From Vision Loss to ₹12.5 Lakh Salary: Rajeshwar’s Journey as an Accessibility Test Engineer at Brightly Software

Summary

Rajeshwar Wagh, who lost his vision gradually, completed engineering without special support and struggled to find his path—until Youth4Jobs introduced him to Accessibility Testing. Today, he works at Brightly Software with a ₹12.5 lakh salary, turning his disability into a strength and inspiring others to believe in what’s possible.

Full Story

Some stories don’t shout. They speak gently, through grit, silence, and small wins that change everything. Rajeshwar Wagh’s journey is one of them

Born into a farming family in Warzdi village, Maharashtra, Rajeshwar Wagh grew up watching his parents work hard to support their three children. He was a bright student and dreamed of becoming an engineer—but life had other plans.

As a teenager, he lost vision in his left eye due to a retinal detachment. Over time, he began losing sight in his right eye too. Yet, Rajeshwar never stopped studying. He completed his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering without any special accommodations—no scribe, no extra time.

“I wrote all my exams like everyone else, even when I couldn’t see clearly,” he says.

In 2020, Rajeshwar landed a mechanical engineering job at L&T. But the nature of the work—harsh lights and welding environments—put his remaining vision at risk. He made the painful decision to leave.

He took up IT roles at Infosys and Virtusa but lacked direction. That’s when he discovered Youth4Jobs, a turning point in his journey.

At Youth4Jobs, he learned about Accessibility Testing—a field where his lived experience became his strength. With training and confidence, he soon landed a job at Brightly Software as an Accessibility Test Engineer, earning an impressive ₹12.5 lakh annual package.

For Rajeshwar, this wasn’t just a job—it was a transformation.

“I bought a fridge and a TV for my mother,” he smiles. “We go on road trips now. I live in a furnished apartment. And I got married last year.”

From a struggling student with low vision to a thriving tech professional, Rajeshwar’s journey is proof that the right opportunity can change everything.

“My parents are proud. I’m proud. And now, I want to help others like me believe in what’s possible,” he says.

When life narrowed his path, Rajeshwar widened it—with quiet courage and purpose.

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