May 2024 – Mar 2025 · 10 mos · Greater Chicago Area

• Incubated at Ogni Capital Partners (OCP), built blockchain-powered music rights management platform:
• Architected complete system using smart contracts to ensure transparent royalty distribution
• Implemented zero-knowledge proofs for copyright verification and ownership validation
• Reduced royalty payment cycles from traditional 6-18 months to near-instantaneous transactions
• Developed 'app store' style verified platform for music using AI and blockchain technologies
• Created foundation for what would evolve into a Stealth AI Music Label with improved creator-centric features

Oct 2022 – Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Greater Chicago Area

• Following Ayasta's acquisition, led technology development at rebranded entity Innvendt:
• Developed SmartLOTO industrial safety system integrating hardware and software solutions
• Engineered system now protecting 12,000+ workers at 6 Fortune 500 companies across India and Middle East
• Achieved 100% safety compliance with zero incidents at all implementation sites
• Designed architecture allowing seamless integration with existing industrial control systems

Jul 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Greater Chicago Area

• Leading investment initiatives in carbon conversion, sustainability engineering, and technology sectors.
• Leading OCP's in-house tech venture studio, incubating AI and blockchain startups
• Spearheading technology transformation initiatives across portfolio companies, focusing on AI integration, IoT implementation, and blockchain applications
• Architecting and implementing OCP's technical innovation strategy across carbon conversion, sustainability engineering, and emerging technology sectors
• Established and led technical due diligence processes for evaluating technology-driven acquisition targets, resulting in 3 successful tech company acquisitions
• Developed AI-powered decision frameworks for evaluating investments in companies
• Fostering strategic technology partnerships with research institutions and tech accelerators to support portfolio companies in achieving technical milestones
• Spearheading the formation and structuring of new funds focused on sustainability and technology investments.
• Managing a diverse portfolio of sustainable energy projects and technology ventures

Oct 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Developed innovative TiO2 photocatalytic air purification system achieving 99.99% efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 in BSL-3 lab tests.
• Scaled device from prototype to 15,000+ units deployed in major hospital networks
• Recognized with BIRAC Innovation Grant and Indo-Canadian Innovation Award for Healthcare in 2022

Mar 2017 – Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Hyderabad, India

• Ayasta Technologies is a technology and design centric company focused on digitising electrical. I am responsible for Product Development, Sales & Marketing, Strategic Alliances, Operations and Fundraising.
• Key achievements:
• Founded Industrial IoT platform focused on safety and operational efficiency solutions:
• Architected comprehensive technical infrastructure combining custom IoT sensors, edge computing, and cloud platforms
• Winner of UK Tech Rocketship Award for Best IoT Startup (2018)
• Launched a category creating product and scaled it to 150+ locations PAN India
• Closed enterprise deals with 3 large O&G Cos in India
• Navigated complex public procurement process, jostling with giants on our way to wins
• Orchestrated a strategic group wide deal with one of India's largest Conglomerates
• Led the company to acquisition by Ogni Capital Partners in 2022

Jul 2011 – Jan 2017 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• Led PensioTech's tech, operations and product strategy, developing India's first Mobile Centric Payments Platform, Papaya. Mastered Mobile Payments regulations in India and orchestrated a successful exit to a US-based IT services enterprise in 2017.
• Pioneered architecture using experimental technologies for financial applications.
• Convinced and assembled a scrappy yet motivated team of ex-Google and ex-Amazon engineers from the Bay Area to relocate to Hyderabad for the venture
• Processed over 10M closed loop micropayments during development phase.
• Crafted an end-to-end Go To Market strategy
• Became an expert in Mobile Payments regulations
• Led the company to a successful exit