The Day I Was Born Twice

By Jayant Mitra

The Day I Was Born Twice is the extraordinary true story of Jayant Mitra, a technology entrepreneur, problem solver, and survivor whose life journey spans innovation, resilience, and reinvention.Beginning his career in 1979 as a console operator on an IBM mainframe computer, Jayant witnessed-and actively participated in-the evolution of technology across four decades. From punch cards and mainframes to cloud computing, mobile applications, digital transformation, and AI-assisted development, he remained at the forefront of change, not as a spectator but as a builder.Over the years, he founded businesses, developed software products, led technology teams, and delivered mission-critical projects for government departments, banks, law enforcement agencies, and public-sector organizations. His work ranged from automating banking processes and government services to creating solutions for welfare programs, court systems, and large-scale administrative operations.But the defining chapter of his life began on the morning of 1st October 2015.While on his routine morning walk, Jayant was struck by a speeding motorcycle. What followed was a medical battle that few survive: 86 days in intensive care, over 60 days in a coma, fifteen major surgeries, kidney failure, heart complications, loss of vision in one eye, and the amputation of his right leg. Doctors gave him little chance of survival.Yet he survived.More importantly, he refused to surrender.This book chronicles not only his remarkable recovery but also the mindset that carried him through every challenge life presented. With determination, family support, and an unwavering willingness to learn, Jayant rebuilt his life step by step-literally and figuratively. He learned to walk again with a prosthetic leg, returned to technology projects, embraced lifelong learning, and immersed himself in new disciplines including Sanskrit, Vedic astrology, digital marketing, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.But this is not merely a story about technology or survival.It is a story about resilience.It is about finding opportunities in adversity, adapting to change, embracing continuous learning, and discovering that every setback can become the beginning of a new chapter.Through candid reflections, professional successes, hard-earned lessons, personal losses, and moments of unexpected inspiration, Jayant shares a life that demonstrates one simple truth: Success is not measured by how high we rise, but by how many times we are willing to begin again.Whether you are an entrepreneur, professional, student, technology enthusiast, or someone facing your own personal challenges, this memoir offers powerful lessons in perseverance, courage, and reinvention.Because sometimes life gives us a second chance.And sometimes, if we are fortunate enough to receive it, we learn how to live more fully than ever before.The Day I Was Born Twice is the story of a man who built systems, businesses, and organizations-but ultimately discovered that the most important thing he would ever build was himself.About the AuthorJayant Mitra is a technology professional, entrepreneur, consultant, and lifelong learner with over four decades of experience across information technology, software development, banking, government automation, and digital transformation. He lives in Mumbai and continues to work on technology initiatives while pursuing his interests in Sanskrit, Jyotisha, and lifelong learning.For more information, visit www.giantmitra.com.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9359671681
• ISBN13: 9789359671680
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Own Imprint
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"