Feb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

• As Co-founder and Head of Technology at BallotNow, I’m passionate about building intelligent, secure, and scalable systems that are transforming how decisions are made. At BallotNow, we’re creating India’s first Intelligent Voting System (IVS) — a platform powered by AI, blockchain, and real-time automation to bring secure, remote, and transparent voting to institutions and organizations across the country.
• My role centers around leading product innovation and technical strategy — designing backend systems, architecting infrastructure, and delivering seamless digital experiences across web and mobile. From smart authentication and fraud prevention to analytics and real-time results, I ensure our technology is robust, adaptable, and user-first.
• Our platform is designed to handle digital elections, surveys, polls, and feedback in a single integrated system. We’ve powered secure elections for Delhi University (DUSU), Indraprastha University, and supported civic engagement in Bihar, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. Over 500,000+ users have trusted BallotNow for democratic participation.
• We’re proud to collaborate with top institutions like IIT Roorkee, IIT Bombay, and Ashoka University, and we’ve been recognized under Startup India, securing government support and achieving a valuation of over ₹10 crore following a strategic SaaS merger.
• I’m deeply focused on embedding intelligence and accessibility into everything we build. From developing modular APIs to integrating AI for voter insights, our goal is to enable smart, efficient, and inclusive participation — whether it’s within a campus, a company, or a state election.
• The future of governance is digital, and I believe in building tools that empower real-time, data-driven decisions. If you’re exploring civic tech, building platforms for engagement, or looking to modernize how your organization makes decisions — let’s connect.
• Together, we can build a smarter, more inclusive digital democracy.

Feb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

• As CEO of Ariedge.ai, I’m on a mission to turn Artificial Intelligence into real-world efficiency — not just in theory, but in practice. We’re building intelligent AI agents that integrate seamlessly into everyday workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and enable teams to focus on what truly matters. Our AI isn’t just smart — it’s useful, contextual, and adaptive, acting like a digital co-worker that gets better over time.
• AI is no longer a futuristic concept — it's here, and it should be practical, responsible, and results-driven. At Ariedge.ai, we're reimagining productivity through AI agents that streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable outcomes across industries. From automating business processes and managing communications to enhancing customer support, our platform brings AI into the heart of daily operations.
• As a leader, I focus on driving innovation with purpose. I believe AI must be both transformative and ethical. We are committed to building responsible AI — transparent, explainable, and aligned with human values. Trust is at the core of our technology.
• With a strong foundation in product strategy, tech execution, and team empowerment, I lead Ariedge.ai with a vision that combines forward-thinking innovation with practical application. Our goal is to make AI agents so intuitive and effective that they become indispensable to modern teams.
• I stay actively connected with the global AI community, constantly learning and contributing to conversations on the future of work, automation, and ethical innovation. The future of AI is collaborative — and we’re just getting started.
• Let’s build the intelligent future — together.

Sep 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 9 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

• As the CEO of an IT software development company, my main goal is to provide cutting-edge technology solutions to businesses and organizations. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, I have worked as an enterprise architect and Vice President delivery in my previous jobs. In 2022, I decided to start my own company, Metaorange Digital.
• At Metaorange Digital, we specialize in cloud and DevOps solutions, as well as application modernization and mobile application development. We strive to stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and provide innovative solutions to our clients.
• As an Azure certified solution architect, TOGAF certified, agile PMI, PMP, and six Sigma Black belt holder, I believe in keeping myself and my team updated on the latest technology trends. We have a team of experts who are skilled in various areas of technology and work together to provide comprehensive solutions to our clients.
• One of our key strengths is our ability to work closely with clients to understand their specific needs and tailor solutions to meet those needs. We follow an agile approach to software development, which allows us to quickly adapt to changing requirements and deliver high-quality software within the specified timeline and budget.
• Apart from our services, we also provide guidance and support to startups to help them structure their product teams and deliver MVPs to the market. As a company, we strongly believe in giving back to the community and contributing to social causes.
• In my personal life, I enjoy coding, development, and architecture of applications or products. Writing and reading are also among my hobbies. As the CEO of Metaorange Digital, I am committed to providing innovative technology solutions to our clients and ensuring their success in the digital age.

Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• As an experienced entrepreneur, I have successfully managed a team of 400 people and generated a revenue of over 30M USD with a profit margin of more than 25%. With a keen focus on managing attrition rates, I have been able to maintain a low rate of just 15%.
• My expertise lies in managing and executing various projects related to application modernization, migration to cloud, multi and hybrid cloud, office business applications, DevSecOps, microservices, and serverless architecture, among others. I have successfully delivered projects worth more than 20M USD with a team of 200 resources from different geographical locations.
• Collaborating closely with sales, marketing, and presales teams, I have created new offerings, GTMs, marketing strategies, and solutions to enhance the company's competencies and delivery capabilities. I ensure end-to-end timely delivery from presales to post-delivery support and showcase complete data related to delivery, project P&L, talent acquisition, etc. to management and other stakeholders.
• I have defined OKRs for the complete offshore center and mapped them to the CEO's OKR. I lead the team of COEs, including PMs, architects, presales, practice leads, BAs, etc. and develop competencies in different fields of technology like MS, open source, and blockchain.
• My experience includes creating partnerships and alliances within the market to enhance the company's competency and delivery capabilities. I manage strategy projects, providing consultancy on cloud transformation, multi-cloud architecture, hybrid cloud, and office 365. I have also set up new offerings like managed cloud services and application services.
• I have handled various projects related to cloud migration, restructuring office 365 architecture, and setting up complete DevOps processes. I also define strategies related to multi-cloud and hybrid cloud for businesses that require 24/7 uptime.

Nov 2012 – Sep 2021 · 8 yrs 10 mos · Noida Area, India

• Played a key role in multi-various aspects of information technology, including software design, development, integration & deployment. Experience implementing software throughout the SDLC process, deep hands-on experience of Implementation & Deploying Solutions on Azure/AWS. Currently playing the role of an Azure/AWS Architect on designing the solution and implementation for Microsoft Technology projects.
• Key Functions:
• Cloud Architecture (CloudNative/Serverless/Microservices)
• Solution Design
• Capacity Planning
• Program Orchestration
• Roadmap Planning
• Architecture Planning
• Process Leadership
• IT Governance & Review
• Business Cases & Solution Mapping
• Practice Leadership
• ✪ Own the complete roadmap & solution delivery of Legacy Modernization, cloud Transformation & Digital Transformation projects
• ✪ Maintained a CSAT score >7 for end-to-end project delivery and ensured ~40% profit across all projects
• Involved in Cloud Security Infrastructure and design for Microsoft Azure Applications
• Interacted with Infrastructure and Security Architects on the architecture guidelines
• Performed design reviews and developed best practice standards
• Analyzing and identifying applications for cloud assessment
• Strategized and audited a digital transformation roadmap
• Conducting Design Sprints, Lightning Decision JAMs & Innovation Labs
• Performed requirements analysis for each sprint
• Managing a PPM for creating standard processes, methods, and templates
• Established lines of businesses – Custom Application Development, Cloud and Data
• Rendered expert consultations on IT governance framework
• Identified opportunities to facilitate cross-sell and up-sell
• Helped devise business cases and implemented the business model
• Independently managing the P&L for multiple Line of Businesses
• Designed customer-specific OKRs to ensure client satisfaction
• Automating processes and optimizing the cost of delivery
• Ensured attrition rate of the business unit <15%

Apr 2008 – Nov 2012 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Key Functions:
• Project Scheduling
• Risk Management
• Change Value Management
• Earned Value Management
• Key Contribution:
• Managed and coordinated the reporting of cross-functional projects
• End to end delivery of projects across 2the ANZ region
• Managed profitable client accounts up to USD 10+ M
• Successfully managed Fixed/T&M Project from planning to closure
• Designing the System Architecture and Database Design
• Strategized software development methodologies
• Led a team of 70+ and defined project SLAs

Apr 2006 – Apr 2008 · 2 yrs · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Jan 2004 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr · Delhi, India

Jan 2003 – Jan 2004 · 1 yr · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Jan 2001 – Jan 2003 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Jan 2001 – Jan 2001 · 0 mo · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India