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Future of Work Nerd | AI Change Hacker | Making Enterprise AI Stick

About

I’ve spent 16+ years building businesses, teams, and systems across education, entrepreneurship, startups, and now as global technology strategist. I’m a Future of Work Nerd and AI Change Hacker, fascinated by how emerging technology is changing the way we work, learn, and build. I believe AI creates the most value when it becomes part of how people think, collaborate, and make decisions—not just another tool they’re asked to use.My career has been anything but linear. I started as a Lecturer, built and ran a design institute for 6 years then lost everything to COVID, helped grow a family business as COO, worked with a unicorn startup as GM, and now serve as an AI Adoption & Enablement Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Across every chapter, one thing has stayed the same: I enjoy helping people and businesses navigate change. Whether it’s scaling operations, improving workflows, leading teams, or making AI useful in everyday work, I’m drawn to turning complex ideas into practical outcomes. Today, I work at the intersection of AI adoption, business strategy, operations, design thinking, and change management—helping enterprises move from AI curiosity to real-world impact. Always learning. Always building. Always enabling what’s next.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

anthropic apis

antigravity

claude code

n8n

Agno

PydanticAI

Work experience

AI Enablement and Adoption Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Jun 2026 - Present · 5 mos, Bengaluru

General Manager at Livspace, Oct 2025 - Jun 2026 · 9 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area

Chief Operating Officer at Wudless, Dec 2023 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos, Bengaluru, Operational Leadership // Software Implementation: Led the deployment of ‘Infurnia’ for modular designs, enhancing efficiency and standardizing the quotation process. // Process Optimization: Streamlined operational workflows, including customer inquiries and sales processes, boosting efficiency and scalability. // Strategic Leadership: Unified stakeholders around common goals, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic vision. // Project Management: Ensured project milestones were met, guaranteeing timely delivery and high client satisfaction. // Quality Control: Instituted quality assurance protocols to uphold superior design and service standards. // Team Development: Mentored designers and spearheaded recruitment and training, fostering a skilled and cohesive team. // SOPs, KPIs, KRAs Development: Developed and implemented SOPs, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Key Result Areas (KRAs) to enhance efficiency. // Operational Streamlining: Managed and optimized cross-functional teams, including design, marketing, and training, to improve overall productivity and reduce costs. // Problem Solving: Addressed and resolved complex operational issues to maintain smooth operations. Strategic Marketing & Growth // Brand and Marketing Innovation: Proposed and implemented strategic ideas for brand enhancement and marketing, elevating the company’s market presence and customer engagement. // Business Plan Development: Created comprehensive business plans and marketing strategies to drive brand growth and market share. // Marketing Materials Development: Developed and optimized all marketing materials, including both physical and digital copies, to support sales and brand initiatives. // Website Optimization: Enhanced website performance and user experience, contributing to increased online engagement and sales. // Catalog Development: Spearheaded the development and optimization of the product catalog, aligning with market trends and customer needs.

Founder and Academician at School of Design, Apr 2020 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, Idea Generation: Identify market gaps and develop innovative business ideas. Business Planning: Create comprehensive business plans and strategies. Risk Management: Assess and manage risks associated with the venture. Startup Setup: Establish the business, secure funding, and legal requirements. Legal Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulations, licenses, and contracts. Obtained necessary licenses and permits for operations. Intellectual Property: Protect trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Product/Service Development: Develop offerings that solve customer problems. Market Research: Analyze target markets, competition, and trends. Marketing Strategy: Develop effective marketing plans to reach the target audience. Marketing ROI: Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and investments. Sales: Drive revenue generation through effective selling techniques. Financial Management: Handle budgets, revenue, expenses, and financial growth. Profit and Loss (P&L) Management: Monitor financial performance and optimize profitability. Team Building: Recruit, lead, and manage a skilled team. Networking: Build valuable connections with partners and mentors. Adaptation: Pivot strategies based on feedback and changing circumstances. Marketing Analytics: Analyze data to refine marketing strategies and ROI. P&L Analysis: Interpret financial statements to assess the business's financial health. Resource Allocation: Allocate funds effectively to maximize ROI and manage costs. Strategic Partnerships: Form alliances to enhance marketing reach and business growth. Brand Management: Establish and maintain a strong brand identity. Brand Strategy: Develop strategies to enhance brand visibility and recognition. Brand Protection: Safeguard the brand's reputation and values. Legal Counsel: Seek legal advice for contracts, disputes, and compliance. Regulatory Adherence: Ensure the business operates within legal frameworks. Crisis Management: Handle legal issues and PR crises effectively.

Investor at HomeCapital, Feb 2020 - Feb 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Academician, Regional Director and Franchise Owner at School of Design, May 2017 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Nagpur Area, India, // Hired and managed in-house marketing, academics and administrating teams ensuring quality // Created and managed digital assets of all branches ensuring consistent brand identity across all platforms // Collaborated with various organisations and professionals for brand engagement // Formulated client handling process, administrative policies and operations // Generated a profit of 15% in 2nd year and a profit of 30% in 3rd year // Analysed marketing/sales data to formulate marketing strategies // Successfully created awareness of a brand expanding from South // Formulating Franchisee Kit

Education

Master's in Design, Industrial Design, PIADS

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), MMCA