Headline

Technology & Engineering Leader | AEM & MarTech Platform Strategy, AI-Augmented Engineering & High-Retention Team Leadership | 20+ Years at Akamai

About

I help large enterprises turn ageing digital platforms into stable, scalable systems — without the disruption that usually comes with it. Over 20+ years at Akamai Technologies, I have owned the technology strategy and roadmap for the company's two flagship external properties, Akamai.com and Linode.com. My focus has been building platforms and teams that hold up under scale, not just ship features. I led the transformation from a legacy CMS to Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), architecting a multi-site delivery model on a full-stack Java, OSGi, and Sling backend with a React frontend — serving both properties from one reusable codebase, with only one hotfix deployment needed in five years. I set technical direction and hold the architecture line through code and pull-request review, rather than writing production code day to day. AI-augmented engineering is part of how I run the team — GitHub Copilot in regular use, an active Claude Code proof-of-concept, and AI-generated documentation and Figma-to-code conversion that have cut delivery and documentation time by a good margin. What I bring to a technology leadership role: Platform & architecture strategy — Multi-site, componentized architectures built for reuse, reliability, and scale. Enterprise CMS transformation — Hands-on experience through legacy-to-modern CMS migrations (Plone → SDL Tridion → Adobe AEM), with the discipline to do it with minimal risk. MarTech & vendor strategy — Leading technology portfolio and vendor evaluations, including the process that selected our customer data platform, plus integrations connecting Salesforce CRM and other MarTech tools. Lean, high-retention team leadership — Engineering and QA teams that own execution independently. Over 13+ years leading this function, only one voluntary departure — built on clear ownership and steady technical direction. Executive & cross-functional stakeholder management — Regularly aligning Marketing, Product, IT, Security, and executive leadership on technology direction and roadmap trade-offs. Compliance & visibility — SME for privacy/cookie compliance (OneTrust); early mover on optimizing web properties for discoverability by generative AI engines (GEO). This is the operating model I bring: stable platforms, lean high-performing teams, AI-augmented delivery, and clear executive partnership — built to scale without the usual disruption. Website Development | Enterprise CMS & AEM | MarTech & CDP Strategy | AI-Augmented Engineering | Team Leadership | Agile & Scrum | Stakeholder Management

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

claude code

gemini

github copilot

Work experience

Senior Manager, Website Development at Akamai Technologies, Jul 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos, Bangalore, India, Own technology strategy and roadmap for Akamai's two flagship digital properties, Akamai.com and Linode.com, setting the long-term direction for underlying architecture and platform investments. Led the enterprise CMS transformation from SDL Tridion to Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), architecting a multi-site delivery model on reusable, standardized components that serves both properties from a single codebase. Built and run a lean engineering organization (4 developers, 4 QA engineers) on two-week agile sprint cycles — a delivery model stable enough to need only one hotfix deployment in 5 years on AEM. Sustained a high-retention leadership track record: only one voluntary departure from the team in over 13 years, built on clear ownership and consistent technical direction. Drive technology strategy alignment across Marketing, Product, IT, Security, and executive leadership — translating business priorities into platform roadmap decisions. Serve as subject matter expert for OneTrust, owning cookie and privacy compliance across all Akamai digital properties. Extended Akamai.com and Linode.com's discoverability into generative AI search by optimizing for GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) — ahead of broader industry adoption.

Manager - Digital Properties at Akamai Technologies, Oct 2013 - Jul 2018 · 4 yrs 10 mos, Hybrid, Managed Akamai.com's development on the Plone platform and led its transformation to SDL Tridion — a migration that later became the technical and process foundation for the shift to Adobe AEM. Held end-to-end ownership of Akamai's digital property portfolio, spanning the public-facing corporate website, blogs.akamai.com, and the corporate intranet. Managed email delivery infrastructure via Silverpop, supporting marketing and corporate communications initiatives across the organization. Built and led the Digital Properties function for five years — establishing the team ownership and delivery track record that led to promotion to Senior Manager in 2018.

Project Group Head at Ogilvy & Mather, May 2012 - Sep 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, I am responsible for all project deliveries for 2 clients on a worldwide level – Lenovo and a FMCG MNC ~ For Lenovo, I spearhead the team delivering various digital assets and developing interactive campaigns for all geographies that Lenovo operates in. Responsible for the delivery of web production, and the day to day digital and creative output. This role covers all stages of development including brief, design, development testing and final delivery. ~ For FMCG MNC, I have been managing projects primarily involving banner production, creation of microsites and maintainenance of websites. ~ I have been actively contributing and participating in various digital pitches on a global level – within as well as outside the network. ~ Successfully pioneered HTML-based development for Microsites instead of Flash for various campaign microsites.

Delivery Manager at LBi India, May 2008 - May 2012 · 4 yrs 1 mo, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, ~ I was responsible for all project deliveries across 2 divisions – India and US. The US business primarily offers software development outsourcing across the world while the Indian business is a full-service Interactive Agency offering services to top-notch Indian clients. ~ As a Delivery Manager for US Operations, I was responsible for Client Relationship Management and Project Management for all the clients. Projects range from Web Development, Web-based Application Development, Stand-alone Application Development, Quality Assurance & Testing to Digital Creative Development. I also provide my strategic and tactical inputs to the agencies in responding to RFPs and preparing proposals. ~ As a Delivery Manager for India, I handled a myriad set of responsibilities ranging from Business Analysis, Project Management, Relationship Marketing, Business Development, Client Servicing to Delivery Management. Projects cover the entire gamut of a Digital Agency offering – Interactive Marketing Campaigns, Social Media Marketing & Monitoring (including Facebook app development), Website/Microsite Development, Web Application Development. ~ Business development and responding to RFPs formed an integral part of my responsibilities across the two divisions. Cross-selling and up-selling the client to increase revenues from existing clients and offering new services is one of the key aspects of my role. ~ Defining processes and ensuring they are executed across the board by various departments was one of key responsibilities in addition to being instrumental in setting up the Social Media promotions approach. ~ “Employee of the Year 2010” at LBi India for improving US business and supporting in establishment of Indian operations. Roles: Project Management, Account Management, Client Servicing, New Business Development, Resource Management, Relationship Marketing.

Account Manager at Tribal DDB India, Apr 2006 - May 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos, • Business Development and Liasoning with International clients. • Account Planning, Account Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance and Development of Technical Documentation for clients like British Telecom and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. • Website Development and Project Management of Volkswagen website.

Program Manager at Indigo Consulting, Feb 2005 - Apr 2006 · 1 yr 3 mos, ~ Anchored Website Development projects with lead-generation focus and Content Management System (Interwoven TeamSite or Custom) for industry leaders like HDFC Bank, Morarjee Textiles and Taj Air. ~ Website Maintenance involving planning and implementing strategic online promotions, content and functionality updates and additions to leverage effectiveness of web as a medium for HDFC Bank, Hungama TV and Indigo Consulting. ~ Intensive email marketing campaigns across financial product groups. ~ Development of customized web-based applications. ~ Head of in-house SEO Team handling projects across various sectors - Taj Hotels, Taj Pierre, Taj Air, Rentfusion, Indigo Consulting, Wipro Lighting and Morarjee Textiles. SEO Initiatives - keyword analysis, developing SEO strategy, on-site optimization, submission to directories & search engines, link building strategy, and maintenance of SE performance.

Junior account executive at Urja Communications Pvt Ltd, Sep 2003 - Feb 2005 · 1 y 5 mo, Mumbai

Education

PGDACM, Advertising, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

Bachelors in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Operations, GLS Institute of Business Administration