Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Angel investor backing early-stage founders through Venture Catalysts’ curated syndicate platform
• Focus on technology, AI/ML, enterprise SaaS, and innovation-led startups
• Engage in founder interactions, deal flow evaluation, and ecosystem discussions

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

• Limited Partner in Mela Ventures Fund I, supporting B2B and enterprise-tech startups
• Engage in LP updates, portfolio insights, and investor-level ecosystem conversations
• Investment thesis aligned to AI, enterprise software, and scalable digital ventures

Jul 2020 – Nov 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos · United States

• Responsible for bootstrapping a best in class technology advisory and consulting business with a vision to spearhead business and technology transformation for enterprises across industries by leveraging emerging digital technologies. Our Consulting offerings include Technology Advisory, Enterprise Intelligence Transformation Strategy, Products, Services & Innovation, Customer Experience Transformation, Sustainability Strategy including ESG Tech, Metaverse & Web 3.0 Strategy and Process Consulting.

Aug 2017 – Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos · United States

• Mindtree is a global technology services and Digital transformation company that helps Global 2000 corporations make sense of digital complexities. As global head of digital business, I oversee a team of over 3,500 ‘Mindtree Minds’ across six core practices, and guide leading industry clients to digitize and reimagine core business processes. I am responsible for driving company-wide digital strategy and delivering technology-driven solutions that result in profitable growth and sustain Mindtree’s position as a leader in digital.

Jun 2017 – Jul 2017 · 1 mo

• In this role, I led the global sales and solutions teams to drive the company’s go-to-market strategy and oversee delivery of all client programs. Under my leadership, I defined strategic partnerships and key alliances that brought increased value and offerings to the organization and our clients. I was successful in my ability to design, deliver, maintain and support a global sales strategy that differentiated TCS Digital Interactive Services.

Jan 2016 – May 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

• As head of business development, I established and executed a successful go-to-market strategy that helped retain existing clients, as well as acquire new clients and business opportunities to drive growth and profitability in North America. I played a pivotal role in helping clients identify new digital opportunities, as well as strengthen the performance of existing digital assets and capabilities. I effectively demonstrated the business value of digital services – such as mobile, big data & analytics, cloud – and worked with enterprises to bridge the strategy-to-execution gap.

Apr 2014 – Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Responsible for solutions, pre sales , and business development for TCS' Digital Services for Banking and Financial Services globally.
• This includes solutions and services across Mobility & Pervasive Computing , Big Data/Analytics, Social Media , Cloud based services and Digital Channel Transformation .

Apr 2012 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

Apr 2008 – Jul 2012 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Jan 2006 – Mar 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• As the Program Director for one of the largest reengineering initiatives , I was responsible for managing the successful delivery of a state of the art application for credit cards servicing used by over 30000 users globally.This was a multi generational multi year program with a very large multi skilled team spread across six different locations. This program was selected for the "Best Managed" project award by TCS.

Sep 2002 – Dec 2005 · 3 yrs 3 mos

May 1999 – Aug 2002 · 3 yrs 3 mos

• Led the architectural design for two key projects at Credit Suisse Private Banking, focusing on enterprise architecture reengineering.
• Developed a green field solution for straight-through processing of Mutual Funds trades utilizing SWIFT messaging.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility.

May 1998 – Apr 1999 · 11 mos

• Responsible for design and development of Phase-1 of Nedcor's (Nedbank) project for re-engineering their general insurance application, to offer insurance products through their branch network,

Oct 1990 – May 1998 · 7 yrs 7 mos

• I began my career with NTPC as an Executive Trainee (IT). (Then known as EDP). Worked at New Delhi, Nagpur and Ramagundam., AP,India in various roles. As Senior Engineer IT at Ramagundam Super Thermal Power Station, I was responsible for implementing and maintaining the Online Materials Management and Power Plant Maintenance management applications besides lending support to other IT in house and outsourced initiatives. I also had the experience of implementing a real time data acquisition system for corporate MIS.