May 2022 – May 2023 · 1 yr

• Recruited as successor to the Founder-CTO during a crucial pre–Series A phase to stabilize technology, modernize legacy systems, and scale performance. Tasked with building a next-gen loan aggregation platform, redesigning payout and Auto-NACH systems, improving delivery velocity, optimizing costs, and strengthening engineering culture to enable sustainable growth and investor confidence.

Dec 2021 – May 2022 · 5 mos

• Brought on Board to strengthen engineering maturity and scalability during a critical growth phase amid regulatory shifts affecting BNPL viability. Tasked with building high-performing teams across DevOps, product, data, and development; institutionalized TDD, CI/CD automation, and first-time-right practices to enhance delivery quality, accelerate product velocity, and elevate end-to-end customer experience.

May 2015 – Dec 2021 · 6 yrs 7 mos

• Led end-to-end product transformation across 4G, 5G, and small-cell portfolios. Reengineered R&D processes by embedding non-functional requirements, optimizing upgrade cycles, and driving energy-efficient innovation. Partnered with sales, delivery, and leadership teams to enhance profitability, customer value, and global market competitiveness.

Feb 2015 – Feb 2019 · 4 yrs

• Appointed to lead strategic deal governance through the Commercial War Room, engaging directly with CXOs to assess €1B+ in annual contracts. Provided actionable insights on deal viability, competitive positioning, and monetization strategies, preventing value leakage and driving €200M in additional profit through optimized pricing, upselling, and long-term portfolio impact.

Sep 2009 – Feb 2015 · 5 yrs 5 mos

• Promoted to Product Manager for key mobile network solutions, driving architectural optimization and long-term product strategy to enhance profitability and customer retention. Collaborated with R&D and services teams to deliver automation-led efficiencies, achieving €100M in operational savings while improving network reliability, service performance, and customer experience across global deployments.

Sep 2008 – Sep 2009 · 1 yr

• Appointed to define and drive NSN’s 2009 technology roadmap, aligning future product strategy with evolving market trends. Analyzed product landscape, benchmarked industry standards, and authored architectural recommendations enabling modular, customer-centric solutions. Co-authored a white paper that established the foundation for NSN’s transition from product-driven to solution-oriented business delivery.

Apr 2007 – Aug 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

• Selected to design and implement advanced features for the GSX Class-4 VoIP gateway with integrated session border control. Engineered transport-layer optimization using SCTP for enhanced performance and reliability, and developed a zero-packet-loss, high-availability IPSec solution. Enabled British Telecom’s core network modernization, outperforming incumbent SBC vendors through superior performance delivery.

Jul 2006 – Apr 2007 · 9 mos

• Recruited to lead software and firmware development for a startup pioneering secure mobile network access over WiFi via system-on-chip, later acquired by Marvell Semiconductors. Directed IPSec-based embedded solution design integrating advanced encryption and signaling protocols. Led cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, quality integration, and strategic collaboration with global clients like SAGEM and Samsung.

Apr 2005 – Jul 2006 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Hired to lead design and development of advanced communication features for Motorola’s Push-To-Talk technology. Represented Motorola at OMA and 3GPP standardization bodies, influencing signaling optimizations for low-bandwidth networks. Delivered prototypes and demonstrations for global events like Mobile World Congress, establishing PTT as a core capability for modern public safety communications.

Jan 2004 – Apr 2005 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Appointed to lead end-to-end design and implementation of customer-specific solutions for high-priority clients, including defense organizations. Operated within Tier-4 support—the highest escalation level—delivering mission-critical functionality under stringent KPIs. Drove client confidence through technical walkthroughs and solution demonstrations that reinforced product excellence and strengthened strategic customer relationships.

Jan 2000 – Jan 2003 · 3 yrs

• Recruited to prototype and evolve software-defined service switch components into production-grade systems. Designed and implemented high-performance, distributed real-time architectures for value-added service triggers and SIP-INAP interoperability. Contributed to the Java Intelligent Network package—later adopted into the standard networking stack—and developed technology demonstrators that positioned Mahindra-British-Telecom as a trusted telecom innovation partner.