Arighna Maity

Arighna Maity is an engineering manager at Big Shot Pictures, with 15+ years of experience in software engineering, product development, and engineering leadership. His work spans consumer technology, text-based storytelling, and now animation, with a continued interest in how technology can empower people to express ideas and bring stories to life.

Outside his professional role, Arighna is building Rooted Tale, a platform that helps local businesses share their stories through lasting, searchable digital pages. He previously founded JIYA, a literary social network connecting writers and readers across 30+ countries. A writer himself, he shares reflections on engineering, leadership, creativity, and personal growth.