The Times of India

After 18 years in the US, he left Meta and returned to Bengaluru. His reason had nothing to do with money

After spending 18 years building a successful technology career in the US with companies like Microsoft, LinkedIn and Meta, engineering leader Balaji Gururajan returned to Bengaluru with his family. His decision was driven not by financial goals but by a desire to be closer to ageing parents and spend more time with his children. His journey highlights how personal priorities can reshape the meaning of success beyond career achievements and global opportunities.