Driving strategic relationships with ad-tech ecosystem partners and mediation platforms, as well as any strategic platform level partnerships for InMobi Exchange.

Leading growth and strategy for all the supply side platforms at InMobi, which includes the Exchange, the Mediation (Meson), and the SDK. Focused on the next phase of expansion and building multiple flywheels for the business units.

Part of the advisory practice within PwC focusing on bringing the best of the firm for digital transformation initiatives, especially using emerging technologies. Personal competencies include Strategy Consulting, BPR, E-commerce/M-commerce. Also driving to build internal competency for the firm in the area of UAVs/Drones, engaging with the industry and other ecosystem stakeholders.

A fintech start-up enabling payments for varied services and platform for local businesses. Started working with the company when they were conceptualising their India entry. Initially focused on getting some key partnerships in place with service providers in the telecom/ticketing/payments space for the operational launch. Transitioned to leading the Sales function as the company started its operations in Central India. Conceptualised revenue and product strategy including product roadmap, new product initiatives, monetization models, incentives and promotions. Established processes and engagement models with channel partners / retail merchants, to improve business revenue while ensuring compliances.Drove the GTM (go-to-market) strategy to establish a retail distribution network, with focus on high merchant engagement, and acquisition to retention ratio. Led a 30+ people sales team with responsibility for the top-line and bottom-line growth for the company.

Always wanted to setup a business of my own and that dream took shape in the form of Falcons. Falcons was conceptualized as a experiential vacations startup with a phygital setup. Established a professionally managed, growth oriented team of channel partners and grew revenues sequentially through the 3 years when we were operational. While at it, learnt a great deal about how to establish and run a business and build it from the ground up. Had the privilege of being associated with some very keen and highly successful people.

My first assignment right after MBA, the first time I worked for a real big company in the technology space. Gave me a good understanding of how things run in a big setup and an insight into managing different perceptions and stake-holders while dealing in multiple projects.Was involved in Business Development for the DWBI&PM practice of the company. Work involved designing proposal responses, aiding the sales team with research and artifacts, coordinating with various stakeholders and teams to deliver on the requirements of various critical deals being pursued by the organization. Alongside also worked with the delivery teams to come up with new methodologies and solutions to cater to client requirements for existing accounts.

A good interning experience working with a top-notch professional setup with a group of people from my course.Formulated a recruitment branding strategy for the company's operations in Kazakhstan for the year 2010. This involved -1. Analyzing issues prevalent in the region with respect to employment2. Evaluating possible approaches for Shell to attract local talent3. Recommending a marketing and branding strategy for the region for year 2010, to attract talent

My first job right out of graduation, was a great place to work and hone my professional skills. Gained a good understanding of how to operate, run and manage IT projects and teams, interact with clients and recruit new talent, all in one stint. Left to pursue my post graduation.Responsibilities involved project management, team leadership, coordinating training activities for in-house competency development on object-oriented methodologies and agile development, and business development to source new clients/projects for the organization.

To serve the country in uniform was my ambition right from childhood. Got through the Technical Entry Scheme to take up a life-long role in the Indian Army. After passing out from the Indian Military Academy, I chose to join EME. Was stationed in Secunderabad post getting commissioned. However, owing to an unfortunate accident, had to be boarded out on medical grounds. This experience still defines a lot of what I am as a person.