Amit was born in Kanpur, India. He has received a bachelor’s degree in Science and Maths in 2000. He was awarded a certificate by Indian Association of Physics Teachers in NGPE (National Graduate Physics Examination 2000). He later studied computer science at Jiwaji University, Gwalior, receiving Masters in Computer Application in 2004.

From 2004 to 2007, he served for India’s premier research and development organization, C-DAC in Pune. From 2007 to 2014, he worked for 2 of the top 10 brands of the world and awarded by certificate for best performer for 3 consecutive quarters in 2011.

Amit developed his interest in writing and maintains a blog www.amitroop.in and his nom de plume is "Amit Roop".