Feb 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

• Built India's first AI powered handheld digital spirometer for Asthma diagnosis
• Developed an AI-powered Point of Care Testing (POCT) platform for screening multiple chronic conditions, including respiratory, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers.
• Received accolades from MIT Solve, Johnson & Johnson, ZS, Qualcomm, and Bayer
• Recognized as the "Founder of Most Disruptive Healthcare Startup" with the "ZS Prize 2023" and Nominated for the "Rodenberry Prize Awarded for Leveraging AI for a better future".

Oct 2011 – Jul 2021 · 9 yrs 9 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Spearheaded IT consulting services for global clients, including Cisco, Pfizer, and Uber, leading cross-functional teams and scaling operations from 5 to 130 engineers.
• Developed and sold three successful SaaS platforms: SmartCommute (acquired by Lithium Urban Technologies), OneUp (acquired by Japan Institute of Educational Measurement), and SAVE™ (integrated into Briota Technologies).
• Managed high-stakes projects across MedTech, Healthcare, and BFSI, delivering over 100 solutions to 50+ global clients.
• Business Unit & Product Head | SmartCommute
• Led AI-powered SaaS development for a corporate commute platform serving 30,000 daily users and managing a fleet of 3,000 vehicles.
• Secured $3M in funding from global investors and integrated the platform with emergency systems and major partners like Uber and Ola.
• Achieved a 10% cost reduction for clients through strategic operational optimizations and eventually company’s acquisition by Lithium Urban Technologies.
• Business Unit & Product Head – OneUp
• Led the development and market expansion of OneUp, an AI-driven assessment platform for K-12 education, successfully scaling operations across India, Japan, Africa, and the Middle East.
• Directed a team of 128 engineers, overseeing AI-based product innovation, user experience enhancements, and seamless integration with educational systems worldwide.
• Spearheaded the acquisition of OneUp by the Japan Institute of Educational Measurement, ensuring a smooth transition of staff and intellectual property while expanding the platform’s footprint in the Asian education sector.
• Collaborated closely with international partners to adapt the product to diverse cultural and regulatory environments, demonstrating strong cross-cultural leadership and market strategy.

Feb 2008 – Sep 2011 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• Expanded EA Sports India from 70 to 750 engineers, driving key franchise developments and managing the largest studio outside the USA.
• Strategically positioned the India studio in global development operations, contributing to significant growth in EA’s global product portfolio

Sep 2005 – Jan 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Managed key accounts for prominent clients such as Glu Mobile, Qualcomm, Telecommunication Systems, Reliance, and Tata Telesystems, acting as the single point of contact for all client communications.
• Led the account inception process and account farming to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing engagement, serving as the bridge between delivery teams and clients to align on expectations and deliverables.
• Oversaw the commercial and legal aspects of client contracts, ensuring compliance and smooth negotiation processes.
• Played a key role in initiating and supervising recruitment activities for the Mobile Business Unit, ensuring resource alignment with project demands.
• Provided strategic onsite sales support for new accounts, contributing to business development and revenue growth.

Jun 2000 – Aug 2005 · 5 yrs 2 mos · San Jose CA

• Grew from graduate engineer to Senior Consultant swiftly at Selectica Inc. USA.
• Managed crucial onsite projects for Cisco and IBM effectively.
• Specialized in AI-driven Product Configurator and Pricer platforms.