'I Can See Something In Your Eyes': One Line That Changed THIS Zoho Techie's Life Forever | Viral Post

A heartwarming story from Assam is winning hearts across the internet — that of Abdul Alim, a man who went from working as a security guard to becoming a software engineer at Zoho. His incredible rise, built on grit and late-night learning, has resurfaced online after an old LinkedIn post detailing his journey went viral.Back in 2013, Alim left his hometown with just Rs 1,000 in his pocket, spending Rs 800 on a train ticket and taking up a job as a security guard to survive. But his life changed when a senior employee noticed something special in him.“One day, one of the senior employees of the company asked my name and said – Alim, I can see something in your eyes (sounds filmy I know). He asked me about my studies and my computer knowledge.

In school I learned a little bit of HTML. Then he asked me if I wanted to learn more, and this is how my learning began,” Alim shared in his post.Determined to make the most of the opportunity, Alim spent his nights studying after finishing his 12-hour shifts. “Since every day after completing my 12-hour security shift, I would go to the senior and learn from him,” he added.

Within eight months, Alim built a small app that could take user input and visualize it. Impressed by his dedication, the senior employee showed his work to the manager — who immediately recognized his potential and arranged an interview.“I thought I would not be interviewed ever because I did not go to any college and studied only on the 10th. He told me that in Zoho you don’t need a college degree. What matters here is you and your skills. And the day came, I gave the interview and… passed it,” he recalled.Alim went on to express his gratitude, writing that the year marked his eighth at Zoho and thanking his mentors for believing in him. “And on the final note, it is never too late to start learning,” he concluded.Now, more than 11 years later, according to his LinkedIn profile, Alim continues to work with Zoho. His viral post has garnered over 3.2 lakh likes and 17,000+ comments, with netizens hailing his story as a powerful reminder that perseverance and passion can change one’s life.