Independent AI Advisor & Startup Mentor at Quantum Labs (2025-12 – Present)
- Provide strategic guidance to founders on AI implementation, technology architecture, and go-to-market execution.
- Guided early-stage startups through AI/ML product strategy, technology stack selection, and scaling roadmaps, transforming founder visions into investor-ready plans.
- Consulted on AI governance frameworks and responsible AI policies for two HealthTech startups preparing for Seed Funding.
- Assessed AI readiness for mid-market enterprises, identifying automation opportunities with 25–40% cost-reduction potential.
- Collaborate with a Stanford Scientist on a patented lab-on-chip device for the early detection of Cancer & CKD.
- Actively contribute to startup ecosystems as a panelist and judge at AI/Tech hackathons and pitch events across India.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Arenema India Pvt Ltd (2024-07 – 2025-12)
- Directed all technology strategy, product development, and operations for the India business unit.
- Formulated and executed a comprehensive 3-year technology roadmap encompassing Cloud, AI/ML, and Automation, aligned with revenue growth targets.
- Drove enterprise AI integration across core business functions, deploying LLM-powered workflows that reduced manual effort by 35%.
- Established and scaled a high-performing, 40+ member cross-functional engineering team.
- Instituted technology governance, security, and compliance frameworks for cloud-native operations.
- Represented the company at technology forums, investor briefings, and strategic partner discussions.
- Managed all India business functions as India Head, in addition to CTO responsibilities.
Vice President at 3i Infotech Ltd (2023-09 – 2024-06)
- Orchestrated digital transformation initiatives across multiple business verticals, enhancing operational efficiency and creating new revenue streams.
- Championed AI and automation adoption across delivery units, achieving a 20% improvement in project throughput.
- Managed a multi-million-dollar client portfolio, ensuring sustained retention and revenue growth.
Global Program Manager at HCL Technologies Ltd (2022-03 – 2023-07)
- Directed global delivery programs across various geographies, managing cross-cultural teams and C-suite stakeholders.
- Secured and managed multi-year, multi-million-dollar digital modernization programs for enterprise clients.
- Implemented RPA and DevOps transformations for a Fortune 500 client, resulting in a 30% reduction in operational costs.
Senior Manager – IT Delivery at Infosys Ltd (2001-02 – 2022-03)
- Accumulated over 20 years of progressive IT delivery leadership, advancing from Engineer to Senior Manager across Banking, Manufacturing, and E-Commerce sectors.
- Oversaw programs with up to 11 MUSD in annual revenue, leading a peak team of 128 professionals across architecture, development, QA, and build.
- Delivered end-to-end RPA assessments, implementations, and support utilizing leading automation platforms like UiPath and Blue Prism.
- Managed enterprise Digital Portal and.NET application programs for global banking clients.
- Architected SDLC governance, service standards, and quality frameworks that were adopted as organization-wide delivery benchmarks.
- Facilitated seamless onsite-to-offshore transitions, including due diligence, feasibility studies, and comprehensive knowledge transfer.
