A Tamil Nadu man’s journey from a security guard to a software engineer at Zoho has gone viral on LinkedIn, capturing hearts across the country. Abdul Alim’s story is one of resilience, self-learning, and unshakable determination — proof that opportunity often finds those who refuse to give up. Advertisement

In his LinkedIn post, Alim recounted how he left home in 2013 with just ₹1,000, spending ₹800 on a train ticket. With no job or shelter, he spent nearly two months on the streets before securing work as a security guard at Zoho’s office.

During one of his 12-hour shifts, Alim’s life took a turn. A senior Zoho employee, Shibu Alexis, noticed him and struck up a conversation. “He asked my name and said, ‘Alim, I can see something in your eyes,’” Alim recalled. Although he had studied

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