Feb 2025 – Jun 2025 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Aug 2024 – Jun 2025 · 10 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

May 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

• The Execs on Deck Fellowship is a highly selective program where top talent comes to accelerate their ideas and careers, surrounded by a world-class community.

Feb 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States

• Partnered with the founder/CEO to build the AI/ML SaaS company for automating post-sales customer experiences; responsible for all things product and design

Feb 2020 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs

• Led the product development, data science and business growth for Power Pages - Microsoft’s low/no code web and mobile application platform for scaled usage across millions of users.
• Led the GTM, business and pricing strategy for the Intelligent Communications and Collaborations Cloud (IC3) Developer Platform that powers Microsoft Teams.

Sep 2018 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Responsible for driving the multi-year organizational strategy, working closely with the CVP of AI Platform to strategize across multiple products/services and customers/partners of Microsoft Azure AI.
• Led AI Platform Evangelism/Acceleration, and strategic programs for Microsoft AI Platform to drive customer adoption and business growth.
• Customer engagements, industry conferences and leadership reviews to share Microsoft AI strategy and vision.
• Managed a team of highly efficient program managers, business, operations, and communication directors responsible for running organization rhythm of the business, internal/external communications, executional strategy, internal processes/policies, operations and capacity management, and financial budget. Closely partnered with HR, D&I and leadership team to hire, grow and retain talent, growing organization 3x within an year.

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos · Global

• Partner as an embedded strategic and operating advisor to venture-backed and PE startups across Generative AI, SaaS, and Consumer Tech—driving product-market fit, GTM pivots, and CX-led growth. Clients include category-defining companies across the US, India, and Europe.
• Invest in and advise mission-driven startups with a focus on applied AI/ML, voice tech, and SaaS management. Portfolio includes Evergent, Pulse, Interface, Zluri, SlangLabs, Scrut Automation, Mantys, Zwende and more.
• Design and execute scalable growth frameworks that have accelerated revenue by 2x, improved retention by 30%, and contributed to millions in enterprise value creation through strategic product, GTM, and AI initiatives.

Mar 2016 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Managed end-to-end developer experience for Alexa Skills Kit, enabling third-party developers and partners worldwide to build engaging voice experiences through Alexa skills.
• Led the international launch of Alexa Skills in UK and DE marketplaces, onboarding 3P developers to create skills in UK-English and German languages and grow skill catalog selection in UK and DE.
• Launched Skill Analytics Dashboard for Alexa developers to measure and drive customer engagement and retention.
• Responsible for Emerging Tech and IoT partnerships for Alexa SmartHome to shape the future of voice interactions with technology. Led 3P partner stratgey and engagement for the launch of Alexa Connect Kit.
• Head up the Security and Energy Service Providers integration with Alexa Skills Kit and Smart Home, including Alexa adoption, co-marketing strategies and international expansion.
• Led the all up launch of Alexa SmartHome in India, responsible for market development, strategic partnerships and go-to-market strategy.

Jul 2014 – Mar 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Led global expansion of Amazon's digital video games and software products to 200+ countries, enabling product discovery, desktop/mobile customer experience, offer entitlement & eligibility on digital ecommerce platform and retail checkout.
• Led Amazon-Nintendo Digital integration in US, enabling customers to shop Nintendo digital video game products on amazon.com.
• Conducted business analysis and financial modeling to recommend strategic initiatives to grow Amazon’s market segment share in digital video games through several strategic initiatives.
• Led the demand generation, strategic planning, global allocation, sales and merchandising of Amazon's Streaming Media Players (FireTV devices).
• Managed promotional strategy and fiscal budget for Fire TV devices across online & retail channels. Launched Fire TV bundles in new retail channels (B2B/Broadcast).
• Led product adoption and engagement through promotions, installments, product details, customer education, and merchandising on Amazon.com.
• Partnered with Product development, Research and Analytics team to frame customer insights, competitive landscape and targeted markets to influence product features and roadmap for next fiscal year.

Jun 2014 – Jul 2014 · 1 mo · Kirkland, Washington

• Developed and implemented strategy for product marketing, branding and customer engagement for the multimedia learning product 9Slides.
• Worked with Co-Founder/CEO to define pricing strategies for consumer and enterprise versions of the product.

Jan 2013 – May 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos · New York

• Student - General Management, Marketing & Operations Strategy, Entrepreneurship
• As a Research Assistant, I worked with the Sr. Vice Dean of School to conduct research on consumer behavior and psychology for Social Entrepreneurship research study.
• As a Teaching Assistant on Reverse Innovation, I researched,analyzed and presented the emerging innovation trends and product developments in India. I led a class of 30 international students and organized the Chazen Global Immersion India class tour to study Reverse Innovation.

Apr 2007 – Dec 2012 · 5 yrs 8 mos

• Led strategic programs in customer support and reverse logistics to successfully launch Microsoft hardware products (Xbox, Kinect and Surface).
• Defined and managed automated solutions for business analysis of XBOX Live, Xbox Third Party Publishers and Xbox subscriptions leading to annual savings.
• Managed e-commerce platform and services to enable self-service consumer online sites and streamline agent solutions to efficiently handle customer support calls for Microsoft products (Xbox, Kinect, and Surface).
• Designed front-end e-commerce workflows for Service Order Management of Xbox and Surface returns and refurbishments.
• Led a team of 18 engineers across geographies to implement retail and digital supply chain strategic initiatives for Microsoft’s Entertainment Business Group (Xbox launch).
• Collaborated with different business and functional teams, including 3rd Party Partners, across the globe for business requirements and product planning.

Dec 2004 – Mar 2007 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• As an intern @ Microsoft, I led the research, design, development and launch of version1 of Team & Personal Software Process (TSP/PSP) Tool for Microsoft Quality Group, to be later consumed across Microsoft India. I also coordinated efforts with 12 member team to launch Resource & Project Management (RPM) Enterprise Product for Microsoft consultants.
• As a full-time, I was responsible for business analysis and cross-group collaboration for ground up implementation of Enterprise Services platform and streamlining business processes. I also led the customization and implementation of a User Interface Automation tool for automating functional and regression testing, reducing 30% testing effort per project.