Jul 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led engineering teams to build AI/ML-powered, cloud-native platforms for DISH’s streaming and digital services, combining Generative AI, data pipelines, and microservices architectures to enhance user engagement and operational efficiency.
• Key Contributions:
• Designed and deployed an AI-driven content recommendation engine (LLMs + NLP), increasing user engagement by 35% across OTT platforms.
• Built a real-time data streaming pipeline with Kafka, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB, enabling instant personalization and adaptive content delivery.
• Architected AI-powered full-stack applications using ReactJS, Java, Python, and microservices — integrating with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS EKS, Terraform, ArgoCD).
• Championed DevOps modernization, automating CI/CD with GitLab Runners and ArgoCD, reducing deployment cycles by 50% and improving release reliability.
• Defined security-first engineering practices, embedding cloud security and compliance into DISH’s next-gen platforms.
• Collaborated with product and business leaders to align AI/ML roadmaps with customer growth strategies.
• Incubated blockchain-based innovation for decentralized identity and tokenized rewards systems as part of DISH’s R&D initiatives.
• Impact:
• Scaled AI/ML-based personalization for millions of users.
• Accelerated time-to-market of new OTT features through cloud-native automation.
• Introduced blockchain-backed innovation into DISH’s technology portfolio.

Oct 2016 – Jul 2022 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• Led engineering for cloud migration, application modernization, and innovation projects in blockchain and AI/ML, driving transformation across HP’s global platforms. Managed teams of 50+ engineers and delivered large-scale, mission-critical programs.
• Key Contributions:
• Directed the migration of the MPC application to AWS Cloud, modernizing with ASP.NET Core, Serverless Framework, and AWS best practices, resulting in improved scalability and reduced operational costs.
• Designed and managed Partner and Sponsor portals (quote creation, user management, master data), streamlining onboarding and deal-closure workflows.
• Delivered blockchain-powered innovation projects, including:
• NFT Marketplace for digital asset ownership and creator monetization (Ethereum, Solidity, Infura).
• Self-Sovereign Printing using Delegated RTP, securing document provenance and ensuring tamper-proof publishing on blockchain.
• “Personize” Products Platform, embedding customer identity into personalized goods using blockchain for authenticity.
• Collaborated with data science teams on AI-driven analytics initiatives, applying ML techniques for demand prediction and intelligent automation of partner workflows.
• Championed DevOps practices and CI/CD automation across HP portals, improving release reliability and developer velocity.
• Mentored global teams, driving engineering excellence, agile practices, and delivery discipline across multiple business lines.
• Impact:
• Migrated mission-critical applications to the cloud with zero downtime.
• Reduced partner onboarding time and deal closure cycle significantly via automation.
• Introduced blockchain-backed business models into HP’s portfolio, positioning it as an early innovator in decentralized tech.

Dec 2013 – Sep 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Delivered enterprise-grade telecom and digital solutions, aligning engineering execution with business strategy while managing cross-functional global teams. Played a key role in modernizing legacy applications into scalable, cloud-ready, full-stack systems.
• Key Contributions:
• Directed engineering teams to align technology initiatives with business outcomes, ensuring performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Spearheaded end-to-end project execution, including planning, resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment.
• Designed and developed full-stack web applications using C#, Angular, and JavaScript, accelerating delivery of customer-facing telecom platforms.
• Led systems design and solution architecture efforts to enable more scalable and modular platforms.
• Mentored and coached engineers, establishing agile practices and improving delivery velocity.
• Partnered closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical roadmaps, ensuring successful adoption and measurable ROI.
• Impact:
• Delivered high-performance, enterprise telecom platforms that improved operational reliability.
• Modernized critical apps into scalable, cloud-ready architectures, laying the foundation for future digital transformation.
• Built and mentored a collaborative, high-performing team culture across projects.

Nov 2012 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

• Led engineering efforts for EES (Electronic Engineering Systems) projects, driving automation, quality improvements, and high-performance delivery for Samsung’s flagship Galaxy camera modules.
• Key Contributions:
• Directed a team of 10 engineers, providing technical leadership, systems design expertise, and delivery oversight.
• Automated critical MLCC (Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor) manufacturing processes, reducing human errors and improving production efficiency.
• Designed and deployed automation workflows (C#, SQL, custom tooling) to streamline camera module validation and quality assurance.
• Ensured on-time delivery of high-quality camera modules for the Samsung Galaxy smartphone series, directly contributing to competitive market launches.
• Implemented data-driven monitoring and quality control, laying the foundation for future AI/ML-driven automation in manufacturing systems.
• Impact:
• Improved manufacturing efficiency and error reduction through automation.
• Delivered high-reliability components on schedule for one of Samsung’s most successful product lines.
• Provided leadership in scaling engineering processes, setting the stage for adoption of modern digital and AI-powered approaches.

Aug 2010 – Nov 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

• Contributed to the development of enterprise-grade configuration management and device policy systems, enabling Novell’s global clients to streamline IT operations, standardize environments, and improve system security.
• Key Contributions:
• Collaborated with a 14-member engineering team on backend and frontend development, ensuring seamless delivery of enterprise solutions.
• Designed and implemented policies for OS and application configuration, significantly improving device management efficiency and compliance.
• Contributed to the configuration management system (CMS) that enabled global enterprises to enforce standards, reducing operational overhead.
• Worked across ASP.NET, C#, ADO.NET, and SQL to build scalable backend services and secure data handling.
• Assisted in systems design and architecture improvements, ensuring solutions could scale across large enterprise environments.
• Impact:
• Improved configuration and device management efficiency, reducing manual intervention and IT costs.
• Strengthened standardization and compliance for Novell’s enterprise customers.
• Built foundational expertise in full-stack, systems design, and enterprise-scale engineering, paving the way for later roles in cloud-native and AI-driven platforms.

Jun 2008 – Jul 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Contributed to the development of web services and subscription management platforms powering McAfee’s enterprise and consumer security products. Focused on scalability, automation, and performance improvements for global customer use cases.
• Key Contributions:
• Designed and developed web services for seamless McAfee product activation, improving customer onboarding experience and adoption rates.
• Built and maintained the PartnerML system to streamline multi-license subscription management, enabling global partners to manage large-scale deployments efficiently.
• Improved system performance and reliability through code optimization, API enhancements, and backend improvements.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align engineering delivery with security product strategies.
• Provided technical leadership within the team, guiding peers on best practices in C#, .NET, and ADO.NET development.
• Impact:
• Boosted customer satisfaction and retention by simplifying activation workflows.
• Enhanced partner operations by enabling scalable license management.
• Gained early expertise in web services, enterprise system design, and backend optimization — foundational for future roles in cloud, AI, and blockchain-driven platforms.