Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · St Helens, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

• CarerNest is a digital healthcare platform that connects families with verified care professionals through intelligent matching technology. As Founder, I architected the platform to address critical inefficiencies in the UK care sector, combining advanced technology with human-centered design.
• 🛠 Technical Architecture & Stack
• Core Platform: Built with Next.js 15 (App Router), TypeScript, and Flutter for a seamless cross-platform experience (Web & Mobile).
• Backend & Data: Utilizes MySQL with Drizzle ORM for type-safe database interactions and NextAuth.js for secure authentication.
• Real-Time Systems: Integrated Socket.io for instant communication between families and carers, and MapLibre GL JS for precise location-based services.
• 🚀 Key Product Innovation
• Intelligent Matching: Developed proprietary instant matching algorithms that pair care seekers with qualified carers based on location, availability, specialized skills, and preferences.
• Trust & Safety: Engineered a comprehensive verification system including automated DBS checks, insurance validation, and professional reference checks.
• Dynamic Management: Features real-time availability scheduling, digital care logs for visit documentation, and medication tracking.
• Compliance: Architected the system to be fully compliant with GDPR and HIPAA standards, ensuring data privacy and security.
• 💰 Business Model & Vision
• Scalable Revenue: Implemented a sustainable model including commission-based booking fees, subscription plans, and premium verification services.
• Secure Payments: Integrated Stripe for seamless payment processing (Subscription & Pay-As-You-Go).
• Future Roadmap: Developing AI-powered predictive analytics for care needs and wearable device integration.
• #HealthTech #DigitalMarketplace #NextJS15 #ProductManagement #CareTech #StartupFounder

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · St Helens, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

• Shravani Limited – Building Purposeful, AI-Powered Digital Products
• As the Founder of Shravani Limited, I lead a UK-based technology company specializing in AI-powered digital solutions. With a foundation of 23+ years in Telecom & IT, we design, build, and scale products that transform industries.
• 🚀 Core Ventures (AI & Innovation)
• 🤖 AI & Content Creation (VideoAvatar.ai)
• The Tech: Leveraging cutting-edge Generative AI (Stable Video Diffusion, Wav2Lip) for professional avatar generation.
• The Value: Automated video creation, voice cloning, and ghosting-free visual synthesis with multi-language support.
• 🏥 Healthcare Innovation (CarerNest)
• The Tech: A digital marketplace matching algorithm connecting families with verified carers.
• The Value: Providing 24/7 emergency support, instant booking capabilities, and automated DBS compliance checks.
• 🌍 Additional Digital Portfolios
• 🚂 Transportation & Mobility (UK Rail Live)
• Delivering real-time railway information, live departures, and accessibility tools via Web, iOS, and Android.
• 🌱 Climate & Policy Tools
• Carbon Calculator: Exploring UK net zero pathways using government methodology with sector-by-sector analysis.
• 🛒 E-commerce & Media
• RoyalRetails.Co.UK: Specialized music-focused e-commerce platforms.
• Technology Tangle: Expert analysis and industry insights across AI and cybersecurity.
• ✅ Why Shravani Limited?
• AI/ML Specialization: Real-world applications of Generative AI.
• Full-Stack Execution: From concept to deployment using modern frameworks (Next.js 15, Python).
• Purpose-Driven: Technology that solves real problems in healthcare and mobility.
• Global Reach: Strong market presence in both the UK and India.
• Mission: To build technology that doesn't just work—it works for people.
• #AIPowered #DigitalInnovation #GenerativeAI #HealthcareTech #TransportationTech #UKTech

Mar 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · United Kingdom · Hybrid

• Product Strategist & Digital Architect (Independent) March 2023 – June 2024
• Operated as an independent digital architect and strategist, focusing on technical incubation for new ventures and digital transformation for UK SMEs. This period served as the R&D and prototyping phase for my current deep-tech portfolios.
• 🚀 Venture Incubation & Prototyping
• Pre-Seed R&D: Conducted extensive market research and technical feasibility studies that led to the architectural design of CarerNest (HealthTech) and UKRailLive (TransportTech).
• MVP Development: Built early-stage functional prototypes to test matching algorithms and real-time data integration logic before formal company incorporation.
• 💼 Digital Transformation Consulting
• Cloud Strategy: Advised UK small businesses on cloud migration strategies, moving legacy workflows to scalable cloud hosting environments.
• Platform Architecture: Provided high-level advisory on e-commerce platform design and workflow automation, helping non-tech businesses adopt modern digital tools.
• Ecosystem Integration: Actively engaged with the local startup ecosystem to identify market gaps in the care and transport sectors.
• #ProductStrategy #DigitalTransformation #StartupIncubation #SolutionsArchitecture

Mar 2022 – Feb 2023 · 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

• Served as a Technical Solutions Lead for high-value strategic projects across ASEAN, SAARC, and Asia. Orchestrated the technical architecture and solution design for Tier-1 telecom operators, bridging the gap between client requirements and Cisco's engineering capabilities.
• 🛠 Technical Solution Design & Strategy
• Solution Architecture: Collaborated with Systems Engineering and Architecture teams to design tailored network infrastructure solutions for major operators including Telstra, Optus, PLDT, Axiata, and Celcom.
• Technical Roadmap Definition: Worked with Delivery Heads to identify technical resource requirements, define solution blueprints, and validate engineering estimates for complex network deployments.
• Requirements Analysis: Translated high-level client business goals into actionable technical specifications and engineering responses.
• 🚀 Engineering Leadership & Cross-Functional Orchestration
• Executive Technical Reviews: Led Early Executive Engagement (EEE) reviews, presenting technical strategies and architectural feasibility studies to senior leadership for approval.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Orchestrated technical inputs from diverse engineering units (Core Network, Cloud, Security, CX) to build cohesive, technically sound proposals.
• Knowledge Management: Established a centralized technical repository for solution design patterns, improving the consistency and quality of engineering responses.
• #SolutionArchitecture #PreSalesEngineering #TelecomInfrastructure #Cisco #TechnicalStrategy

May 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

• Founded and scaled ApnaDukaan.Shop, a multi-vendor e-commerce ecosystem based in Navi Mumbai. Led the technical roadmap and commercial strategy to empower creative entrepreneurs across India.
• 🛠 Technical Architecture & Innovation
• Platform Engineering: Spearheaded the end-to-end development of a scalable multi-vendor portal, enabling seamless transactions for thousands of concurrent users.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Architected a high-availability backend on AWS and Oracle Cloud, ensuring 99.9% uptime during peak traffic periods.
• Seller Tools: Designed and deployed a suite of digital management tools (inventory, analytics, payments) that allowed small business owners to digitize their operations.
• 📈 Strategic Growth & User Impact
• Marketplace Growth: Successfully connected buyers and sellers nationwide, fostering economic opportunity for micro-entrepreneurs through digital inclusion.
• Seller Enablement: Developed proprietary onboarding workflows that reduced seller registration time, driving platform adoption among non-technical users.
• Operational Leadership: Managed cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, and vendor management to drive product-led growth.
• #Ecommerce #StartupFounder #CloudArchitecture #DigitalTransformation #AWS

Aug 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 10 mos

• As Founder and Director, I spearheaded the company’s technology strategy and product execution, building scalable digital solutions that drive business growth. I bridged the gap between complex engineering challenges and commercial business objectives.
• 🚀 Strategic Technology Leadership
• Vision & Strategy: Defined and executed the technology roadmap, aligning technical capabilities with long-term business objectives and market trends.
• Strategic Planning: Provided technical insights to stakeholders, demonstrating how technology advancements drive product value and user engagement.
• Resource Optimization: Managed vendor relationships and technology partnerships to secure critical resources while optimizing operational costs (CAPEX/OPEX).
• 🛠 Product Engineering & Architecture
• End-to-End Development: Led the full lifecycle of product development—from architectural design to deployment—managing cross-functional teams of engineers and designers.
• API-Driven Ecosystems: Developed API-driven architectures to seamlessly connect third-party services, enhancing automation and operational workflows.
• Data & AI: Leveraged data analytics and AI-driven solutions to personalize customer engagement and improve operational efficiency.
• ☁️ Cloud, Security & DevOps
• Cloud-Native Infrastructure: Oversaw the migration to cloud computing environments, implementing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for enhanced scalability and performance.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Established robust cybersecurity protocols and frameworks to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• System Integration: Designed end-to-end integration solutions ensuring seamless interoperability between legacy hardware, modern software, and cloud platforms.
• #TechnologyStrategy #ProductLeadership #CloudArchitecture #DevOps #StartupFounder

Mar 2016 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

• Led end-to-end technical solution design and architecture for complex telecom infrastructure projects. Acted as the primary technical bridge between client network requirements and internal engineering teams, ensuring the feasibility and scalability of proposed solutions.
• 🛠 Solution Architecture & Engineering
• Network Design (SLD/LLD): Developed comprehensive High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for telecom operators, ensuring seamless integration with existing core and access networks.
• Technical Validation: Executed Proof of Concept (PoC) trials and technical demonstrations, validating system performance against rigorous carrier-grade standards.
• System Integration: Designed optimized technical solutions that ensured interoperability between hardware, software, and legacy infrastructure.
• 🚀 Product Strategy & Roadmap
• Feedback Loop: Collaborated with Product Management and R&D teams to influence the technology roadmap, translating market technical gaps into new product features.
• Competitive Intelligence: Conducted deep-dive technical analysis of competitor technologies to refine the engineering positioning of our solutions.
• 🤝 Technical Consulting
• Strategic Advisory: Provided expert technical guidance during the discovery phase, helping clients define their network modernization strategies.
• Stakeholder Management: Aligned technical strategies with business goals for key stakeholders, ensuring smooth project execution and successful delivery.
• #SolutionArchitecture #TelecomEngineering #NetworkDesign #ProductStrategy #TechnicalLeadership

Jun 2015 – Mar 2016 · 9 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• Led the technical engineering team responsible for solution architecture and technology partner integration. Acted as the architectural authority for client engagements, ensuring that proposed network solutions aligned with complex business requirements and technical feasibility.
• 🛠 Engineering Leadership & Architecture
• Team Direction: Managed a team of technical specialists and solution architects, providing oversight on Low-Level Design (LLD) and network topology planning.
• Solution Delivery: Orchestrated the end-to-end technical proposal process, translating customer needs into viable engineering roadmaps and system architectures.
• Operational Engineering: Designed and implemented technical workflows and tools to streamline the solution design lifecycle, reducing turnaround time for complex technical proposals.
• 🤝 Technology Partner Ecosystem (Vendor Strategy)
• Tech Stack Evaluation: Led the technical assessment and selection of third-party technology partners, evaluating emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
• Integration Strategy: Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of technology partnerships, ensuring seamless interoperability between external vendor hardware/software and internal product ecosystems.
• Performance Optimization: Developed technical scorecards to track partner performance, driving continuous improvement in technology delivery and system reliability.
• 🚀 Strategic Alignment
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Bridged the gap between Product Management, Engineering, and Sales to execute strategic initiatives that drove business growth.
• Market Intelligence: Monitored industry trends and emerging tech stacks to identify opportunities for new product integrations and partnership capabilities.
• #TechnicalLeadership #SolutionArchitecture #PartnerEngineering #VendorStrategy #ProcessEngineering

Mar 2012 – Jul 2014 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• Served as a Solution Architect for one of India's largest telecom conglomerates, specializing in the design of scalable, vendor-agnostic digital infrastructure. Architected high-availability IP/MPLS and broadband networks that formed the backbone for mass-scale internet delivery.
• 🛠 Network Architecture & Design (SLD/LLD)
• End-to-End Architecture: Designed scalable network solutions using Microsoft Visio, creating detailed High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for IP/MPLS and Carrier Ethernet networks.
• Cloud-Ready Integration: Architected MESH Wi-Fi topologies integrating Ruckus & BelAir controllers with AAA & PCRF cloud backends, enabling seamless user authentication and scalability.
• Operational Readiness: Defined the technical operational readiness frameworks for IP/MPLS service delivery, ensuring 99.99% reliability for critical network services.
• 🤖 Automation & Innovation
• Network Automation: Designed and implemented a DSL Automation System, transforming manual provisioning processes into automated workflows to enhance network efficiency and scalability.
• Tech Validation: Led Proof of Concept (PoC) and pilot testing for emerging technologies, including Broadband over Wi-Fi Mesh (5GHz) and VDSL deployments, creating the blueprint for mass rollouts.
• 🚀 Strategic Infrastructure Projects
• FTTX / Fiber Integration: Defined technical requirements for FTTH/FTTP (Fiber to the Home) deployments, establishing standards for both in-house and third-party infrastructure integration.
• Managed Services: Led technical scoping and cost-effort estimation for managed Wi-Fi hotspot solutions, driving new revenue streams for the managed services division.
• #NetworkArchitecture #IPMPLS #Automation #DigitalInfrastructure #SolutionDesign #BhartiAirtel

Aug 2008 – Mar 2012 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

• Managed large-scale broadband access network operations and technical support for Tier-1 service providers. Focused on the transition from legacy copper to next-generation fiber architectures.
• Technical Solutioning: Collaborated with Pre-Sales teams to define technical solutions and conduct Proof of Concept (PoC) execution for GEPON (Fiber) and IP-DSLAM deployments.
• Network Optimization: Monitored and optimized network performance to achieve QoS parameters for critical data services (Layer 3 VPN, Layer 2 VPN).
• Capacity Building: Conducted technical product training for major telecom operators (Bharti Airtel) to enhance operational capabilities for new IP-based product rollouts.

Aug 2006 – Jan 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Led the network engineering division for a major ISP, overseeing the design and deployment of core routing infrastructure and IPTV delivery systems. Managed a technical team of 50+ engineers to ensure high-availability service delivery.
• Core Network Architecture: Designed and managed co-location networks using BGP (EBGP/IBGP) and OSPF protocols to ensure redundancy in multi-homed bandwidth environments.
• IPTV System Integration: Led the strategic integration of IPTV Headend Systems (SeaChange, Verimatrix) for national carriers like MTNL and BSNL, enabling mass-market digital service rollouts.
• Network Operations Leadership: Directed large-scale network deployments and core migrations, optimizing LAN/WAN IP addressing structures for improved segmentation and performance.
• Monitoring & Observability: Developed custom network monitoring tools (using Cacti/Nagios) to track performance metrics and proactively resolve latency issues across the backbone.

Apr 2004 – Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Led the Network Operations Center (NOC), managing a team of 12 engineers responsible for the stability and performance of the core ISP backbone. Oversaw critical routing infrastructure and upstream provider relationships.
• NOC Leadership: Directed a 24/7 engineering team, overseeing network maintenance and troubleshooting for complex BGP (EBGP/IBGP) and MPLS environments.
• Infrastructure Management: Managed core routing architecture and upstream peering links (Reach, Bharti, Telstra), ensuring high-availability internet services for enterprise clients.
• Resource Strategy: Successfully managed APNIC IP allocations, securing new IP address pools to support network scalability and customer growth.
• Monitoring Systems: Developed and implemented network monitoring and security systems (NMS, Cacti, TACACS), improving real-time observability and security enforcement.

Feb 2002 – Mar 2004 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

• Executed the deployment of wireless broadband networks and VoIP infrastructure for enterprise clients. Focused on last-mile connectivity solutions and network performance optimization during the early stages of broadband adoption in India.