Over three decades of experience in the Software/ IT/ Telecom space. Currently focused on building industry-leading platforms for FinTech / InsurTech.Prior to this was engaged in numerous entrepreneurial ventures spanning IT, Telecom and Cloud Computing.Prior to this, concluded a JV with Telekom Malaysia, helped raise US 75m and launched a 4,000 Km national fiber backbone project in S. Asia.Preceeding this, worked in multiple divisions at Microsoft for 7 years across multiple divisions and geographies, worked for 4 years as founder of the first commercial ISP in S. Asia and prior to this, worked for 4 years in the world's largest oil exploration company and helped build Omega - the industry leader in seismic exploration.Specialties: Software design and development, Telecom (Fiber Backbone, Broadband, Networking, NGN, Wireless), Energy (Oil Exploration, Seismic Software), Technology Evangelism, Entrepreneurship, Government negotiations, Sales & Marketing, Organizational development, Intellectual Property, Standards Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Technology Strategy, Policy, M&A.