I presently head Makers Lab - the R&D arm of Tech Mahindra responsible for technological innovation in the advanced sciences of Cloud, Blockchain, AI/ML, IoT, Drones, Robotics, AR/VR/MR.
Specifically, I am leading four big bets for the organization in the domains of Energy, Logistics, Defense & Space. I am also the inventor/architect of five patent-pending IPs and flagship innovations.
Founded and led the IT product & services company for 10 years. Captured customers in multiple domains including - ITES, Public Works and Industrial SMBs. Initially started with a product portfolio of Enterprise-level IT solution offerings for SMBs. Later pivoted to focusing on large Automation (SCADA) projects, IOT and Cloud product/solutions. Kept a lean core team size of only 30 people and built a solid partner network to drive customer acquisition and support. Key logos – Public Health Engineering Department of Rajasthan, Nayab Jewels, Rajasthan Patrika.
Key member of the senior executive team tasked with setting up Indian HQ to drive growth for the SaaS Solution offerings for Financial Services and Insurance domain. Played an instrumental role in product direction, strategic decision-making, growth initiatives, customer support, client liaison, company processes and policies. Delivered a sales and service pipeline of over $2.3M through a global team of 52 people – overseeing a period of 60% growth.
Executive leader of the technology front for a total team of about 600 employees and 50 direct reportees for one of North India’s most prestigious IT services company of the 2000s. DIL, back in the day, was one of the select few companies who offered complete expertise across all domains including - web technologies, ISP, mobile technologies, email solutions. Awarded multiple prestigious industry awards during the tenure.
VGL was one of the early few offshore software development services company in Rajasthan and one of the first to get an ISO 9002 certification for quality SDLC processes. Led the company for Microsoft and other tech stacks managing over 25 direct reportees. Also acted as the chief coordinator for all international client relations.
Started as a Systems Manager and built the IT department from the ground up for the media conglomerate. Took an initial team of 2 resources to almost 200 over a span of 11 years while reaching the rank of a GM.
Analysis, Design, Architecture, Development, Testing, and complete SDLC management. Experience on all PC and Mobile OSs. Impressive handle on design thinking, UI & UX.
Expert level skills on – JavaScript, DHTML, XML, AJAX, jSon, jQuery, Handlebars, Moustache, Angular, RDBMS, MSSQL, MySQL, Assembly, VB, Java, C, ASP, .Net, C#, PHP, Python, Django
SCADA, Embedded Systems, Digital Designs, Microcontroller interfacing, Arduino Development, Robotics, IOT Design & Interfacing
Extensive experience on LAN, WAN, SMTP, POP, FTP Servers, and VPNs & Wireless Networks etc.
Microsoft Dynamics (ERP), SAP, AWS, Azure GCP etc.
Servers, Workstations, Thin clients, Routers, Firewalls, Printers & Image Setters, PLCs, RTUs, HMI, Arduino, RaspberryPi, ESP, LoRa
SMTP, POP, FTP, VPNs, MPLS, Frame-Relay, TCP/IP, DNS, I2C, SPI, Modbus, RS232, RS422, RS485, GPRS, MQTT, REST
Extensive practical experience on all major programming platforms, languages/scripting and variants like - JavaScript, DHTML, XML, AJAX, jSon, jQuery, Handlebars, Moustache, Angular, RDBMS, MSSQL, MySQL, Assembly, VB, Java, C, ASP, .Net, C#, PHP, Arduino, Netduino.
Servers, Workstations, Thin clients, Routers, Firewalls, Printers & Image Setters, PLCs, RTUs, HMI, Arduino.
Extensive experience on LAN, WAN, SMTP, POP, FTP Servers, and VPNs & Wireless Networks etc.
I am a result-oriented executive with a demonstrated history of consistently delivering technical growth and achieving corporate goals via strategic initiatives. Being an entrepreneur at heart, I always think in the direction of discovering innovative ways to solve problems, creating new business verticals as revenue sources and finding ways to upscale already existing solutions.
Having been in the IT industry for over 30 years, I have worked with all sorts of technologies. I have even authored business application frameworks from scratch and played an instrumental role in automation projects implemented by the State Government of Rajasthan.
On leisurely weekends I like working on my research endeavors. Currently I am working on building a CKD robotic kit for school students (especially targeted towards rural areas) which can kindle the fire and get them hooked onto technology at a very young age.
I presently head Makers Lab - the R&D arm of Tech Mahindra responsible for technological innovation in the advanced sciences of Cloud, Blockchain, AI/ML, IoT, Drones, Robotics, AR/VR/MR.
Specifically, I am leading four big bets for the organization in the domains of Energy, Logistics, Defense & Space. I am also the inventor/architect of five patent-pending IPs and flagship innovations.
Being in the IT industry for almost 29 years, I have worked in a multitude of
different verticals - Web, Mobile, Communications, Electronics, Electrical,
SCADA, IoT, Robotics to name a few. I have even authored business application
frameworks as well as played instrumental role in some of the automation
projects implemented at government departments in Rajasthan. Besides technology,
I have been driving strategic business initiatives to support corporate goals
and requirements. Being an entrepreneur at heart I always think in the direction
of discovering innovative ways to solve problems, creating new businesses and
finding ways to upscale already existing solutions.
Mentoring budding teams and contributing to the industry for long, I am
recognized in the industry for giving execution-centered strategies to different
associations and companies while working on my research endeavors. Currently I
am researching and working on building a CKD robotic kit for school students
(especially targeted towards rural areas) which can kindle the fire in them and
get them hooked on to technology at a very young age.