Mar 2023 – Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Hyderabad

Jan 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · Remote

Sep 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Groundwork for DataDeli

Mar 2020 – Aug 2020 · 5 mos

• Groundwork for DataDeli

Jun 2019 – Mar 2020 · 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Astrome is a deep tech startup. Here, 'Technical Project Manager Role' was closer to Engineering side of Product Management while Product Marketing Management was taken care by Business Development team. Being part of a small team of around 30 members (during my tenure), I had the opportunity to contribute as a developer along with project management.
• Tech Stack:
• Languages: C++,Python and System Verilog
• Hardware: XILINX FPGA
• FPGA Simulation Tools: GTKwave, Modelsim
• RF systems related Tools: Opticalraytrace
• Technical Contribution:
• Design of Systems:
• Carried out Link-Budget Analysis as part of feasibility study in the design of an RF System meant for establishing link between satellite and user terminal
• Development:
• Contributed in the development of Digital Signal Processing software meant for wireless backhaul solution
• Project Management:
• Tools: OpenProject
• Advocated and pioneered the use of OpenProject (Open source alternative to Jira) for project management at Astrome after a comparative evaluation of a vast spectrum of project management tools.
• Impact: This has addressed the security concerns of the firm. We could host OpenProject on-premises.
• Coordinated across three cross-functional teams by adopting the hybrid approach of scrum and kanban in the process of developing wireless backhaul product for adoption by Telecom services providers.

Dec 2015 – May 2019 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Hyderabad and Bengaluru

Mar 2015 – Feb 2019 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• UPSC Civil services Examination is said to be one of the toughest exams in the world. Professor Lant Pritchett, from Harvard University, said in 2010: “The Indian Administrative Service is full of officers who have passed an entrance examination and selection process that makes getting into Harvard look like a walk in the park.”
• Reference: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-blow-to-civil-service-ideals/article24007724.ece
• Skills tested as part of Civil Services Examination:
• overall intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory.
• candidate’s basic understanding of all relevant issues, and ability to analyze, and take a view on conflicting socio-economic goals, objectives and demands. The candidates must give relevant, meaningful and succinct answers
• Comprehension,Logical reasoning and analytical ability,Decision making and problem solving
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Knowledge of Basic Macro and Micro Economics, India and World Geography, Indian History, Polity and Economy
• My credentials:
• I had consistently secured well above the Civil Services preliminary Examination cut-off marks in 2014,2015,2016,2017 and 2018. On an average only 2 to 5% of the candidates who have applied for Civil services Preliminary Examination will be qualified for the Civil Services Main Examination.
• I was one among the top one percentile of the Candidates who had cleared Main written Examination cutoff mark in 2018.
• Reference: https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=189647

Jul 2013 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos · Noida

• Languages : C, C++
• Tools: Perforce, Quick build, Hudson, T32
• As a Lead Engineer in Multimedia & tools team, I coordinated with Hardware team and went an extra mile to assume full responsibility for the establishment and operationalisation of Hardware lab
• Preparation of layouts for different test equipment, setup, test sequences and Standardization of procedure through SOP guidelines effectively helped in reducing the time to market.
• Coordinated with Korean counterparts for the quick resolution of issues reported from time to time
• As a team member in Multimedia & Tools team,
• Worked on different modules including “BSP”, “Power” and “Factory Production Line Tools.
• Worked on boot loader module to facilitate binary download and software upgrade in mobiles using
• Samsung Kies.
• Developed AT Commands & other software associated for SMD, PBA, RF, GSM, Calibration,
• IMEI writing etc.

Jan 2013 – Jun 2013 · 5 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• During this time, I've developed a prototype/precursor system meant for capturing the flight dynamics of a High Altitude Balloon by using a system based on Raspberry Pi.
• Project activities:
• Application programming using Python for Streaming and Storing the Balloon flight data.
• Negotiating with TIFR for the collaborative High Altitude Balloon experiment.

Oct 2008 – Sep 2012 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Sriharikota

• At Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), I worked extensively in the development of Full Stack process automation applications.
• Tech Stack:
• Frontend/SCADA: RsView32, GEfanuc ifix
• Business/Application logic: Step 7 Assembly language, Ladder Logic
• Database: PLC specific proprietary Database
• Hardware: Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC, Yokogawa Microcontroller
• Design, Development, Operation & Maintenance of Systems:
• Converted the process requirements of S200 rocket motor's 'Curing' into technical requirements
• Designed and developed a warm standby (active/passive) Data Acquisition and Control System(DACS) meant for the preparation of Solid Propellant.
• Hardware maintenance: Ensuring the healthiness of Control level network which includes communication network between PLC and User interface systems (Operator station and MIS) , fieldbus network meant for the acquisition of data from field sensors by PLC.
• Understanding the process requirements and providing user-friendly operator interaction through dynamic mimics using Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
• Analyze defects and propose feasible suggestions and solutions
• Managerial Responsibilities:
• Managed a team of 3 Engineers and 8 technicians by training and grooming them for hassle-free Mixing,Curing and Inhibition operations
• Vendor evaluation for the GSLV MkIII -S200 Rocket motor Curing DACS
• Single handedly created the reports, prepared software requirement documents and got the approval from the apex level STARS committee to clear Allen-Bradley PLC based DACS system for commencing the operations
• Effectively coordinated with process-Chemical and Mechanical- teams for the optimization of operations management during Mixing and Inhibition activities of S200
• Proactive collaboration with PSLV and GSLV Solid and liquid propellant teams for knowledge sharing and emulation of best practices with respect to efficient operations management.