Profile
Seasoned Senior Technical Executive with over 28 years of experience in achieving revenue, profit, and business growth objectives across start-ups, turnaround, and rapid change environments. Specialized in leading lean product development teams and managing multi-million-dollar projects in AdTech, FinTech, Blockchain, and Healthcare.
Core Competencies
- Technology Strategy & Architecture
- Product Management & Development: From ideation to launch
- Data Science, Engineering, and AI/Machine Learning
- Behavioral Science, UI/UX, and Quality Aspects
- Infrastructure Management, Security & Compliance
- Building and Maintaining Strategic Partnerships with Technology Companies
- AdTech, FinTech, and Blockchain-Crypto Domains
- Leadership: Talent Recruitment, Team Building, and Mentorship
- Customer Focus: Understanding and addressing client needs
Professional Experience
Chief Technology Officer | Cirus Foundation Inc. & Cubera India Limited, Bangalore
February 2021 - Present
- Led initiatives in Marketing Automation Suites, Data Lakehouse, and Crypto Coin Launch.
- Implemented MLOps using Flyte and Data Engineering using Airflow Dag.
- Designed scalable architecture with Kubernetes and Privacy as a Design Framework.
- Developed Omni Channel Meta DSP and Audience Management platforms.
- Led engineering teams across AdTech, MarTech, and Blockchain projects.
Chief Data Officer and Technology Head | Securra Health, NYC, Chennai
June 2023 - Present
- Leading technical aspects of LLM, Machine Learning, and software development projects in healthcare.
- Collaborated to translate strategic objectives into roadmaps and actionable plans.
- Oversaw data security and network infrastructure for operational reliability.
- Improved patient care through innovative technology solutions.
Chief Consultant on AI Immune Systems | Purecipher Inc, Boca, Florida
November 2023 - Present
- Developing AI-driven models for immune system enhancement.
- Set standards for process review, improvement, and active coding involvement.
- Led research initiatives to explore new AI methodologies in healthcare.
Head of Technology and Solutions | Zirca Digital Systems & Aidem Ventures, Mumbai
September 2019 - August 2021
- Managed technology solutions for an Omni-Channel AdTech group.
- Integrated advanced digital technologies into advertising solutions.
- Optimized advertising performance using data-driven strategies.
VP – Global Technologies | Zeta Global Inc, New York City & Managing Director, Grisaille AdTech Solutions Pvt Ltd, Chennai
October 2014 - September 2019
- Established and led a Lean Offshore Center for Engineering and DevOps.
- Added value with an average revenue of $5 million USD per month.
- Directed Agile Methodologies and ensured high-quality project delivery.
Head of Engineering and Data Science | Unmetric Technologies, Chennai
October 2013 - November 2014
- Directed engineering and data science operations for Big Data in social media metrics.
- Led the development of analytics platforms providing actionable insights.
Technical Director – Engineering & Innovation | Information Builders Inc, New York City
February 2001 - September 2013
- Oversaw technology and product innovation, leading cross-functional teams.
- Guided product development teams and shaped the technical roadmap.
Senior Development Manager | Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai, Johannesburg, Zurich & London
March 1996 - January 2001
- Led development and maintenance of financial services and stock exchange platforms.
- Designed ISO 15022 implementations in South Africa and global technology solutions.
Education
Master’s in Industrial Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
Specialized in Systems Simulation, Operations Research, and AI & Robotics.
Professional Development
- Leadership Training for Managers — Dale Carnegie
- Program on Corporate Strategy — Harvard Business School
- Program on Technology Negotiation — Harvard Law School
- Innovation of Products and Services: MIT’s Approach to Design Thinking