Rahul Menon is a US-based petroleum engineer turned podcaster and storyteller, currently working in the oil and gas industry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from India and a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the United States.
Rahul is the founder and host of The Area 51 Podcast, a platform dedicated to amplifying immigrant voices and exploring the challenges and triumphs of the immigrant community. He also runs The Area 51 Community, a network that connects immigrants with each other and fosters support through their collective immigrant experience.
When he’s not working or recording, Rahul is a runner and enjoys reading, movies, and TV, often blending humor, pop culture, and advocacy into his creative projects.
His work has been featured in Hindustan Times, Business Insider, Financial Express, The Free Press, and The Independent.
