Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Global · Remote

• I advise founders, board members, CxOs, and investors on Automation, AI, and Agentic AI strategy and outcomes.
• I work with Fortune 100 enterprises, high-growth companies, and investment firms to help leaders identify high-impact AI opportunities, assess risk and ROI, and make confident transformation decisions.
• I serve as a Fractional Chief Automation and AI Officer, guiding executive teams on enterprise-scale automation and agentic system adoption.
• I am a keynote speaker, public educator, and recognized voice on Agentic AI, enterprise automation, AI governance, and AI leadership. I am the author of Agentic Artificial Intelligence, focused on how autonomous systems reshape work, decision-making, and organizations.
• Through speaking, writing, and advisory, I help leaders move from AI experimentation to durable business impact.

Jun 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

• Microsoft Azure Architecture
• ↳ Led the design and implementation of complex cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure, ensuring the seamless integration of cloud services with existing on-premises systems to support the bank’s digital transformation initiatives.
• Kubernetes Orchestration
• ↳ Spearheaded the domain driven design and management of Kubernetes clusters, enabling the bank to achieve high availability, scalability, and efficiency in its microservices architecture. Ensured that containerized applications run smoothly in a secure and compliant environment.
• Solution Architecture
• ↳ Developed comprehensive solution architectures that address the bank’s unique business challenges, leveraging Azure’s cloud-native services to create cost-effective, secure, and scalable solutions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Enterprise Architecture
• ↳ Defined and governed enterprise architecture standards and practices, ensuring that all cloud and on-premises systems align with the bank’s strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. Provided architectural guidance to multiple teams to drive consistency and interoperability across systems.
• Infrastructure Architecture
• ↳ Designed and implemented robust infrastructure architectures on Azure, focusing on security, performance, and scalability. Managed hybrid cloud environments to optimize resource utilization and operational resilience.
• Application Architecture
• ↳ Architected cloud-native applications on Azure, emphasizing modularity, reusability, and adherence to best practices in cloud application development. Worked closely with development teams to ensure that applications are optimized for performance, security, and maintainability.

Dec 2020 – Sep 2021 · 9 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Remote

• Enterprise, Solution, and Infrastructure Cloud Architecture
• ↳ Spearheaded the design and deployment of robust cloud architectures, aligning with enterprise goals and enhancing the scalability, security, and performance of financial services applications.
• DevOps Standards Implementation:
• ↳ Led the adoption and integration of industry-leading DevOps standards, effectively managing Kubernetes and Lambda workloads to ensure seamless and automated workflows across the organization.
• Pioneering DevOps/DevSecOps Pipelines
• ↳ Engineered and deployed end-to-end DevOps and DevSecOps pipelines that support continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and continuous security (CS) practices, drastically reducing time to market while enhancing product quality and security.
• DevOps as a Service (DaaS)
• ↳ Introduced and operationalized DevOps as a Service (DaaS) within the organization, providing teams with a self-service platform for software delivery and operational management. This innovation resulted in significant improvements in deployment speed, operational efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Building a Fully Self-Serving DevOps Platform:
• ↳ Architected and launched a fully self-serving DevOps platform that enables development teams to independently deploy and manage their applications. This platform fostered greater autonomy, agility, and innovation, contributing to the overall digital transformation goals of the financial institution.

Jan 2019 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

• 🔗Engineering Excellence at Aion Network
• 🔹 Led engineering across 3 core initiatives: Aion For Enterprise, Build on Aion, and Building Aion.
• 🔹 Fostered a culture of extreme ownership, mutual respect, and open communication to drive innovation.
• 🔗 Blockchain Solutions Architect
• 🔹 Delivered solutions across diverse industries:
• 🔗 Financial Services:
• Developed QCAD, a fully compliant stablecoin for Stablecorp.ca (Canada's first) to facilitate digital asset exchange within the capital/FX market. (Link: Etherscan)
• 🔗 Supply Chain Management:
• Designed and built 2 blockchain-powered supply chain solutions leveraging AI/ML to address stakeholder identity, data integrity, and real-time traceability for commodities.
• Collaborated with US DHS's SVIP program on the first Canada-US crude oil traceability project.
• Partnered with ISED Canada to implement a steel import tracking system.
• 🔗 Media & Advertising:
• Created a blockchain-based Proof-of-Concept for Vivoplay.net (Latin America's leading broadcaster) to streamline advertisement transactions between content providers, advertisers, and consumers using the Vivopago platform.
• Developed a comprehensive blockchain timestamping service, evolving from a basic offering to include user management, product plans, Stripe integration for billing, and document storage functionalities for enterprise clients. (Consider adding quantifiable metrics here, e.g., scaled to support X users and Y transactions)

Jul 2018 – Dec 2018 · 5 mos

• 🔗Developed a bidirectional bridge enabling seamless transfer of ERC20 tokens between Aion and Ethereum networks.
• 🔗 Eliminated the need for atomic swaps or exchanges, offering a faster and user-friendly alternative for token flow.
• 🔗 Submitted three related AIPs (Aion Improvement Proposals) for bridge development - AIP-005, AIP-006, and AIP-007.
• 🔗 Detailed information on these proposals can be found on the Aion Improvement Proposals repository: [AIP Repository](https://github.com/aionnetwork/AIP).

Nov 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 6 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

• At JUTEQ, we are experts in cloud, DevOps, and AI-driven solutions. With deep experience across AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and AI technologies like Chatbots, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, and Fine-Tuning, we empower businesses to thrive in the digital-first era. Whether it’s modernizing infrastructure, enhancing DevOps, or implementing AI-powered innovations, we help you accelerate deployment cycles, reduce costs, and drive future development.
• We deliver:
• ↳ 70% Cost Savings: Harness the power of modern cloud, AI, and Kubernetes technologies to significantly reduce maintenance costs.
• ↳ 99.99% Maximized Uptime: Achieve near-perfect uptime with automated scalability and reliable AI models.
• ↳ 4x Faster Releases: Streamline application updates and AI-powered features through optimized infrastructure.
• ↳ 50% Increased Productivity: Enhance operations by efficiently managing incidents and leveraging scalable AI solutions.
• ↳ 2x More Innovation: Stay ahead of the curve with advanced analytics, AI models, and custom agents.
• ↳ 100% Enhanced Security: Protect your infrastructure with proactive risk mitigation and fast recovery.
• Industry Focus:
• Financial: Support complex financial products with secure and scalable cloud and AI infrastructure.
• Banking: Establish secure, AI-enhanced infrastructure for payments, lending, and chatbot-driven services.
• Insurance: Boost efficiency through advanced data processing and AI-driven analytics.
• IT: Modernize service delivery and customer-facing applications with AI and cloud solutions.
• Our Approach:
• We align technology with your strategic objectives, focusing on cloud, DevOps, and AI integration to enhance productivity and innovation while maintaining security and cost efficiency.
• With JUTEQ, ensure future success through cutting-edge AI, cloud, and DevOps expertise, delivering faster, more secure, and innovative solutions.

Apr 2017 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

• Spearheaded, conceptualized, and implemented multiple features for the Paytm Canada app, including:
• 🔗 Product Order Management: Streamlined the process for users to manage their product orders efficiently.
• 🔗 Biller Payment Integration: Enabled seamless bill payments within the app, enhancing user convenience.
• 🔗 Peer-to-Peer Money Transfer: Facilitated instant money transfers between users, promoting financial inclusivity.
• 🔗 Redesigned Search Functionality: Enhanced user experience by revamping search functionalities for improved usability.
• 🔗 Bank Account Linking for Payments: Simplified payment processes by allowing users to link their bank accounts directly.
• 🔗 Gift Card Purchases: Implemented a feature for users to purchase and redeem gift cards within the app.
• 🔗 User Wallet Payment Method: Integrated user wallets as a convenient payment method for transactions.
• 🔗 NFC Transfer: Enabled NFC-based transfers for swift and secure transactions.
• 🔗 Android Security Features: Implemented various security measures such as certificate pinning and device fingerprinting to ensure the app's security.
• Designed and developed a groundbreaking product feature to revolutionize taxi payments, including:
• 🔗 Unique QR Code Generation: Introduced a feature where a unique QR code is generated for taxi drivers, allowing customers to make instant transfers, eliminating the traditional 15-day payment cycle.
• 🔗 Utilized Lyft Micro Framework (Scoop): Employed the Lyft micro framework to create a visually appealing material design experience for customers.
• 🔗 Leveraged RxJava Reactive Programming: Extensively utilized RxJava for efficient thread handling and management, ensuring smooth performance.
• 🔗 REST API Communication: Established communication with REST APIs using Retrofit for seamless data exchange.
• Integrated various payment gateways such as Stripe, Moneris, and PaySafe to offer users a seamless payment experience for both bills and products.

Jun 2016 – Apr 2017 · 10 mos · Toronto, Canada Area

• 🔗 Develop the Nymi Companion Android mobile application and prepare multiplatform versions for iOS and Windows.
• 🔗 The app communicates with the wearable band via Bluetooth Low Energy to perform biometric (HeartID) identification, supporting secure and persistent authentication.

Mar 2011 – Mar 2016 · 5 yrs · Seoul, South Korea

• 🔗 to identify emerging areas and address customer pain points, with a particular focus on drawing and audio/sound.
• 🔗 Procured solutions through strategic partnerships with vendors and suppliers to realize new products.
• 🔗 Led business and architecture compliance reviews, dedicating weekly hours to code review and quality assessment.
• 🔗 Utilized Six Sigma methodologies for assessment, project management, process improvement, issue tracking, monitoring, and reporting.
• 🔗 Developed custom SDK and Android applications (using Android Studio/Eclipse) for shape and document analysis, incorporating JAR/AAR libraries and native exposure through JNI/Java.
• 🔗 Engaged in document analysis for both text and non-text elements, as well as extending connectors and shape beautification.
• 🔗 Successfully commercialized shape recognition for the Spen handwriting recognition project after achieving a ramp-up accuracy of 95%.
• 🔗 Enhanced and extended the Android SDK for custom audio features, including hardware abstraction layer development using C++, JNI, and Java.
• 🔗 Led the technical development of mass-model tablet devices, including the first device based on Marvell chipset in Samsung's product lines. Additionally, reinstated the dropped product of ST-Ericsson, ensuring the audio pipeline functionality from kernel to application, and commercialized three mass-model devices.

Jul 2007 – Mar 2011 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Seoul, South Korea

• 🔗 Involved in all aspects of software development, spanning from boot, kernel, and middleware/framework to application development/management since the inception of the Android Cupcake version.
• 🔗 Explored new ideas and collaborated with various vendors and service providers to introduce innovations in product development.

Oct 2003 – Jun 2007 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• 🔗 Designed, developed, and commercialized the in-house Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) client.
• 🔗 Successfully installed the client on diverse low and high-end mobile devices for various operators across continents.

Jan 2002 – Oct 2003 · 1 yr 9 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

• 🔗 Conducted a full-scale reengineering of the decade-old Salesforce system used daily by PepsiCo's sales personnel in Europe for managing product sales, inventory, and customer relationships.
• 🔗 Objectives included enhancing functionality, optimizing performance, modernizing technologies, improving user experience, ensuring data integrity, enhancing integration capabilities, and designing for scalability.
• 🔗 The reengineering process involved comprehensive analysis, redesign, development, testing, and deployment phases, with ongoing support and maintenance to ensure smooth operation and continuous improvement.
• 🔗 Ultimately, a more efficient, user-friendly, and robust Salesforce system was created to meet the evolving needs of PepsiCo's sales operations in Europe.