Feb 2024 – Sep 2024 · 7 mos · Remote

• Provided strategic advisory services to startups in AI, Computer Vision, and IoT domains
• Consulted on product development, technology stack selection, and scalability planning
• Beta-tested CXO Leadership Executive Education - - Programs of globally accredited B-school in UK (via Emeritus)
• Advised early-stage AI startup on product strategy and go-to-market approach

Sep 2016 – Jan 2024 · 7 yrs 4 mos · On-site

• Progressed from Senior Software Engineer to Director of Engineering and India Site Leader at SenSen.ai, an ASX-listed AI company specializing in computer vision, urban intelligence, and data analytics. Built the India Center of Excellence from the ground up into a 200+ member organization, establishing it as the company’s global technology and delivery hub. Reported directly to the CEO and Board, contributing to the company’s successful ASX listing in 2017 and its transformation into a global enterprise.
• Key Achievements
• Established complete engineering operations in India across Product Development, QA, Infrastructure, Presales, and Support.
• Architected SenBOS, the AI-driven analytics platform that became the foundation for SenSen’s post-listing growth and product innovation.
• Been part of end to end enhancements of products like SenFORCE, SenSIGN and SenPIC
• Directed large-scale integration of edge and field systems—fixed, mobile, and portable—enabling real-time video capture and analytics.
• Delivered 200+ enterprise implementations across 16 countries for government and private sector clients.
• Defined technical infrastructure, delivery processes, and governance frameworks ensuring scalable global execution.
• Led award-winning AI initiatives for parking management and road safety deployed across 50+ city councils
• Oversaw M&A technical due diligence and post-acquisition integration for Snap Surveillance and Scancam Industries Pty Ltd
• Strengthened cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience across engineering and delivery operations.
• Expanded presales, delivery, and customer success teams across APAC, EMEA, and North America.
• Directed IoT and edge solution design integrating sensors, compute units, networking, and cloud back-office platforms.
• This role combined strategic vision, hands-on engineering leadership, and executive collaboration—scaling SenSen from a focused AI venture into a global provider of smart city and enterprise AI solutions.

Jan 2015 – Aug 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos · On-site

• Owned end-to-end delivery of the SenDISA platform, driving product development, client delivery, and operational support across multiple international smart city programs. Collaborated with executives, public sector stakeholders, and system integrators to design and implement AI-driven enforcement and urban management solutions.
• Key Achievements
• Led cross-functional teams for delivery of SenDISA implementations across Brisbane, Logan, and Ipswich (Australia); Singapore (LTA); Calgary (Canada); Copenhagen (Denmark); and Trondheim (Norway).
• Worked with the CEO and product leadership to align technical delivery with strategic business goals.
• Managed full delivery lifecycle including architecture, customization, testing (UAT/SIT), and customer acceptance.
• Integrated SenDISA with infringement ticketing systems, vendor cloud back offices, and city fine collection portals.
• Coordinated with global technology partners — NCS (Singapore), Panstreet International (Germany), ParkPlus (Canada), Infor, Civica, and DCA (Australia) — ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Streamlined automation for city operations, enhancing compliance, traffic enforcement, and parking management efficiency.
• Improved delivery governance, communication, and client satisfaction across direct and partner-led projects.
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• Strengthened post-deployment support and iterative enhancement for long-term operational success.
• This role combined program leadership, customer engagement, and cross-border execution — enabling AI-driven automation for city governance across APAC, Europe, and North America.

Apr 2012 – Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 8 mos · On-site

• Worked with product managers based out of HQ to provide offshore QA and delivery support for SenSen's different business units.
• Supported SenSen's existing customers of ITS and retail segments around the world.
• Notable customers includes Abudhabi Int’l Airport for airport safety, Thales in tolling, NHAI for traffic surveys and 20+ Shopping centres across Australia for retail AI solutions.

Apr 2011 – Mar 2012 · 11 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• As a founding member, led end-to-end management of i2V’s integrated Video Management System (VMS) and video analytics platform, shaping the company’s early product vision and market growth.
• Key Achievements
• Directed complete product lifecycle management, including release planning, testing, documentation, and post-release support.
• Collaborated closely with .NET developers and computer vision engineers to design, implement, and refine advanced analytics and VMS capabilities.
• Maintained deep awareness of the competitive landscape, influencing product positioning and differentiation.
• Produced sales and marketing assets—website content, product presentations, technical specifications, and demo videos—driving product adoption.
• Executed product demonstrations, proofs of concept, and onsite installations for enterprise and government clients.
• Authored detailed user manuals, admin guides, and troubleshooting documentation to support deployments at scale.
• Managed VMS integrations with over 50 global IP CCTV camera brands, ensuring interoperability and performance consistency.
• Built and managed channel partnerships across India, the Middle East, the Philippines, Europe, and North America.
• Oversaw relationships with 20+ enterprise customers and 10+ global channel partners, ensuring alignment between technical delivery and business objectives.
• This role combined hands-on product ownership, cross-functional leadership, and early-stage business development—establishing i2V as a trusted player in the global video analytics and surveillance market.

Sep 2009 – Apr 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

• Developed a video analytics system that integrates with video management software by utilising DirectShow transformation filters.
• Programmed the algorithms in C++ on Windows platform.

Jun 2008 – Sep 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

• Contributed to the development of VehiScan's ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) engine and its integration with ZenScan's Under Vehicle Scanning System.
• Key focus areas included:
• ● Enhancing accuracy for Indian number plate recognition
• ● Improving plate localization algorithms
• ● Refining character segmentation techniques
• ● Implementing advanced plate tracking mechanisms
• ● Developing and testing heuristic approaches
• ● Supported the field teams for the rollout and ongoing customer support for multiple central and state government clients
• Programmed the algorithms in C++ on Linux platform.
• VehiScan won the NASSCOM's innovation award for the year 2008

Jan 2008 – Jun 2008 · 5 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

• Worked on accuracy testing and performance profiling the algorithms for vehicle number plate detection,  character segmentation and optical character recognition.

May 2007 – Jul 2007 · 2 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

• Developed a Java UI application that is integrated with the Oracle database BLAST (Sequence matching) for Genome Sequence analysis for Global and Local alignment searches with the SWISS-PROT database.