May 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led AI-driven innovations in SaaS-based cloud playout and ad insertion. Built auto ad detection for mid-roll ads and personalized ad streams, enhancing monetization and content delivery. Played a key role in advancing Amagi’s cloud-first approach to media distribution.

Apr 2018 – May 2023 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Established and scaled Harness’s India R&D center from stealth mode into a 200-member high-performing team across engineering, product, and customer success. Led the development of several initial product versions in collaboration with the U.S. team. Launched the beta version of the Internal Developer Portal and the DevSecOps product. Focused on enhancing developer productivity, achieving 20-80% efficiency improvements. Established a user community to support Product-Led Growth. Led platform engineering, UI, and QA standardization to accelerate innovation and streamline product releases.

Aug 2015 – Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Gurgaon, India

• As CTO of Rivigo, helped it become a unicorn in around 3 years, building the tech platform and 100+ high performing team from scratch. Built the underlying technology for network relay model, fuel analytics, resource allocation & optimization, human behaviour analysis, time continuum algorithms etc filing three patents. These are highly data driven systems and requires interplay of automation using IOT/driver assist systems, advanced mathematics/algorithms, and high quality UI/UX to exponentially increase application adoption.

Sep 2004 – Aug 2015 · 10 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led engineering for Adobe ColdFusion, delivering four major versions that kept the product highly profitable. Successfully expanded the product scope, delivering nearly double the planned features, significantly accelerating innovation and product growth. Spearheaded the development of ColdFusion Builder and CF Mobile Platform, enabling rapid mobile app development. Scaled Adobe’s eBook product to India, enhancing security and business analytics. Engaged with partners and customers to shape product strategy across multi-screen, mobile, HTML5, cloud computing, and security. Built and nurtured a high-performing team, fostering a culture of openness, customer focus, and innovation.

Mar 2000 – Aug 2004 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

• Played a key role in building Pramati’s Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Application Server, making it the first J2EE 1.3 certified server—beating major competitors like IBM, BEA WebLogic, and Oracle. Developed the first Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) container based on EJB 2.0 specifications in a record five weeks. Contributed to Java standards as an expert group member for EJB 3.0 and J2EE 1.4. Served as a technical reviewer for Enterprise JavaBeans by Richard Monson-Haefel. Gained invaluable experience in startup dynamics, rapid innovation, and execution, working with highly talented teams to build enterprise-grade solutions.

Feb 1999 – Feb 2000 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Development of various modules on the banking product that is used by most major banks in India

Jan 1998 – Feb 1999 · 1 yr 1 mo · Udham Singh Nagar

• Production engineering and R&D project to increase production and business.

Jul 1997 – Dec 1997 · 5 mos · Greater Ahmedabad Area