Visiting Fellow on Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Qualifications 

Academic 

• MBA in Finance & Strategy (Xavier Institute of Management, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, India, 2006-2008) 
• BEng in Ceramic Engineering (Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, India, 1994-1998) 

Professional  

• Hadoop certified Professional 
• SAS Enterprise Miner 
• SPSS 

Specialisation  

• Finance, Energy and Technology 
• Data strategy, analytics, AI/ML, large-scale data architectures 
• Product development & engineering leadership (enterprise & consumer) 
• Building & scaling startups, and integrating with larger organisations 
• Build multiple Billion-dollar businesses from 0 to 1 and scaled growth 
• Cross-functional leadership: bridging business, technology, and operations 
• Global experience: India, EU and USA markets, multi-site teams 

Employment Track 

• Founder and CEO, Perfect and Complete Solutions Inc. (PCS) (April 2025 – to date) 
• Co-Founder, Amrita Dravya Foundation (July 2022 – to date) 
• Chief Data Officer, Angel One Ltd (July 2023 – April 2025) 
• Head of BI, Data and Analytics, British Petroleum (BP) (July 2021 – June 2022 
• Group Chief Technology Officer, UBS (July 2019 – May 2021) 
• Investor, Advisor and Founder, Energetics IOT Inc, Digital Spaces Inc, (February 2015 – May 2021) 
• Senior Manager, Senior Product Manager – Data Science and Engineering, Apple (December 2009 – February 2015) 
• Global Account Manager/Relationship Manager, Infosys (2008 – 2009) 
• Technical Lead / Programme Manager in Global Business Intelligence (Data Org), Apple (1998 – 2008) 

Research Interests 

• Technology Management in fast paced complex Projects 
• Digital Transformation and Business Agility 
• Leadership Development and Change Management 
• Sustainable Business Models and Impact Innovation 
• AI and Data Analytics in Organisational Design 

Selective Conference and Seminar Presentations 

• Featured Speaker on CNBC-TV18, sharing expert insights on fintech innovations, AI, cloud computing, and security, and how they are reshaping the financial industry. 
• Guest on Suprwork Podcast, discussing how learnings from scriptures can bring peace, simplicity, and mindfulness into everyday life. 
• Moderator at the ET Now DataCon Summit 2024, leading discussions on the power of data, AI, and collective intelligence in driving business transformation. 
• Key Speaker at ET Now DataCon Summit, unveiling the cutting-edge technology behind Angel One’s “Super App” with 3 million daily active users. 
• Recognised Thought Leader in Fintech, actively shaping industry conversations on scaling user journeys, modernising core systems, and the future of financial technology. 

Other Scholarly and Outreach Activities 

• Mentor and advisor to early-stage startups and professional communities, supporting leaders in navigating change and unlocking strategic clarity.
• PhD study in Défense Institute on Advanced Technology on “Technology Management in fast paced complex Projects”