Oct 2024 – Jul 2025 · 9 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

• Part of the early founding team building Swish from 0→1, leading product, category, operations, and early growth.
• Built and launched an 80+ SKU portfolio across 8 categories, defining category architecture, pricing, and assortment strategy to drive early market penetration.
• Achieved product–market fit within 3 months through rapid R&D cycles, customer feedback loops, and scalable SOPs.
• Designed and operationalized central kitchen & warehouse infrastructure with 3-ton/day production capacity, enabling scalable supply and fulfillment.
• Built and managed 20+ strategic vendor partnerships, reducing procurement costs by 20% while strengthening supply reliability.
• Worked across product, marketing, and growth to shape early go-to-market strategy, merchandising, and demand generation.
• Hired and built the initial core team across operations, product, and central kitchen functions.
• Established the operational, supply chain, and product systems that formed the foundation for Swish’s early scale.

Mar 2024 – Sep 2024 · 6 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Doubled brand revenue in 6 months through targeted GTM and channel strategies.
• Scaled Instagram audience from 50 to 5,000+ via content and influencer campaigns.
• Launched 2 flagship retail outlets to increase visibility and direct sales.
• Grew aggregator sales by 100% through menu optimization and delivery strategy.

Sep 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Received the Swiggstar Award (OND 2022) for a “Never Settle” mindset and consistently exceeding performance benchmarks
• Led new product development and program management for in-house brands including The Bowl Company, Istah, Homely, and Soul Rasa
• Conceptualized and launched Instacafe, a 10-minute delivery café focused on speed, convenience, and quality
• Reduced NPD cycle time by 30% by implementing data-driven frameworks and agile execution models
• Delivered 15+ successful product launches aligned with emerging culinary trends and consumer preferences
• Drove cross-functional collaboration between culinary, operations, and marketing teams to ensure scalable outcomes
• Focused on creating consumer-first, tech-enabled food solutions that deliver operational efficiency and market differentiation

Oct 2020 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Spearheaded the development and rapid scaling of multi-brand cloud kitchens, growing from concept to 75 kitchens across 4 major cities.
• Led the launch and growth of brands including Andhra Gunpowder, Paratha Envy, Biryani Trip, Ludos Pizza, SI Pizza, and Snack House.
• Specialized in menu curation, market analysis, process optimization, and building cost-efficient, scalable operational SOPs.
• Played a key role in innovation and business model scaling, helping build a diverse, high-performing kitchen network.
• Actively drove learning and development initiatives, equipping cross-functional teams with operational and culinary expertise.
• Founded and scaled 1tsp.in, a direct-to-consumer brand, overseeing its growth from ideation to 1,000+ daily orders.
• Built and led a 30-member cross-functional team, managing operations, training, customer success, product development, content, and digital presence.
• Developed and executed comprehensive growth and GTM strategies, driving traction across digital and offline channels.

Oct 2020 – Jan 2021 · 3 mos

Jun 2020 – Sep 2020 · 3 mos

Dec 2019 – Jul 2020 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• As a freelancer I have handled organising food service for large scale events like Under 25 Club and other educational institutions.

Apr 2019 – Nov 2019 · 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Oct 2017 – Mar 2018 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Paid to eat—doesn't that sound fancy? Beyond indulging in culinary experiences, I also dabbled in chef recruitment, building strong chef relations, product design, quality control, and overseeing chef management.
• These roles allowed me to collaborate closely with culinary experts, ensuring not only exceptional product quality but also a seamless kitchen operation across all brands. My hands-on involvement in these areas further enhanced my understanding of food innovation, team dynamics, and operational efficiency.

Dec 2016 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos