Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai

• Spearheaded the development of AI and ML-enabled software solutions tailored for startups and established businesses.
• Conceptualised and created flexible software architectures to meet diverse client requirements, enhancing scalability and adaptability.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology consulting, resulting in improved client satisfaction and retention.
• Provided technical expertise and research inputs for platforms on New Cancer Drug Discovery
• In my role, I drove the AI strategy and built the company’s AI/ML infrastructure,
• For a client: Focusing on target discovery and therapeutic design, by integrating cheminformatics and computational chemistry tools, I enhanced the drug discovery workflow, ensuring alignment with wet-lab feedback. My efforts resulted in improved model governance and scalable data pipelines, fostering innovation in the biotech sector. I thus leveraged my PhD in Bioinformatics and Drug Discovery where I also leveraged generative models for drug design.

Dec 2021 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

• In my role at Kale Logistics Solutions, I drove technological advancements by aligning business needs with innovative tech solutions. I led initiatives in AI, security, and compliance, ensuring a seamless upgrade of our technology stack while enhancing operational workflows. My leadership in designing enterprise architecture has significantly improved our system's performance and reliability.

Aug 2016 – Nov 2021 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai

• At Lokavidya Technologies, I led efforts to harness ICT and AI for holistic development, focusing on rural empowerment. By creating innovative e-learning solutions and fostering community collaboration, we significantly enhanced knowledge sharing and skill development. Our initiatives not only preserved traditional practices but also engaged over 1,000 individuals in transformative training programs.

Oct 2012 – Jul 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai

• In my role as Chief Technology Officer (Consultant) at Vikram Bansal Consulting, I spearheaded software development initiatives and led a dynamic technology team. I focused on understanding client requirements and translating them into actionable development plans.

Oct 2011 – Sep 2012 · 11 mos · Mumbai · On-site

• In my role, I drove the development and deployment of software architectures while ensuring business continuity. I effectively managed the full software development lifecycle, aligning client needs with design teams to deliver high-quality interactive services. My focus on Agile practices and cloud technologies significantly improved team productivity and service performance.

Apr 2009 – Oct 2011 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Driving technological innovation/technical product strategy by architecting and designing solutions for the clinical trials pharmaceutical industry using Java, Groovy and Grails, etc.
• Spearheading Delivery from India office.
• Conceived, created and integrated Healthcare solutions into the product line
• Developed solutions pertaining to product accessibility for low-vision and zero-vision users.

Jun 2006 – Feb 2009 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Served as a Solutions Architect and key member of the Architecture Council, driving strategic initiatives.
• Managed project estimation using Work Breakdown Structures and function points, enhancing proposal accuracy.
• Executed requirement analysis and cost assessments, resulting in comprehensive Use Case Diagrams that supported new business generation.
• Led code remediation efforts per SLAs, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr

• Spearheaded the successful completion of the ATLAS Engineering Desktop project, enhancing image processing and device control capabilities.
• Developed and maintained in-house tools for reliability data analysis of X-ray machines, ensuring high operational standards.
• Implemented testing environments for distributed X-ray software systems, significantly improving software development efficiency.

Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 · 2 yrs

• Spearheaded the integration of the Sun Java Calendar system with SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal, enhancing user accessibility.
• Led the performance tuning of the SAP TREX application, resulting in improved system efficiency.
• Instrumental in the OSS/J Hubs – TT Hub project, showcasing a Proof of Concept at TM World 05, which won a Star award.

Jan 1999 – Jan 2003 · 4 yrs · New Jersey, United States · On-site

• Network Configuration Manager: Network Management System for Inventory and provisioning of Layer 1, 2 and 3 networks. Led the team in Object Oriented Design and Development – developed Object Oriented XML interface to the application using Corba for client server programming, Apache’s XML parser was used. DTDs and Schema technologies were used for validating input and output contracts. The interface was a query into the application database and required knowledge about the underlying database schema. Conducted a pilot study demonstrating the conversion of existing Java code to conform to the J2EE platform
• Environment: UNIX (HP-UX), Windows, Java, C++, Corba, J2EE, XML, Oracle, PVCS, XML Spy
• Next Generation Networks (Service Data Manager): The Data group in the Class 5 Soft Switch Solution for Call Processing. Involved in Object Oriented Design and Development for version 2.5 Service Data Manager (SDM) provisioning. Corba, Java and Oracle technologies were used to provision data. This data is used for in the Next Generation Networks’ Service Manager product for Call Processing. CutOver Server was developed using Corba to facilitate transition by enabling older version clients to connect to new server applications.
• Environment: UNIX (HP-UX), Windows, Java, C++, Corba, XML, Oracle, Continuus
• Middleware Tools and Technology (BAE and TELEXEL): Messaging Software Systems enabled communications among various applications on single or multiple hardware platforms. Responsible for software development, testing and documentation: C/C++, k-shell and Java programming on the UNIX (AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, IBM Sequent, Linux) and Windows NT operating systems.
• Environment: UNIX, Windows (AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, IBM Sequent, Linux), C++, Java, k-shell