Raj Mishra Age, Wiki and Bio

Raj Mishra

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceMirzapur, Uttar Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

Full NameRaj Kumar Mishra
Famous forBeing Mayor of Wellingborough, UK

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (178 cm)
Eye ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Punjab Technical University, Chandigarh
  • University of Leicester, UK
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Degrees
  • B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (2005-2009) from Punjab Technical University
  • Data Science Certification Program (2014) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Master of Science (MS) in Advance Computer Science with Industry (2016-2018) from University of Leicester

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherMunnalal Mishra (Farmer)
MotherChandrakali Mishra (Homemaker)
Siblings
Brothers
  • Kishore Kumar Mishra (Advocate)
  • Sushil Kumar Mishra (Principal)
  • Ramesh Kumar (Principal)
  • Vipin Kumar Mishra (Natural Farming Trainer)
  • Shiv Ji Mishra (Teacher)
  • Sarvesh Kumar Mishra (Doctor)
  • Akash Mishra (MBBS)
SisterAnita Mishra
SpouseAbhishekta Pandey (Engineer)
ChildrenTwo daughters

Career

Political Journey
  • February 2025: Entered politics by contesting in local elections for Wellingborough Town Council
  • March 2025: Joined Conservative Party and actively engaged in local governance
  • 6 May 2025: Became a town councillor after winning the local ward election of Wellingborough
  • 13 May 2025: Elected as the 5th Mayor of Wellingborough, marking the first Indian-origin individual to hold this position
Professional Background
  • Before entering politics, Raj had 15 years of experience in sectors like defense, banking, and corporate consulting as an engineer.
  • Commenced his career in 2011 as a Test Analyst at ONS Interactive Solutions Pvt. Ltd in Noida.
  • Moved to Qatar in 2013 and worked as a Senior Test Analyst in an advertising firm.
  • Founded Shri Munna Lal Mishra Intermediate College in Mirzapur in 2013, promoting quality education for over 800 students.
  • Pursued M.Tech in computer science from the University of Leicester in 2016.
  • Joined National Air Traffic Services (NATS), UK as a Test Engineer in 2018.
  • In 2021, took on the role of Quality Assurance Engineer Manager at Cognizant in London.
Recent Entrepreneurship
  • Co-founded a software company, Sam AI Solutions, with his wife in 2023.
  • Founded IndiaWale Abroad in January 2024, assisting Indians with immigration advice and career guidance.
Charitable Initiatives
  • During his mayoral term, chose to support Louisa Gregory’s Hospice Campaign and the Veterans Community Network, aiming to elevate awareness and garner support.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Raj comes from a small village, Bhatewara, in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh.
He is part of a large family with nine siblings, being the sixth child.
Raj's father prioritized education and supported his children's professional pursuits despite being a farmer.
Raj's entry into politics followed a solid foundation in engineering and quality assurance roles.