Focus your skills on tasks that CANNOT do without being there in person.
Such as setting up networks, computer assembly etc. That way mahesh would have a harder time stealing your job in his comfy home in India
Become friends with your Teacher and the head of the CS department.
CS Teachers ALWAYS have a side hustle going on, you can talk to them for advice or maybe get involved in the projects they are doing on the side for experience
Also this will help with your networking skills.
Dont be a bore, anyone can code, but no one can be you.