Product-driven founder and full-stack engineer who builds end-to-end consumer products. Founded iReff and scaled it to 6.5M downloads, 4.4★ rating, and the #1 Play Store result for “recharge” before a successful exit. Ex-McKinsey PM, backed by Microsoft Ventures and Nasscom 10,000 Startups. Now building Assistend.

A decade of entrepreneurial experience having founded and scaled multiple ventures. Deep expertise in cloud-based architecture and tech consulting, with proven experience leading teams and driving innovation from concept to execution.

Technology executive, startup builder, and community enthusiast with senior leadership experience across Mastercard, Thomson Reuters, Citibank, and Tech Mahindra. Mentors students and young professionals on product thinking, technology strategy, and building real-world solutions.

25+ years in HR leadership across IT, GCCs, Telecom, Banking, and Manufacturing — globally across APAC, EMEA, and the US. Forbes Top 100 Great People Manager (2x), India HR Icon, Global CEO Innovator (2026). Now building AI-powered HR solutions at Grovon.

33 years driving transformation across Govt., Industry, and Academia. Ex-OSD, Govt of Telangana. Has impacted 10,000+ students through upskilling and trained 3,000+ faculty on emerging tech. Recipient of the Global Super Achiever and Diversity Impact Leader awards.

20+ years across software engineering, enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and AI-driven innovation. Led platform transformations at Mastercard. Now advises enterprises and startups on AI, cloud, and developer productivity, and serves as adjunct faculty mentoring the next generation of AI builders.

Co-founder of Simple Energy, an India-based two-wheeler EV R&D and manufacturing startup, where he leads operations and human resources while contributing to technology and product development. Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2025) and Hurun India Under 30 List (2025). Represented India as a Youth Delegate at the IRENA Youth Forum on global clean energy. Focused on building scalable, tech-driven ventures at the intersection of engineering, strategy, and execution.

Design researcher and doctoral candidate in the ATEC program at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she studies how culture, design, and emerging technologies shape innovation and workforce development. Research Assistant at the IQ-Design Lab and Teaching Assistant at the Bass School, working with the North Texas semiconductor ecosystem. Co-founded Workbench Projects in India, a pioneering public makerspace and Fab Lab, and spent over a decade building STEM education programs at the grassroots.

Founding Partner and Chief Technology Officer at Simple Energy, building the next generation of electric mobility solutions from India. Leads the technological vision, architecture, and product roadmap, including the development of the Gen 2 electric scooter platform designed for Indian roads and global scale. Recognised in Forbes 30 Under 30 (2025). Deep expertise in EV technology, batteries, and charging infrastructure.

Accomplished HR professional with 30+ years of multi-sector, multi-geography experience across Hospitality, IT/ITeS, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive. Worked with GE Capital, ICICI Bank, DELL, Satyam Computers, Mylan Inc., and Ashok Leyland. Currently a fractional CHRO, HR advisor, mentor, and consultant, helping companies enhance people, culture, and talent capabilities. Certified SPHR (SHRM, USA), executive coach, and certified assessor for INSIGHTS. Adjudged among the Top 10 People Managers by GE Capital and led Satyam BPO to the Golden Peacock National Training Award.

Multi-award-winning, certified BCM & Resilience Professional with over two decades of experience leading projects across industry, sector, and geography. Expertise spans Business Continuity Management, Cyber Resilience, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Risk, IT Disaster Recovery, and Organization Resilience Structuring. Has advised Boards and senior management on end-to-end resiliency strategy covering cyber and AI options. IICA-Accredited Director, Professor of Practice, and Author.

Associate Vice President — Marketing at DivyaSree Developers, where he leads strategic marketing, brand promotion, and go-to-market initiatives across both B2B and B2C segments. Strong track record in real estate marketing and business strategy formulation, focused on driving brand visibility, customer engagement, and market growth. Combines marcom, GTM planning, and on-ground execution experience — a valuable mentor for participants building market-facing strategies.

Founder and CEO of NicheHR Global and NicheHR LLP, a UAE-headquartered, sector- and geo-agnostic executive search and HR consulting firm partnering with enterprises across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, and India. Nearly three decades in talent acquisition and leadership hiring across IT, BFSI, FMCG, healthcare, aviation, and telecom. LinkedIn Top Voice, AI & HR student at NUS and ESGCI Paris. Now focused on building AI-enabled HR tech products.

Senior Enterprise AI Transformation and Digital Modernization leader with 20+ years across enterprise architecture, AI-led transformation, large-scale engineering delivery, and public digital infrastructure programs spanning Government, BFSI, Healthcare, Telecom, and regulated industries. Led multi-million-dollar transformation portfolios and national-scale e-Governance initiatives including the Department of Post IT Modernization and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Curator of the CDAIO-Nexus leadership community.