Feb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Consulting on the development of a next-generation product line of pharmaceutical instruments.
• Working on product architecture, automation integration, and software systems for regulated pharmaceutical environments.

Nov 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Founded AICAN Private Limited to build AI-native technology platforms and industrial systems.
• At AICAN we build end-to-end products across software, hardware, and automation including:
• AI-native software platforms
• ERP systems for manufacturing companies
• Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Industrial IoT and automation systems
• Healthcare and pharmaceutical instruments
• Product Ecosystem
• Optiwise
• AI-native ERP platform designed specifically for manufacturing companies.
• Built using insights gathered from working with 400+ manufacturers, focusing on digitization, operational optimization, and scalable factory management.
• AICAN LIMS
• Laboratory Information Management System designed for small laboratories, enabling secure operations and compliance with 21 CFR regulatory standards.
• AICAN Reach, Exemo & AICAN Tools
• Platforms focused on automation, developer productivity, and operational tooling.

Aug 2020 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Founded AICAN Automate to develop automation and IoT products during the COVID period.
• Developed a long-distance IoT-based temperature scanning system capable of detecting body temperature without close contact.
• The product was deployed across organizations, sold over 200 units, and licensed to a manufacturer.
• The innovation received the National Innovation Award.
• During this period we also built:
• Pharmaceutical laboratory instruments for Indian R&D labs
• High-compliance software systems for regulated environments
• Industrial IoT automation solutions
• Home automation product lines

May 2020 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Co-founded Lafable, a design-to-prototype manufacturing and rapid prototyping company.
• Delivered 800+ custom design solutions using 3D printing and rapid manufacturing technologies.
• During the COVID pandemic, volunteered manufacturing capacity to produce 5000+ protective face shields for doctors, police officers, and frontline workers.

Aug 2019 – Jun 2020 · 10 mos · India · On-site

• Worked in the electronics hardware and machine learning division on research and development projects in healthcare and security systems.
• Developed AI and computer vision applications using embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson Nano, Raspberry Pi, and Banana Pi.
• Worked on projects involving neural network models, embedded ML inference, and edge computing systems.

Jul 2019 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr

Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 · 11 mos

• Represented DJS Arya, Offical canister building team of Dwarkadas j. Sanghvi college of engineering at Cansat Competition held at Stephenville Dallas, Texas USA in June 2019

Feb 2019 – Mar 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Co-Lead the team DJ_Synergy in Smart India Hackathon and secured the winning position.
• Developed an innovative SOS emergency device capable of functioning in life-threatening environments without dependency on cellular networks, WiFi, or Bluetooth.
• The system used independent communication methods and sensor-based navigation to assist users in remote or disaster situations.

Jan 2019 – May 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Texas Instruments Innovation Challenge
• Led the development of an AI-based autonomous drone for structural crack detection in large buildings and infrastructure.
• The drone used computer vision models to detect structural defects, enabling automated inspection of large structures.
• Selected as a semi-finalist in the Texas Instruments Innovation Challenge and awarded advanced TI development boards for further product development.

Apr 2018 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr · India

• Represented DJS Skylark at SAE international Aero design east competition held at Fortworth, Dallas, Tx USA in march 2019

Apr 2017 – Apr 2019 · 2 yrs · India

• Represented DJS Skylark, Offical Aero design team of Dwarkadas j. Sanghvi college of engineering at SAE international aerodesign east competition held at Lakeland, Florida USA in march 2018

Oct 2016 – Apr 2017 · 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Worked independently as a security researcher participating in bug bounty and responsible disclosure programs.
• Focused on identifying vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs, including authentication issues, logic flaws, and security misconfigurations.
• This phase helped build a deep understanding of system architecture, attack surfaces, and the importance of secure software design.

Jul 2016 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Built an early-stage e-commerce comparison platform aggregating products across multiple online shopping marketplaces.
• The platform helped users compare prices across different platforms and discover the best deals. Revenue was generated through affiliate marketing partnerships.
• This venture provided hands-on experience in product development, traffic acquisition, digital monetization models, and early startup experimentation.

Apr 2014 – Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Worked within the family-run edible oil packaging business, gaining early exposure to the operational realities of Indian MSMEs.
• During this period, I closely observed the end-to-end functioning of small manufacturing businesses in tier-2 cities — including procurement, packaging workflows, distribution, and vendor coordination.
• This experience provided first-hand insight into the inefficiencies and operational challenges faced by Indian SMEs, which later became a major influence in my work building technology systems for manufacturing companies.