A qualified Engineer in Electronics & Telecom, Roopak has had a long association with IT industry. He left IT to join the development sector around 12 years back. During his long association with American India Foundation, Roopak planned and implemented multi level & large scale projects in ICT in Education, Digital Media and Skills Development in multiple states across India. He has worked directly with the youth through training imparted to educators & facilitators. He is a self-taught visual designer and supports youth in making documentary films, stop-motion animations, photo essays and community comic strips.
Roopak has a passion for theatre and shadow puppetry for children. He is a member of several reputed theatre groups based in Delhi.