Apr 2022 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led the complete engineering strategy and architectural transformation for a regulated digital lending platform, enabling significant growth in a complex financial ecosystem.
• Orchestrated the transition from monolithic systems to a modular, API-first, event-driven architecture, pioneering embedded finance and seamless partner onboarding.
• Designed and delivered resilient systems across critical domains (loan origination, co-lending orchestration), optimizing for speed, adaptability, auditability, and compliance-readiness.
• Drove organizational and process improvements, re-aligning engineering teams and delivery workflows to enhance reliability, velocity, and cross-functional execution.
• Prioritized fault tolerance, secure integration patterns, and compliance-readiness across backend services and partner interfaces.

Dec 2021 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 · 11 mos

• Pioneered a FinTech infrastructure venture, designing a B2B KYC solution leveraging Hyperledger Fabric for verifiable business identity.
• Architected a permissioned ledger system enabling secure, multi-party validation and credential exchange within regulated ecosystems.
• Gained deep insights into compliance-centric architecture and trust frameworks by navigating complex technical feasibility against evolving policy landscapes for decentralized identity.

Mar 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Spearheaded product and engineering for a rapid-growth quick commerce platform, driving multi-city expansion in underserved markets.
• Designed and delivered a highly resilient, offline-optimized POS system (React Native + Raspberry Pi) crucial for field reliability.
• Architected comprehensive backend infrastructure for inventory, packaging, invoicing, and compliance, streamlining critical store-level operations.
• Developed a unified payments interface that facilitated seamless transitions between offline and digital customer, merchant, and supplier interactions.
• Aligned product strategy and engineering execution to overcome infrastructure gaps inherent in underserved retail markets, ensuring scalable delivery.

Dec 2017 – Feb 2018 · 2 mos

• Crafting solutions for the digitally underserved.

Aug 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

• Contributed to global internet governance through multistakeholder participation as an ICANN Fellow (ICANN57, ICANN60).
• Collaborated with the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) and Neo-Brahmi Generation Panel on domain name localization and script standards.
• Engaged as an independent participant, previously representing Swathanthra Malayalam Computing, in key global policy forums (APRALO, NCUC, NPOC).

Mar 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 2 mos

May 2015 – Jul 2018 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Represented Mozilla in its Reps program, contributing to open web advocacy with a focus on localization, multilingual computing, and internet governance.
• Engaged with global stakeholders on issues related to digital rights, privacy, and open standards (including MozFest participation).
• Supported contributor networks around web platform tools with technical mentoring and policy-aligned discussions.

Dec 2014 – Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

• Founded and led a non-profit initiative dedicated to advancing Indian language engineering and open digital ecosystems.
• Directed product and engineering strategy for foundational tools enabling native language input, rendering, and localization across mobile and web platforms.
• Orchestrated the development of interoperable infrastructure for multilingual access, enhancing usability in diverse environments.
• Engaged with multi-sector stakeholders (government, industry, civil society) to advocate for open standards and digital accessibility for broad user bases.

Sep 2012 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Thiruvananthapuram Area, India

• Provided technical leadership for a national R&D initiative (MeitY-funded), focused on enabling Indian language support across mobile platforms.
• Led the development of critical building blocks, including input tools, rendering systems, fonts, and reference applications for robust mobile and web localization.
• Oversaw strategic planning and coordination with internal teams and open-source contributors to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Contributed to capacity-building through technical resources and engagement with state government institutions and continued community partnership (2015–2017).

Mar 2012 – Jun 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos · Chennai & Hyderabad, India

• Supported digital health initiatives by managing web infrastructure and advising on foundational technology for internal communication, reporting, and outreach.
• Assisted program teams by introducing digital workflows to improve data consistency and information access across locations.
• Maintained a strong emphasis on privacy, localization, and usability in environments handling sensitive health data under resource constraints.

Dec 2008 – Nov 2012 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Bangalore

• Led a civic-tech venture delivering digital platforms and strategic technology support for rights-based campaigns and public-interest advocacy.
• Built lightweight digital tools for mobilization, public communication, and documentation for civil society efforts across multiple Indian states.
• Oversaw secure and scalable deployment of campaign infrastructure, integrating digital strategy with field-level action while maintaining operational integrity and privacy.

Dec 2008 – Oct 2012 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Provided strategic technology consulting and project oversight to startups and social impact organizations focused on civic-tech, digital inclusion, and advocacy.
• Delivered ICT planning, platform design, and implementation support for initiatives in access to justice and multilingual infrastructure.
• Led workshops and training programs for early-stage tech teams on open-source adoption and platform sustainability.

Mar 2007 – Sep 2016 · 9 yrs 6 mos

• Mentored contributors across five GSoC cycles, guiding them on software architecture, contributor onboarding, and code review processes.
• Coordinated projects for participating FOSS organizations in multilingual and civic-tech domains.
• Contributed to global open-source mentoring communities through participation in the GSoC Mentor Summit (2012).

Feb 2007 – Dec 2014 · 7 yrs 10 mos · Thrissur, Kerala, India

• Led the revitalization and organizational development of a nationally recognized open-source initiative for Indian language computing, scaling its impact during formative years.
• Formalized governance structures, built robust contributor pipelines, and secured strategic partnerships with public sector and academic institutions.
• Positioned the organization as a key actor in the global open-source ecosystem, advancing adoption of multilingual tools through collaborative development and policy advocacy.

Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 · 2 yrs

• Led community mobilization, training programs, and public engagement for an active free software collective.
• Revamped online presence and developed training frameworks for free software tools.
• Initiated FOSSCOMM, a collaborative network, fostering alignment on open standards and policy advocacy.

Nov 2006 – Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore, India

• Led engineering for bioinformatics-focused platforms, building tools to support scientific data processing, analytics, and visualization.
• Delivered client-facing applications using Python, Django, and Zope for research and academic partners across international markets.
• Managed team coordination, project delivery, and architecture decisions across multiple web-based systems.

Jan 2006 – Jun 2006 · 5 mos

• Developed and deployed digital tools for rehabilitation planning post-tsunami recovery (UNDP supported).
• Implemented solar-powered infrastructure and enabled internet access in low-connectivity zones for real-time updates and service coordination.
• Provided ICT support to multi-agency teams, enhancing operational visibility during recovery efforts.

Jun 2005 – Dec 2006 · 1 yr 6 mos · Thiruvananthapuram Area, India

• Led strategic initiatives promoting free and open-source software adoption across education and public sector institutions in Kerala.
• Contributed to policy change in IT@School program, facilitating the shift to free software platforms in public education curriculum.
• Designed and executed associate fellowship program, creating sustainable engagement and funding for community contributors.