Dreams do not measure a person’s status — those who dare to dream beyond their circumstances are the ones who create extraordinary lives. Growing up in a single-room home in Delhi, Kamalkant Sharma dared to imagine a future far bigger than his surroundings. Today, as an IT head with a major Qatar-based group, he lives the success he once visualized as a child.
His journey from a village in Uttarakhand to international leadership was not easy. Yet, distance never weakened his emotional ties to home. In fact, living abroad strengthened them.
A Childhood Marked by Separation
Originally from Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand, Sharma was sent to Delhi with his father at the age of four for better education. Living without his mother at such a young age was emotionally difficult and created a distance that took years to heal. When he turned 10 or 11, the entire family finally reunited in Delhi, where his formal education and career path began.
His father, a government employee, supported a family of six in modest conditions. The house was small, and the children often slept on the rooftop through Delhi’s harsh summers and winters. Yet Sharma recalls those nights not with hardship, but with imagination.
“We used to lie under the open sky and talk about becoming millionaires,” he says. “At that time it sounded like fantasy. Today I understand it was manifestation. Even while sleeping on a rooftop, I knew my future would be different.”
Thinking Beyond His Age
Unlike most children, Sharma preferred the company of older people. That early exposure to adult conversations gave him a practical understanding of the world. As a teenager, he became involved in youth political campaigns, sharpening his leadership and communication skills.
After completing his BTech degree, he began working as a resident engineer at a five-star hotel in Delhi. Gradually, he established himself as a domain expert in hospitality IT. His career breakthrough came in 2004, when he moved to Dubai as an Associate Director in a major hospitality division — his first time boarding an airplane. He went on to manage operations across the Middle East, Asia, Oman, Muscat, and Egypt.
Finding Home in a Foreign Land
Living abroad changed his perspective on relationships. Distance from India made him appreciate the value of family and cultural roots even more.
“When you live far from your country, your connection with your people grows stronger,” Sharma says.
In Doha, he actively participates in community initiatives, including organizing Uttarakhand’s traditional cultural fair, Kauthig. These gatherings bring together Indians and international friends, creating a sense of belonging far from home. His wife supports social initiatives alongside him, and their children enjoy staying connected to their heritage.
Amid demanding work schedules, weekends and cultural events become emotional anchors. “Meeting our community abroad feels like returning home, even if just for a few hours,” he reflects.
A Dream of Returning
Now approaching a new phase of life, Sharma has begun thinking seriously about returning to India. He has long planned to retire by 45 and dedicate his time to mentoring young people.
“I want to share my experience with the next generation,” he says. “No matter how successful we become, we ultimately return to where we belong. Our real strength comes from family and home. Their love gives us the courage to live.”
His story is not just about career success — it is about ambition rooted in gratitude, and a global journey that ultimately circles back to home.
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