Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Hyderabad

• Delivered Pre-Alpha in 8 months, drove valuation from $0 to $$M, achieved first revenue in month 11, and secured a second 100% hike with vested equity rewards:
• Joined the startup at the founding stage and worked directly with the CEO/ Director and Founders, as an operational backbone to steer creative execution, production strategy, and early business growth.
• Led end-to-end production from conceptualisation to launch by creating detail-oriented docs, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and cross-functional syncs with Engineering, Design, Art, Animation, UI/UX, QA, and Mocap.
• Estimated budgets & timelines, recruited, trained, and mentored hybrid teams of specialists/generalists, by using professional networking, which reduced contractor costs by 60% while boosting cross-team delivery quality.
• Owned project roadmaps, milestones, and release schedules in collaboration with leadership, tracking velocity and mitigating risks to cut delivery delays by 80% and scope creep by 100%.
• Scripted, produced, and launched a viral teaser that grew YouTube from 56 to 5K+ subscribers and generated 140K+ organic views without paid ads.
• Designed and iterated core features in Unreal Engine & Backend Server, validated through user research, feedback testing loops, retention funnels, telemetry, and KPI analysis to boost engagement and retention.
• Produced Web2/Web3 ecosystems and conducted competitive analysis to successfully pivot into an eSports platform, unlocking new monetisation streams, IAP models, and market positioning.
• Analysed player behaviour and KPIs during LiveOps, designed event-driven campaigns, and executed push notifications. Achieved 7.65% D30 spender rate and 34.7% repeat spender rate, exceeding F2P benchmarks.

Apr 2023 – May 2023 · 1 mo

• Scaled Cricnext’s Alpha community to 15,000+ players while delivering the first audio assets in Unreal Engine within one week.
• Balanced this role alongside production duties, eliminating a new hire and saving hiring cycle costs/time.
• Produced first in-game commentary using Unreal Engine Meta Sound, collaborating with VO artists to deliver engaging match audio.
• Partnered with marketing to achieve 15,000+ Alpha registrations without teasers or trailers.
• Leveraged 5+ years of Discord/Telegram community leadership to manage servers and organise grassroots tournaments.
• Supported product insights by engaging directly with community data, driving continuous content demand post-launch.

May 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Secured a cricket eSports seed grant by pitching mid-flight and earned a 100% salary hike, boosted Cricnext’s valuation by 1.5x post-Alpha launch:
• Converted a spontaneous pitch to Rajasthan Royals’ CBO into an investment meeting that secured seed funding for Cricnext.
• Achieved a 100% salary hike, leading to relocation to Mumbai to work closely with the DevOps team.
• Represented founders in partnerships, investor meetings, and decision-making, ensuring company vision and operations remained aligned.
• Designed and solved core gameplay systems, including the first-ever Cricket Battle Royale, attracting investors and early Alpha testers.
• Managed end-to-end game production across design, development, art, animation, UI/UX, and XSENS MOCAP shoots.
• Directed production of 1v1 & 2v2 player mode, 32-player server, and three new modes, building the first eSports-ready Cricket game.
• Drove Closed-Alpha launch with 25,000+ players, increasing company valuation by 1.5x without traditional marketing campaigns.
• Featured as the lead sculpted character in Cricnext, reinforcing brand presence and player engagement.
• Secured transfer to Hyderabad HQ LiveOps branch, partnering with the CEO and Marketing Head to scale competitive play and retention systems.

Nov 2021 – Apr 2022 · 5 mos

• Backed by Polygon with $500k, built engaged developer relations and co-led vision for India’s first Web3 social metaverse:
• Secured $500k early seed grant from Polygon by aligning vision with Web3 ecosystem growth.
• Fostered a developer community for Dreamverse, streamlining processes with data-driven feedback loops and clear timelines.
• Led cross-functional teams (Founders, Game Director, VP Tech, Animation Director) to deliver city-scale metaverse maps (Mumbai & Delhi).
• Directed MOCAP shoots with Rokoko Suit, enabling authentic avatar animation for multiplayer interaction.
• Developed a personalized NFT avatar creator, supporting a vision for minting, renting, and trading digital identities.
• Reported directly to Founders, driving strategic partnerships and product roadmap execution.

Feb 2021 – Nov 2021 · 9 mos

• Delivered MMORPG Uncharted Legends from concept to sale at 300% above valuation in under 10 months:
• Secured role with 66% salary hike for proven success on prior project Rogue Heist.
• Collaborated on story, references, and world design with Game Director and Art Director.
• Designed levels, enemy spawns, and game economy in Unreal Engine alongside 3D and dev teams.
• Led QA testing for adaptive difficulty & dynamic balancing, improving player progression experience.
• Drove production cycles and sprint meetings, accelerating delivery of milestones.
• Co-created pitch decks that successfully sold Uncharted Legends to overseas investors for 300%+ valuation gain.

Oct 2021 – Aug 2022 · 10 mos · New York, United States · Remote

• Delivered a blockchain-based communication solution that won a $2,000 hackathon prize and drove 500% client ROI:
• Led the design of a blockchain-powered communication protocol enabling developers to integrate APIs/SDKs, enhancing real-time chat, group video, NFT trading, and notifications, all with in-game overlay.
• Partnered with client team to win a $2,000 hackathon award, validating the solution’s innovation and market potential.
• Contributed and launched a drag-and-drop Web3 website builder, enabling both developers and beginners to create decentralized apps with zero coding.
• Delivered ready-made customizable templates that boosted developer adoption and improved time-to-market for Web3 projects.
• Achieved 500% profit margin for the client by selling Web3 solutions to partner companies, exceeding revenue targets.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams across design, development, and QA to deliver projects on-time with 100% milestone completion rate.

May 2021 – Aug 2021 · 3 mos · New York, United States · Remote

• Sold a conceptualized cinematic teaser script for $5,000, securing a leadership role in a Web3 shooter game project:
• Contributed to the MVP for a metaverse shooter game with TDM gameplay, NFT trading, and land buying/selling mechanics.
• Designed the MOCK and project website, creating investor-ready pitch materials that secured early client interest.
• Hired and led a cross-functional team of developers, animators, riggers, and 3D artists, ensuring project milestones were met.
• Delivered a cinematic teaser script for $5,000 in direct sales and a role to lead the team for production.
• Directed the teaser and trailer production in just 20 days, aligning creative output with Web3 metaverse vision.
• Approached by client via LinkedIn inbound for influencer and promoted from contributor to producer role due to proven results.

Jul 2020 – Nov 2020 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Ranked as MPL’s all-time top leaderboard earner, converting a ₹28 deposit into over ₹8 lakh+ ($10,000) in winnings:
• Featured in MPL’s national TV advertisement campaign, boosting the platform’s brand reach while representing top players.
• Collaborated with MPL’s support team to identify and report user misconduct, improving player trust and platform integrity.
• Selected for MPL’s Pilot Influencer Programme, live-streaming games on YouTube and attracting new users to the platform.
• Grew live-streaming presence with strong audience engagement, supported by gifted professional equipment and sponsorship incentives.
• Built a gaming studio setup through winnings, showcasing entrepreneurial drive and commitment to gaming content creation.

Dec 2019 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

• Secured 200% payroll hike, redesigned gameplay mechanics, earned a place to work directly with the Game Director and drove Rogue Heist 2.5x IP acquisition by MPL :
• Promoted to "QA Lead" & later also contributed to "Manager to Founders Office" with a 200% payroll increase for consistently delivering high-impact results.
• Identified and redesigned 16 weapon mechanics (recoil, firing range, damage balance), significantly enhancing gameplay realism and competitive fairness.
• Collaborated with developers, animators, and game directors to deliver consistent QA improvements and reduce design flaws by 70% across builds.
• Authored solution-focused presentations that influenced design decisions and improved cross-team alignment with measurable outcomes.
• Cooked and deployed builds in Unreal Engine, streamlining release cycles and maintaining high build stability.
• Managed the company’s Jira workflows, optimising bug tracking and resolution efficiency, cutting issue resolution time by 25%.
• Partnered with the Product Manager to design Royale Pass rewards and monetization features, ensuring alignment with player economy.
• Represented QA insights in investor meetings, highlighting key issues, fixes, and feature opportunities that built confidence in IP value.
• Reported directly to the Founder and Game Director, documenting decisions and distributing notes that improved stakeholder visibility.
• Contributed to the successful 2.5x market value sale of Rogue Heist IP to Mobile Premier League (MPL), which later launched Mayhem Studio.

Apr 2019 – Nov 2019 · 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

• Secured a QA role by submitting impactful bug reports and feature suggestions via email that shaped Rogue Heist’s early launch:
• Discovered and reported critical gameplay issues with detailed screenshots/videos, directly influencing Rogue Heist’s early development.
• Submitted 9 formal email feedback reports, directly influencing design changes and securing an official QA team position
• Conducted functional and regression testing, uncovering high-priority bugs that improved game stability and player experience.
• Mentored junior testers, leading a small group and reporting insights directly to the game director.
• Managed the company’s Discord server, fostering community engagement and gathering player feedback for development decisions.
• Supported developers with issue investigation and validation, reducing average resolution cycles by 20%.
• Brought credibility as a competitive gamer to provide deep gameplay insights, bridging user perspective with QA analysis

May 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Earned ₹33K in Super Chat revenue from a single live stream, Ranked Asia’s Top 11 eSports player and generated $25K+ in revenue across tournaments, streaming, and content:
• Monetised competitive gaming during COVID-19, earned $3.5K from MPL after starting with only ₹28 ($0.34).
• Won cross-platform tournaments, profiting $6K+, and secured $10K+ from Pan-India college eSports event.
• Monetised YouTube channel with a $550 first payout and earned up to ₹33K in Super Chats during a single live stream.
• Grew 5K subscribers on YouTube and scaled a 3K-member Discord community, driving organic grassroots engagement.
• Live-streamed continuously for 50+ hours, securing a Top 100 Asia ranking in a new PUBG season.
• Reached top ranks 4x in PUBG/BGMI, once in CODM, and once in FreeFire, showcasing elite competitive consistency.
• Organized and sponsored tournaments, including:
• PUBG ₹15K prize pool with ₹100K performance bonus for squad eliminations.
• FreeFire ₹15K tournament with a ₹50K high-kill bonus.
• Managed tournament entries, prize distribution, and community engagement via Discord with a dedicated moderator team.
• Secured a brand deal with MPL’s Pilot Program, gaining equipment, incentives, and live-streaming opportunities.
• Invited by MPL to feature in national TV ads, elevating personal brand recognition.
• Built credibility as a multi-platform gamer despite minimal resources, inspiring a loyal community through consistent performance in PC and mobile titles.
• Ranked as Asia’s Top 11 Solo eSports player (2019) and recognised as a Top RMG player (2020).

Apr 2019 – Nov 2019 · 7 mos · Jamshedpur, India · Hybrid

• Expanded international client base and unlocked new revenue streams, driving Manpower Consultancy’s entry into the Mumbai market:
• Built and managed relationships with overseas clients, securing contracts that increased business opportunities by 30% in 8 months.
• Opened doors for a new Mumbai branch, strengthening the company’s brand presence in India’s largest business hub.
• Negotiated and closed deals that boosted client retention and repeat business, directly supporting strategic growth.
• Cultivated a strong professional network that consistently delivered high-value leads and long-term partnerships.

Oct 2018 – Mar 2019 · 5 mos · Jamshedpur, India · Hybrid

• Promoted to HR Manager after top performance, scaling the workforce and surpassing monthly hiring targets:
• Led and trained a team of executives, achieving 100% of monthly recruitment targets for 7 consecutive months.
• Expanded workforce by 20%, hiring talent that directly supported new client demands.
• Designed onboarding processes that improved new hire retention by 15%.
• Earned performance bonus for consistently exceeding KPIs and driving team productivity.

Jun 2018 – Sep 2018 · 3 mos · Jamshedpur, India · Hybrid

• Surpassed recruitment targets within four months, earning promotion to HR Manager:
• Shortlisted, screened, and onboarded candidates for overseas roles, consistently exceeding monthly hiring targets by 15%.
• Strengthened candidate pipelines by leveraging communication and networking skills, reducing average time-to-hire.
• Demonstrated initiative and performance excellence, resulting in fast-track promotion to managerial level.

Feb 2017 – Jan 2018 · 11 mos · Jamshedpur · On-site

• Managed the financial gateway for a critical Tata Motors supply line, overseeing 100% of inbound/outbound inventory valuation and compliance:
• Controlled the end-to-end billing lifecycle for heavy machinery components, processing over ₹15 Crore (estimated) in annual inventory value with zero discrepancies.
• Generated and audited 2,000+ regulatory dispatch documents (Challans) annually, ensuring 100% adherence to Tata Motors’ strict vendor compliance standards.
• Managed monthly financial reconciliation audits, identifying and rectifying inventory variances to cut potential revenue leakage by 15%.
• Streamlined the "Raw-to-Refined" material workflow, reducing daily reporting turnaround time by 30% through improved digital data tracking.

Aug 2016 – Jan 2017 · 5 mos · Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India · Hybrid

• Constructed a self-sustaining revenue engine from scratch, generating over ₹3.3 Lakh in turnover and scaling a 28-person network:
• Secured ₹1.08 Lakh in immediate direct revenue by converting 9 high-ticket prospects (₹12k/unit) within the first quarter, achieving a 70% closure rate on qualified leads.
• Mentored the initial 9-person cohort to duplicate sales strategies, expanding the total active network to 28 members and driving a 3x increase in organizational volume.
• Led a high-intensity field campaign across student residences, pitching a dual-benefit "Learn & Earn" educational technology (EdTech) financial model that converted cold prospects into high-ticket clients with 0% marketing spend.
• Analysed local student demographics to identify high-potential leads, implementing a consultative sales approach that reduced the sales cycle by 40%.
• Conducted weekly technical workshops on the computer application course, ensuring the downstream network possessed the product knowledge required to close their own deals.

May 2016 – Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India · Hybrid

• Provided personalized tuition sessions that funded my first mobile device, showing strong independence and financial responsibility.
• Tutored peers to improve academic performance, applying clear communication and adaptive teaching methods.
• Balanced tutoring commitments with competitive gaming, developing time-management skills critical for both study and mentoring.