May 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · India · Remote

• Experienced tech leader guiding startups on strategy, growth, & team building (on-demand/project basis).
• Strategic Technology Leadership:
• Guidance & Direction: Develop a clear technology roadmap aligned with your business goals.
• Decision-Making Support: Analyze technology trends and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Innovation & Growth: Drive technological advancements to keep you competitive.
• Building & Managing Tech Teams:
• Team Formation & Leadership: Recruit and manage talented developers, even remotely.
• Agile Development: Implement efficient methodologies for faster product delivery.
• Technical Expertise: Address complex technical challenges and ensure infrastructure stability.
• Cost-Effectiveness & Flexibility:
• Scalable Expertise: Access top-tier tech leadership on a project or part-time basis.
• Reduced Overhead: Eliminate the expenses associated with a full-time CTO position.
• Flexibility: Adapt your tech leadership needs as your startup evolves.
• Focus on Your Core Business:
• Free Up Your Time: Focus on core business activities like marketing and sales.
• Increased Efficiency: Streamline your technology operations and improve overall efficiency.
• Peace of Mind: Gain confidence knowing your technology strategy is in the hands of an expert.

Feb 2021 – Jan 2022 · 11 mos · Remote

• Played a key role in the successful acquisition of Snapmed by Dr.Dropin.
• Built and scaled the technology infrastructure for Snapmed, enabling rapid user growth.
• Developed a robust tech stack that facilitated efficient medical data management.

Jan 2021 – May 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Remote

• Leveraged extensive experience as a Fractional CTO to guide the technology strategy of Ymir and its portfolio companies.
• Worked closely with founders and CEOs as a technical product manager, translating business needs into robust technology solutions, ensuring product-market fit and user adoption.
• Provided strategic leadership and technical expertise to 15+ portfolio startups across diverse sectors like HealthTech, FinTech, Marketplaces etc.
• Built and nurtured high-performing software development teams for each portfolio company, ensuring efficient development and delivery of web, mobile, and AI-powered applications.
• Successfully implemented agile methodologies and product management best practices across the portfolio, driving user growth and product success.

Jun 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos · On-site

• Led the R&D team at Tesseract Computing, the technology arm behind the FITTR app.
• Managed a team of researchers, developers, and engineers, driving innovation within the FITTR platform and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve ambitious R&D goals.
• Oversaw the research and development lifecycle, fostering innovation and ensuring efficient integration of new technologies into the FITTR platform.
• Developed and implemented cutting-edge AI algorithms to power the app's search and recommendation engine, significantly enhancing user experience.

Feb 2017 – Oct 2020 · 3 yrs 8 mos · On-site

• Led a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and researchers to drive innovation and user growth for FITTR.
• Managed a team of developers and designers to deliver innovative features.
• Implemented agile development methodologies to ensure rapid product iteration and market responsiveness.
• Led the research and development department, developed and implemented AI-based features for enhancing user experience and engagement.

May 2016 – Feb 2017 · 9 mos · Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India

• Co-founded Instawheelz, a platform that empowers logistics companies with real-time tracking and analytics for freights, buses, and trucks. Instawheelz's innovative solution enabled data-driven decision making and improved transportation efficiency for businesses across India.

Jul 2015 – Apr 2016 · 9 mos · The Randstad, Netherlands

• Developed and maintained core functionalities of the app, including social media integration and interactive dashboards, targeting millennial users. Built a responsive and user-friendly web and mobile app experience, contributing to a significant increase in user sign-ups and engagement.

Mar 2014 – Jun 2014 · 3 mos · Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

• Gained valuable experience in web application development by working on a live project for United Kingdom Linguistics Olympiad to conduct examinations online.