Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

• Materials <=> Applications
• We help every material achieve its full potential
• By matching optimal applications to materials, identifying better materials for products, and connecting buyers and suppliers of materials with demand and supply intelligence instantly.

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

• Technology and AI strategy to drive new offerings, improve business processes, increase productivity, drive growth outcomes.

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

• Enterprise AI strategy and transformation

Nov 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Helping to build the AI-based algorithms and technology to level the playing field for athletes.

Jun 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• The foundation's mission is to create a lasting impact with new opportunities for minority college students by providing scholarships, one-on-one mentorship connections, and leadership sessions that help to cultivate the next generation of diverse leaders.
• Co-Chair, Fundraising
• Recruit and lead event committee members who will be responsible for executing events.
• Work with other members of the board to work towards the mission and vision of organization.
• Responsible for overseeing the planning and organizing of fundraising activities.
• Facilitate developing and implementing short-term and long-term strategic planning.

May 2022 – Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Building and Leading AI based Technology, Emerging tech and Sustainability solutions.
• Solving complex business problems with a combination of AI, Mobility, Cloud, and IOT solutions

Aug 2015 – Apr 2022 · 6 yrs 8 mos

• Technology is changing every aspect of business today - business models, paradigms, and the way products and solutions are developed and marketed. With the advent of AI, Cloud, Analytics, Mobile and IOT, technology businesses in the field of Semi-conductors, Networking technology and Devices are in the forefront of creating this new world. The Technology Business Unit at TCS aims to help these businesses achieve their goals by providing smart, intelligent, automated and cost-effective solutions and services that create a competitive advantage and drive significant upstream value.
• I led this business for North America while driving solutions and key customer engagements in this space by leveraging my experience in AI, Telecom, IT and Mobility to help TCS strengthen its leadership position while enabling clients achieve to their goals. Grew the business over 50% during this period to over $500M.

May 2012 – Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• The Tata Group is a diversified global conglomerate known for its social responsibility and long list of philanthropic activities. With revenues topping $100 Billion, the group consists of over 100+ companies operating in seven major industries and 80 countries.
• TCS is a part of the Tata group and a global leader in Information Technology services.
• This senior leadership role, reporting to the CEO of TCS, helped to bring the entire breadth of TCS's technology and business experience to build thought leadership, develop innovative solutions and drive business benefits for the Tata group companies.
• Grew this business from $150M to $450M during this period with several transformative marquee wins.

Dec 2009 – Apr 2012 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Responsible for creating and growing business with top strategic global customers and driving significant new business opportunities in Telecom and Networking space.

May 2022 – Present · 4 yrs

• Board governance, technology strategy, audit committee

May 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Member of GTM Capital's CxO Advisory Board: a select group of IT Execs focused on helping to evaluate market fit for new and existing SaaS based startups

Nov 2021 – Apr 2022 · 5 mos

• Helping the Storybolt team with technology strategy and key platform decisions.

Jul 2019 – Nov 2024 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• leadership networking via an AI based platform for connecting diverse leaders

Apr 2015 – Dec 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• FitBiz 360 aims to bring strategic management business consulting to benefit small and medium enterprises in targeted industries using a AI-based SAAS model!

Apr 2012 – Jun 2020 · 8 yrs 2 mos · Greater Toronto Area, Canada

• Serving as an advisor for this eCommerce technology startup, coaching them on strategy and global business development

Jan 2009 – Dec 2009 · 11 mos

• Developed and managed new partner relationships in Asia.

Mar 2008 – Jan 2009 · 10 mos

• Responsible for developing the Carrier Strategy and Market Development in Asia. Intially focused on India Wireless opportunities to drive significant new business and increase market relevance & business with the Top carrier customers in Asia. Drove market awareness and new business model/go-to-market strategies to win new business with Tier 1 accounts across Asia.

Nov 2006 – Mar 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Responsible for Asia Enterprise Business P&L and represent Enterprise portfolio across Asia.
• Key focus: Drive localization of Nortel products in Asia (Asia-Pacific + Greater China). Develop/build local PLM organization in Asia. Drive incr. Enterprise revenue in key markets across Asia using custom development and new products in Asia. Full P&L responsibility with a mandate to deliver quick, unique, cost-effective, and differentiated Enterprise products to meet the Asia requirements.

Feb 2004 – Sep 2006 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• Developed new carrier business for Nortel in the South Asian market.

Dec 2000 – Feb 2004 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Responsible for successfully developing and supporting wireless business in South East Asia and Indian subcontinent for Nortel. During this time, successfully delivered significant wireless business for Nortel in Asia.
• Grew India Carrier/Service-provider business from 0 in 2003 to 500M+ in 2004-05.
• Broke-in to several major flagship accounts in India/ASEAN in Wireless business resulting in multi-million $ contracts with new customers.
• Winner of Circle of Excellence award & Special Achievers award for outstanding support & leadership to sales teams in helping them win significant business in India and ASEAN.

Sep 1996 – Nov 1999 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Product Management & Marketing for Signaling solutions

Aug 1999 – Nov 2000 · 1 yr 3 mos · Venezuela and Brazil

• As Consulting Director, Wireless at Bell Canada International, led the technology setup of broadband wireless companies in South America (Venezuela and Brazil). Was one of the key executives consulting to the CEO of Genesis BCI and VESPER to support the start-up of a brand new ISP and full-services telecom provider.

Jun 1998 – Jun 1999 · 1 yr · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Single point for providing consolidated telecom, mobile and other utility services.to small and medium enterprises.

Mar 1994 – Sep 1996 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Managed the development and production of new software engineering tools.

Jan 1992 – Mar 1994 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Designed and developed revolutionary new software architecture and design tools.