May 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• I never went to an art school, but as a kid, I loved to sketch and paint. Unfortunately, as my responsibilities grew, I had less time to pursue my passion. It wasn't until the pandemic hit that I was able to rediscover my love for art.

Aug 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Mentor for incubated startups, providing expert guidance and strategic counsel- insights and recommendations on technology selection, team recruitment, and business structuring – so that they secure essential investments and grow sustainably.

Feb 2016 – Sep 2025 · 9 yrs 7 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• Developed and launched a range of programmable LED T-Shirts, ideal for enhancing social events and special occasions. Pioneered the design of interactive t-shirts tailored specifically for fitness enthusiasts and cycling professionals, delivering seamless user experiences. Received notable exposure through a feature on The History Channel's program, OMG! Yeh Mera India.

Apr 2014 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• My love for technology and writing could not keep me away from being a columnist for too long. I started writing a column called Tech Know in The Hindu. This column revolves around reviewing the latest technologies in the market and shedding light on innovations that people could use daily.
• I also review mobile applications that would make people's lives easier and smoother.

Feb 2012 – Jan 2022 · 9 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• Started as an IT services firm, specializing in mobile app and web application development. Successfully delivered projects for clients in the Netherlands, Australia, US, UK, and India. Transitioned into a hardware company offering innovative solutions such as developing and deploying the world's first automated Idli Machine, installed in Hyderabad Metro. Unfortunately, operations were halted due to the Covid lockdown.

Oct 2009 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• I created strategies and developed measures that would help in turning the company around and make it a stable, rapidly growing business. Planned transition into a clinical trials software development company with additional funding. Eventually, sold stake and exited the company.

May 2005 – Oct 2009 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• I bootstrapped and led NowPos, a startup specializing in web and voice technologies. Took charge of overall management, including business planning, securing two rounds of funding, overseeing product development, research, and maintaining investor relationships.

Aug 2004 – May 2005 · 9 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

• As Founder of TrulyIntelligent Technologies, led a team in developing advanced Artificial Intelligence solutions, focusing on Natural Language Processing and Voice Technologies. Spearheaded the development of an innovative system that combined sophisticated natural language processing, personalized dialog and speech engine technology - enabling natural language interactions for information retrieval.

Jun 2003 – Aug 2004 · 1 yr 2 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• I worked with the World Bank to create applications that would be easy to access and use for everyone - even people with disabilities. This meant creating the application such that people from any part of the world could use it easily.
• My job was to ensure that the learning curve for people while using these applications was as less as possible.

Jan 2003 – Jun 2003 · 5 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• My tasks did not differ greatly as my designations changed. This new designation enabled me to travel abroad and work at client locations like Singapore, the UK, USA, and for clients like Cigna and GE.

Aug 2000 – Dec 2002 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• A thirst for knowledge ensured I taught myself the ropes of designing websites. I used my skills to develop websites for internal departments as well as clients.

Oct 1999 – Jul 2000 · 9 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• During these years, the Internet was an expensive affair, and not everybody could afford an Internet connection. At Satyam, I was granted Internet access due to the nature of my work. Taking advantage of this opportunity, I taught myself the basics of web programming. My efforts did not go unnoticed as I was promoted to the position of a Web Programmer.
• As a Web Programmer, I took care of stayam.com, the company's main website.

Jan 1999 – Oct 1999 · 9 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• As a member of the Help Desk, my responsibilities did not differ greatly from my erstwhile position. This shift in roles was the result of my employment being made permanent.

Jul 1998 – Dec 1998 · 5 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• I joined Satyam as a Contract Employee. My main responsibility was to book cars and hotels for the company's visiting executives and the senior management. My work timings were not fixed, and I was required to work in shifts.

Jan 2000 – Jan 2004 · 4 yrs · Hyderabad Area, India

• As I learnt more about websites and programming, I wanted to help others benefit from what I had gathered. That is how I became a columnist for the esteemed newspaper.
• My column was about websites, and centered around telling people the best ones available on a certain topic. I would then go ahead and review each one of them and provide useful insights.