About

Nikhil Karkal is a versatile professional with over 11 years of experience in the publishing industry. He currently serves as a Senior Writer/Project Manager at 21CC Education, where he oversees the editorial process from conception to release, resolves author queries, and trains first-time authors in tech book authoring. He has published more than 75 books and videos, working with two big tech publishing houses in a span of six years. Nikhil has played an integral role in the author acquisition and market research process for programming books at Apress and Packt. He has worked with authors to ensure the trending topics are covered in books and develop a flow for the book's content. Nikhil has marketed new book releases to software communities and IT conferences, making him a well-rounded professional. In addition to his experience in publishing, Nikhil has also worked as a freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator for 5 years, creating logos, branding material, and brochures. He has dabbled with Supply Chain Management for 2 years before getting bitten by the Art Bug. Nikhil is a Mechanical Engineer by education, a Content Publisher by profession, and an Artist by Passion. Nikhil's education history includes a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, an Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation from Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, a Diploma in Engineering from Vartak Polytechnic, and Secondary Education from Don Bosco High School, Bvli. Nikhil's tech stack includes Research Scientist, designer, and Python. He is a publisher of books, acquirer of authors, content writer/editor, editorial punching bag, designer, illustrator, comic book nerd, and an art geek. Nikhil's diverse experience and passion for publishing and art make him a valuable asset to any team.