Management, Entrepreneuship Management, IKS , Economics and International Business had expanded my knowledge horizon and analytical ability to assess direct and indirect implications of therotical concepts to real life situations. Although I did my MBA in Finance, I was allocated subjects of operations management from the very beginning of my teaching profession. Beyond classroom teaching i am taking efforts in furthring my reaseach is Environmental Sustainability Governance and MSME operations. Additionally, I serving as incharge of BBA UG Placement Cell and having closely worked with recuriters for more than 4 years I observed&nbsp; a gap in recruiter expectations and candidate proficiecy, so being a part of any institute which deliberately emphasizes on industry relevant academia provides a real sense of purpose.&nbsp; I strongly believe NICMAR over a period of time has contributed greatly in nation building by bridging academic and industry and being a part of such institue is privilege in itself.</p>