Sep 2019 – Nov 2024 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore Area, India · Hybrid

• Scale ecosystem engagements with over 500 deeptech startups
• Leading Forward looking research on Autonomous Robotics systems and Industry X with IIT Madras
• Ventures and Open innovation solution interlock for ATCI Europe, Enterprise & Industry Technologies
• Global Delivery lead for Open Innovation Spark – Startup due diligence as a service

Jul 2019 – Sep 2019 · 2 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

Mar 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos · India

• Director, global strategic alliances, driving SaaS business through SI and channel partners. Involved in consulting and delivery for Smart services for Large commercial developers, enterprises and coworking operators.

Nov 2017 – Mar 2018 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Principal consultant, PMC to Maharashtra IT Corporation, SPV for implementation of state-led Bharatnet phase –II. Core member, RFP for Bharatnet phase – II, one of the largest implementations of optical fibre, IP-MPLS technology.

Dec 2015 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bangalore, India

• Chosen to lead digital India initiative@Intel. Defined key threads for Intel across smart cities, e-gov and other key initiatives. Managed sell-through with top 5 Indian system integrator. Drove engagement with knowledge partners to bring next generation thought leadership in digital India mission
• Global account manager for Tech M and L&T - focused on driving Software defined infrastructure, within Telcos and other enterprises and India smart cities.

Mar 2011 – Dec 2015 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Bangalore

• Core member of India's first venture into smart cities: Delhi-Mumbai-Industrial corridor cities. Delivered ICT master plans for Dholera city, Shendra-bidkin, Kushkera and Manesar.
• Program manager for New cities(PMNC) for Shendra-Bidkin
• Drove practical implementations of smart city principles within Indian real estate, in engagements with Adani Shantigram and Assetz Marq projects
• Won RFP for consultancy on Smart city Framework in collaboration with Telstra for smart council in Australia
• Designed SOS-like system for a large Indian IT firm, to allow facility managers to proactively handle employee safety in emergency situations.
• Smartgrid – Gridonomics model: Core team member to build an interactive tool for selection of right technology smart grid applications, for utilities.

Jul 2010 – Mar 2011 · 8 mos · Bangalore

• Streamlined sales operations by focusing on Distribution network and driving restructuring
• Terminated non performers, merged territories, and aggressively replaced/added new distributors in key regions to increase sales capacity of entire network

Jun 2006 – Jul 2010 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore

• Built risk assessment model, in collaboration with IBM Watson research fellows to capture product risks and feature addition justification for IBM servers.
• Started Value modeling practice for SMB segment. Built team of 6-8 consultants, delivering focused research to help sell IBM solutions. Impacted over $200k in signings.
• Multiple short term consulting assignments: Capability assessment for SK Telecom (IT) operator,
• M&A Target identification for large auto supplier in US