About
At the intersection of strategy and execution is where Darshika Tripathi does her best work - thriving where problems are complex, stakeholders are many, and the path forward isn't obvious. Darshika is a Digital Transformation and Product Management professional at Unilever with over 4 years of experience deploying AI and automation solutions across key global verticals. She currently leads delivery for global digital transformation products spanning Generative AI, Machine Learning, Image & Video Analytics, Conversational AI, and Process & Task Mining — consistently bridging technical potential with real-world business impact at scale. Her foundation at Unilever was shaped by the Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP), a highly selective management trainee program through which she undertook 8 cross-domain stints over 15 months — gaining a 360° view of business functions, stakeholder ecosystems, and enterprise operations. Prior to Unilever, she began her career as a Software Developer at Infosys, where she built scalable applications and developed a consumer-first approach to breaking down complex systems. What she brings: the ability to synthesise ambiguity into clarity, align cross-functional teams across seniority levels, and drive high-stakes programs from strategy through to execution — without losing sight of the original business intent. Academically, she holds a B.Tech in Computer Science from Bundelkhand University and an MBA from IIM Mumbai (erstwhile NITIE), Class of 2023 — scoring 98.5 percentile in CAT 2020 and 99.7 percentile in SNAP 2020. She was also a Campus Finalist in the Accenture B-School Challenge Season 5 among 150 competing teams, reflecting her aptitude for structured, high-stakes problem solving. Outside work, Darshika is an avid quizzer and baker — a balance of sharp curiosity and creative expression that shapes how she approaches work as much as life. Exploring Senior Product Management, Program Leadership, Strategy, and Chief of Staff opportunities. Reach out if you're working on something that demands both rigour and speed.
Work experience
Delivery Manager | Hyper Automation Platform at Unilever, May 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 y 4 mo, Bengaluru
Management Trainee - Unilever Future Leaders Programme at Unilever, May 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos
Summer Intern - ULIP'22 at Unilever, Apr 2022 - May 2022 · 2 mos, Bangalore, Joined as part of a competitive MBA internship cohort, working on Intelligent Automation strategy for HUL's Finance and Marketing functions. Awarded Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) for top performance among 15 IT interns. -Formalized project plan for Profile Automation (Employee Twin) across Finance and Marketing domains -Led end-to-end discovery and stakeholder engagement to develop operational flowcharts for automation deployment -Performed tech mapping and strategized automation solutions contributing to 4 FTE reduction
Systems Engineer at Infosys, Oct 2018 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, -Worked as a front end developer in different projects under the account of BASF for two years -Well versed in Ionic Framework, Angular 5, HTML, CSS, JSON and Agile Methodology -Part of the team which represented our account for an Agile & DevOps Conference -Designed & developed responsive web and Mobile Hybrid Applications
Intern at Tata Consultancy Services, Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 · 2 mos, Greater Chennai Area, -Worked in the Quality Assurance team for the account of American Airlines. -Prepared test plans & Requirement Traceability Matrix for testing purposes and functional requirements. -Contributed to 99% defect free component by handling process of functional testing in multiple scenarios.
