Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr · Bengaluru South, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Serving as the Lead Technical Advisor for Farmroot Agritech Pvt. Ltd., supporting the design and development of AI-based digital tools for sustainable agriculture. Currently leading the Yellow Leaf Disease (YLD) Detector initiative – a real-time, mobile/web AI solution for early disease detection in arecanut crops.
• Designed technical roadmap and MVP flow for the YLD Detector (AI model + web/mobile UI)
• Developed prototype using MobileViTv2, TensorFlow, Flask, and Gradio
• Created user journey flows, UX wireframes, and a farmer-first design interface
• Collaborated with Farmroot’s leadership on product strategy, investor pitching (SAMRIDH), and competitive analysis
• Advising on future tech integrations: IoT sensors (LoRaWAN), dashboard analytics, and edge deployment

Jan 2025 – Mar 2025 · 2 mos · India · Remote

• As a selected trainee in the Nestlé NestGen 2025 Leadership Program, I completed an intensive, multi-domain development sprint designed to prepare future leaders in ESG, sustainability, and global food systems.
• ✅ Major Responsibilities & Learning Focus:
• Decoded Nestlé’s ESG framework and learned how industry leaders operationalize sustainability goals into day-to-day supply chain decisions.
• Explored carbon credit systems and regenerative farming opportunities through simulated climate-smart agribusiness models.
• Gained practical insights into circular economy practices, recyclable packaging innovation, and sustainable sourcing mechanisms.
• Participated in global leadership sessions with Nestlé, Airbus, L’Oréal, ABB, UNESCO, and other top brands.
• 🚀 Smart Projects & Post-Training Impact:
• ⚙️ Agrigenius x NestGen Spin-off: After the program, I built smart agri solutions like a digital farm assistant to help local farmers track climate risks and carbon impact—now part of my startup, Agrigenius Consultancy.
• 🌿 Remilk Concept (Post-Trainee Innovation): Inspired by Nestlé’s clean dairy vision, I co-developed a concept project around microbial precision fermentation to create climate-resilient, animal-free dairy alternatives—remotely prototyped and shared for startup exploration.
• 📦 Biodegradable Packaging Pitch: Developed a business pitch using bio-waste polymers (starch/cellulose) for sustainable food packaging—aligned with Nestlé’s 2025 packaging goals.
• 🎯 Key Takeaways:
• Transformed classroom knowledge into climate-positive solutions
• Developed a founder’s mindset with real, validated projects
• Positioned myself as a forward-thinking, digitally fluent agriculture leader who blends sustainability with smart innovation
• 📜 Credential Proof: Attached to Media
• 🏢 Company: Nestlé
• 📅 Date: March 2025
• 📍 Location: Remote

Nov 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• As part of my academic coursework in Genetics and Plant Breeding (GPB) at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, I completed a structured industrial attachment at Corteva Agriscience, one of the world’s leading agri-biotech companies. This intensive 5-week program at Corteva’s 150-acre R&D hub in Bengaluru offered invaluable hands-on exposure to modern crop improvement techniques and seed innovation pipelines.
• 🔬 Learning Highlights:
• Participated in DUS characterization of maize, evaluating 31 traits (17 pre-harvest, 14 post-harvest) for varietal registration.
• Explored Doubled Haploid (DH) production in mustard via microspore culture techniques.
• Gained field-level experience in corn inducer line maintenance and hybridization practices.
• Assisted in corn DH laboratory workflows: cob dehusking, seed sterilization, hydroponic seedling hardening.
• Observed smart irrigation systems like Growsphere and NMC Pro, and visited Corteva’s pot mixture blending unit.
• Attended knowledge sessions on mustard and commercial hybrid breeding with senior Corteva scientists.
• 👥 Mentors & Experts Interacted With:
• Dr. Balasundara DC, Dr. Praveen Patil, Ms. Akshatha Gowda, Mr. Prabhakaran, and other experienced scientists and breeding professionals.
• 🎯 Outcome:
• This industrial exposure helped bridge classroom learning with real-world plant breeding operations, strengthening my understanding of seed systems, biotech applications, and commercial R&D operations in global agriculture.

Aug 2024 – Dec 2024 · 4 mos · Kunigal, Karnataka, India · On-site

• :🌱 RAWE – Rural Agricultural Work Experience | UAS Bangalore
• As part of my undergraduate curriculum at UAS Bangalore, I actively participated in the Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) program, which provided me with an immersive and transformative learning journey in the rural heartlands of Karnataka.
• 💼 Key Roles & Experiences:
• 🧑‍🌾 Direct Farmer Engagement: Interacted with and educated farmers on sustainable practices like the Japanese Vat Composting Method
• 🌿 Field-Level Demonstrations: Conducted on-field practical sessions on organic farming, soil health improvement, and nutrient management using cost-effective, eco-friendly methods.
• 🏡 Nutrigarden & Crop Museum Design: Planned and developed a Nutrigarden (19m x 15m) and a Crop Museum (0.38 acre) showcasing diverse crops for nutrition awareness, seed-saving, and educational outreach.
• 🧪 Crop Analysis & Problem Solving: Collected real-time data on crop performance (yield gaps, pest issues, soil constraints), analyzed farmer challenges, and recommended scientific solutions tailored to local needs.
• ❄️ Post-Harvest Technology Use: Promoted Zero Energy Cool Chamber (ZECC) for enhancing shelf life of vegetables without electricity — a game-changer for small-scale farmers.
• 📈 Skills & Knowledge Gained:
• ✔️ Effective Communication in rural and regional languages
• ✔️ Hands-on Agronomy and crop-based advisory skills
• ✔️ Problem-solving and decision-making in real-time field conditions
• ✔️ Sustainable farming knowledge backed by practical implementation
• ✔️ Teamwork, leadership, and grassroots innovation experience
• This RAWE journey enriched me with deep insights into rural agriculture systems, strengthened my on-field problem-solving skills, and solidified my commitment to building technology-driven, farmer-friendly solutions through my startup Agrigenius Solutions.
• It has laid a strong foundation for my future career in agricultural consultancy, sustainability, and agri-entrepreneurship. 🌾🚀

Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• I founded AgriCarbonX to pioneer an end‑to‑end AI‑powered MRV platform that transforms soil into a transparent, verifiable carbon asset. Drawing on advanced remote‑sensing algorithms and blockchain verification, we’ve built flagship tools—TerraVision for deep soil organic carbon estimation, CoverSight for cover‑crop monitoring, and TerraScan for high‑resolution soil profiling—delivering measurement accuracy to 30 cm+ without physical sampling and reducing costs by 95%.
• In my role, I lead product strategy and oversee R&D, guiding our team of data scientists, agronomists, and engineers in developing scalable solutions for the emerging soil‑carbon credit market. I have also established key partnerships with agritech collaborators and crafted investor‑ready pitch materials, securing seed‑round commitments to support our global expansion plans.
• Through a culture of innovation and rigorous scientific validation, I’m committed to positioning AgriCarbonX as the technology backbone for transparent, scalable soil carbon credits.

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Selected to represent Agrigenius Consultancy at the Innovative Startups in Agriculture-2024 competition during PG Science Week 2024 at UASB GKVK.
• Delivered a pitch showcasing our sustainable farming solutions, focusing on key areas such as scalability, farmer-friendliness, monetization, and service-oriented approaches.

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

• As a Full Stack Web Developer, I’ve built scalable web solutions for clients across various industries. My focus is on creating innovative, user-friendly applications with a strong emphasis on performance and usability. Here are some key highlights:
• ✅ Developed e-commerce platforms with user management, product catalogs, and payment gateway integration, increasing client sales by 100%.
• ✅ Built real-time chat applications supporting 500+ users, improving client interaction and engagement.
• ✅ Designed data visualization dashboards for tracking key metrics, providing actionable insights.
• ✅ Created a custom CRM system, reducing client response time by 50% and enhancing retention.
• ✅ Developed AI-powered recommendation systems, boosting conversion rates by 30%.
• ✅ Optimized website performance, reducing load times by 50% and improving SEO rankings.
• I specialize in React, Node.js, MongoDB, and API integrations, delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.