Headline

Product | Tech | Angel Investing

About

“Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.” This quote encapsulates the essence of self-motivation and the drive required to succeed in life. It serves as a powerful reminder that the onus of our progress rests upon our own shoulders. In the pursuit of product excellence, I’ve always believed in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. As a Product and Business Leader with over 15 years of experience, I’ve honed my skills to not only navigate but also shape the ever-evolving tech landscape. My career is a reflection of a deep-seated drive to tackle challenges head-on and to create products that leave a lasting impact. I am a first principles thinker, dissecting complex problems to their core and building innovative solutions from the ground up. This approach has been instrumental in my success, allowing me to lead teams in developing products that are not just market-fit but also pioneers in their domain. What motivates me is the opportunity to work on projects that have the potential to transform industries and improve lives at scale. My journey through various strategic roles has equipped me with the insight and agility to think big and deliver with precision. Beyond my professional pursuits, I am deeply invested in the potential of generative AI to revolutionize the way we live and work. As an Angel Investor, I am excited by the prospect of nurturing startups that stand at the cusp of this transformation. I believe that generative AI will not only redefine existing industries but also spawn entirely new realms of innovation in the years to come. I am open to dialogues with Tech Founders who are at the forefront of this wave, seeking guidance or funding to scale their ventures. If you are a founder with a vision to leverage AI for profound impact, let’s connect and explore how we can turn that vision into reality.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Senior Vice President Product Management at ProHance, Jan 2026 - Present · 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Driving product strategy and execution at ProHance, with a focus on AI-led workforce productivity, measurable ROI, and enterprise-scale impact. Leading the build-out of a strong Product Management function and accelerating the platform’s evolution to help organizations objectively understand how work is changing, how people perform, and how technology—especially AI—delivers real business outcomes.

Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, Aug 2019 - Jan 2026 · 6 yrs 6 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, Helping Individuals and Organizations enhance productivity by leveraging intuitive and easy to use communication/collaboration platform

Opportunity Manager at Microsoft, Jan 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos, India, Facilitating Education Institutions embark on a Digital Transformation Journey by enabling digital classrooms, modernizing/automating operations, improving pedagogy to allow institute cater to 21st century learners. Leading outreach in K-12/HigherEd towards adoption of next-gen programs in AI/ML/IoT/DataScience

School Director at Oakridge International School, Bengaluru, Oct 2015 - Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As the Director of the school, my responsibilities include managing Strategic Growth, Talent Identification and fitment, Mentoring and Operational Excellence on a day to day basis. I handle P&L of the campus, with a focus on putting in place processes and implementing policies aimed at long term growth.

Managing Director at Career Nirmaan Pvt. Ltd., Feb 2012 - Oct 2015 · 3 yrs 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Co-Founder of Career Nirmaan Pvt. Ltd., worked in the Education Industry focusing on the test preparation industry and in capacity of Master Franchise, handling operations of IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd. in the Bangalore Region. IMS is into career counselling, mentoring students and providing classroom coaching for competitive exams like CAT/GMAT/GRE/PGCET/CSAT among others. Also involved in Placement Training Programs and Soft Skills and Management Training Programs.

Founder and Partner at Varada Institute of Education, Oct 2010 - Oct 2015 · 5 yrs 1 mo, Working as a Business Partner with IMS and handling the Vijayanagar centre of IMS in Bangalore. Oversee daily operations involving Marketing, Recruitment, Career Counselling and Teaching.

Education

MBA, Strategy, Marketing, Indian School of Business

B.E., Telecommunications, RV College of Engineering