Aug 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Led AI-first strategy and transformation for enterprise clients across BFSI, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
• Directed AI strategy engagements with C-level stakeholders to reimagine business models using LLMs, predictive analytics, and automation.
• Architected and launched AI Centers of Excellence for clients, driving adoption of machine learning and responsible AI frameworks across business units.
• Partnered with global hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP) to create joint go-to-market offerings around data modernization and intelligent automation.
• Co-created the AI Innovation Playbook, guiding 100+ Deloitte consultants on scalable, ethical, and ROI-focused AI implementation.
• Delivered double-digit revenue growth through partnership-led innovation programs, transforming Deloitte’s approach to client co-creation and GTM execution.
• Evangelized “AI-first transformation” across the ecosystem through keynote sessions, industry panels, and white papers on digital ethics and scalable innovation.

Apr 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Mak Mgmt Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is a private wealth management club for HNI and invests in developing algorithmic and quantitative strategies across a broad range of asset classes such as equities, futures & options, and commodities.
• It aims to make a positive alpha of at least 2 to 5 percent a month consistently thus providing long-term wealth creation irrespective of market or global macroeconomic conditions.

Dec 2021 – May 2022 · 5 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

• Building and redefining the User experience for the largest neo bank on this planet that enables millennials to save, invest, borrow or protect their money in a real-time, always on, mobile first, and completely paperless way.
• When have you experienced banking so delightful?

May 2021 – Oct 2021 · 5 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• Drove large-scale product innovation and engineering transformation in mobility and fintech domains.
• Led cross-functional teams building high-availability, data-rich platforms impacting millions of users daily across ride-hailing and digital finance ecosystems.
• Championed adoption of machine learning, personalization, and real-time data architectures that enhanced engagement and conversion by 20–30%.
• Built strong engineering partnerships with internal product and analytics teams to accelerate experimentation and innovation velocity.
• Developed API-first architectures and reusable developer frameworks that improved productivity and reduced time-to-market by 40%.
• Mentored next-generation engineering leaders, embedding a culture of innovation, ownership, and experimentation.
• Played a key role in electric mobility innovation, integrating IoT and data intelligence into Ola Electric’s connected vehicle ecosystem.

Jan 2017 – May 2021 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• We are developing a range of smart two wheeler gear under the brand name "BluArmor -- www.thebluarmor.com" with a mission to make riding on two wheelers cool again.
• I helped build the software and firmware stack for The BluArmor range of products that would provide car like comfort on two wheelers by combining physiological comfort ( cool dust-free air inside the helmet ) with psycological comfort ( voice-actiavted access to the world of entertainment and productivity services over Bluetooth like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Alexa Auto).

Feb 2016 – Aug 2016 · 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Goutam led a 40+ engineering team focused on re-engineering and rebuilding Ola's supply-side ERP platforms and business process orchestration/ workflow tools using latest cloud-based event-driven micro-services architecture, that will help Ola put operations on autopilot, and achieve efficiencies of scale!

Aug 2015 – Dec 2015 · 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Goutam led a team of 30+ Engineering team in Myntra Fashion Making and Buying Platform which helps Myntra buy & make the right fashion merchandise and pick styles that make consumers look good, trendy, and youthful!

May 2013 – Jul 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Chennai Area, India

• Goutam built & led the product and engineering team, driving the technology roadmap for KSL Digital and building new products for the web and mobile platforms that helped The Hindu Group of Publications redefine how the Hindu readers are served across all digital platforms.
• As part of this Goutam helped build a B2C consumer Real Estate Marketplace from scratch "RoofAndFloor -- http://roofandfloor.com" with 100,000+ active users enabling best-in-class property selection and buying experience, and providing a comprehensive and validated listing of properties and property buying guides, ease of discovery, leveraging intelligent customer and user analytics to connect potential buyers and sellers.

Dec 2010 – Apr 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bangalore, India

• Goutam led software engineering teams for Yahoo! Homes with a mandate to push the envelope of engineering excellence, and a goal to make Yahoo! Homes the #1 destination site to inspire and engage millions of users; and grow the top line revenue at 30%+ CAGR.
• Key responsibilities included:
• Engineering management
• Product management
• Roadmap planning
• Corporate initiatives
• Agile transformation
• Engineering Operations

Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 · 3 yrs · Hyderabad Area, India

• Using technology and SAAS model to deliver efficiencies and scale across all critical hedge fund research, accounting, compliance, and regulatory operations.
• Played various roles including
• Design & architecture
• Business analysis
• Process re-engineering
• Strategic growth
• Campus hiring
• Coaching & mentoring

Jan 2005 – Dec 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Jan 2003 – Jun 2005 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Jul 2001 – Dec 2002 · 1 yr 5 mos · Hyderabad Area, India