Sathish Shetty Vakwady is an author and finance professional based in Bengaluru, originally from Vakwadi, Kundapura. Serving as a General Manager in a private firm, his creative pursuits encompass short stories, essays, and sports writing. A former reporter for Canara Times and co-founder of the magazine Chiguru, his works have been featured in Vijaya Karnataka, Sangatha, AIR Mangaluru, and various regional publications. He is the author of the story collections `Ajja netta halasina mara’, `koneya yeradu yesethagalu’. His upcoming novel, `Suli’, a novel is currently poised for release.