A strategic thinker, emerging and new technology evangelist, and a high-energy leader with over 35 years of experience; adept at leading diverse teams and transformation initiatives. My journey has been marked by a deep commitment to accessibility, working closely with NGOs to develop inclusive solutions for the past two decades. With around 18 years of experience in setting new benchmarks, guidelines, strategies, and processes, I have significantly contributed to the effective delivery of solutions in a global tech company. This blend of technology expertise and societal impact underscores my unique approach to leadership and innovation.• Over a decade of experience setting and executing technology strategy at department and company level• Over 15 years of experience building and leading high performing teams• Experienced in outsourcing and vendor management across geographies• Possesses insightful hands-on experience in the field of mobility & apps, AR (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality) and IoT (Internet of Things)• A Technology evangelist in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI); Speaker on AI at the World Economic Forum - Shape South Asia – 2017 • Techno-savvy administrator and certified SCRUM Master accountable for production and delivery of high risk, high value projects• Proficient with building and executing product strategy and custom solutionsKey Result Areas:• Setting up a Centre of Excellence from scratch with budget and revenue ownership • Setting and executing technology strategy - Researching and implementing solutions for latest platforms and technologies including Mobiles, Tablets, Google Glass, Oculus Rift , Beacons and AI, AR, VR, IoT • Engage in product road-mapping, pre-sales support, consultancy, production planning and execution• Leading distributed teams with activities including planning targets, monitoring numbers and achievement of overall targets• Steering capacity planning, recruitment, outsourcing, vendor management, competency and appraisal management, talent retention, training and deployment on projects across geographies• Supervising the production activities across large custom software projects using Java and .Net technologies