Rajiv ''Aji'' Shenoy
-By Nitu Singh
I remember the first time I met Rajiv, he was wearing Miami Dolphins’ colored flip flops, a bright blue polo, and that same infectious smile he always carries and spreads everywhere he goes. Since that first meeting to now, Rajiv never ceases to bring a smile to my face no matter what the situation and always finds a way to make the impossible, possible. Rajiv’s best quality is his amazing charm, I have yet to meet anyone more charismatic than him. From 2 month olds to 90 year olds he has an uncanny ability to make everyone feel at ease and special within five minutes of meeting him. His charm is only rivaled by his immense generosity, which knows no bounds. Not only is he always willing to help others but he does so with 100% sincerity and excitement – whether it be driving hundreds of miles to help with college move-ins, being the most amazing uncle to his nephews, or going out of his way to support his friends’ performances, games, events and more - he juggles it all with ease.
What I admire most about Rajiv is how when he makes up his mind about something he makes it happen no matter what. Five years ago, while at Hopkins, Rajiv noticed the growing need for digital media management. Instead of complaining about the lack of student advertising portals he came up with a solution that built in emergency response, student driven content, outside advertising, and current events. Today he has developed his vision into a successful and growing business, OrcaTV. Although he makes being a CEO look like a piece of cake, I am continuously awed and inspired by the dedication, commitment, and enthusiasm he runs his company with.
My least favorite quality about Rajiv is how amazingly good he is at every sport, game, skill we compete in. In fact I would go as far as to call him the Indian Michael Jordan, don’t be deceived by his innocent looks, he’s a dagger on the court and I would bet on him winning a game of basketball hands down against anyone…except maybe LeBron. As he mentioned we are both extremely competitive, and it annoys me like no other to lose to him in any event. Whether it be basketball or scramble or ping-pong or pool it always so frustrating to lose. This doesn’t mean I always lose … I am definitely better than him at bowling, arcade basketball, and most importantly Air Hockey. We’ve learned through the years if we just join forces and play together we’re unstoppable … unless of course you pair us together for Taboo… in which case Rajiv always seems to choke =)
But in all sincerity I am truly excited to become the future Mrs. Shenoy, never in a million years could I have imagined finding someone as perfect as Rajiv. He is the only person that can truly balance out and handle all my eccentricities. I cannot to wait to spend the rest of my life with my road trip buddy, Taylor Swift singing partner, basketball teammate, decathlon superstar, and most importantly my best friend.
QUICK FACTS
Full Name:
Rajiv Neil Shenoy
Hometown:
Great Falls, Virginia (outside Washington D.C.)
Education:
Masters in Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Currently:
CEO of ORCA TV