Headline

Driving FoodTech Growth and Category | Generalist | 8+ Yrs in Product, Ops & GTM | Ex-Swiggy | Ex - Founding Team @ Swish

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Building Category at FirstClub, Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos, Bengaluru

Founding Member at Swish, Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 · 10 mos, Bengaluru, Part of the early founding team building Swish from 0→1, leading product, category, operations, and early growth. • Built and launched an 80+ SKU portfolio across 8 categories, defining category architecture, pricing, and assortment strategy to drive early market penetration. • Achieved product–market fit within 3 months through rapid R&D cycles, customer feedback loops, and scalable SOPs. • Designed and operationalized central kitchen & warehouse infrastructure with 3-ton/day production capacity, enabling scalable supply and fulfillment. • Built and managed 20+ strategic vendor partnerships, reducing procurement costs by 20% while strengthening supply reliability. • Worked across product, marketing, and growth to shape early go-to-market strategy, merchandising, and demand generation. • Hired and built the initial core team across operations, product, and central kitchen functions. • Established the operational, supply chain, and product systems that formed the foundation for Swish’s early scale.

Business Consultant at Ristara Foods, Mar 2024 - Sep 2024 · 7 mos, Bangalore Urban, • Doubled brand revenue in 6 months through targeted GTM and channel strategies. •Scaled and built social media and brand playbook • Launched 2 flagship retail outlets to increase visibility and direct sales. • Grew aggregator sales by 100% through menu optimization and delivery strategy.

Assistant Manager - Brand Development at Swiggy, Sep 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Received the Swiggstar Award (OND 2022) for a “Never Settle” mindset and consistently exceeding performance benchmarks • Led new product development and program management for in-house brands including The Bowl Company, Istah, Homely, and Soul Rasa • Conceptualized and launched Instacafe, a 10-minute delivery café focused on speed, convenience, and quality • Reduced NPD cycle time by 30% by implementing data-driven frameworks and agile execution models • Delivered 15+ successful product launches aligned with emerging culinary trends and consumer preferences • Drove cross-functional collaboration between culinary, operations, and marketing teams to ensure scalable outcomes • Focused on creating consumer-first, tech-enabled food solutions that deliver operational efficiency and market differentiation

Product Manager - New Initiatives at Hygiene Bigbite Pvt Ltd, Oct 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs, • Spearheaded the development and rapid scaling of multi-brand cloud kitchens, growing from concept to 75 kitchens across 4 major cities. • Led the launch and growth of brands including Andhra Gunpowder, Paratha Envy, Biryani Trip, Ludos Pizza, SI Pizza, and Snack House. • Specialized in menu curation, market analysis, process optimization, and building cost-efficient, scalable operational SOPs. • Played a key role in innovation and business model scaling, helping build a diverse, high-performing kitchen network. • Actively drove learning and development initiatives, equipping cross-functional teams with operational and culinary expertise. • Founded and scaled 1tsp.in, a direct-to-consumer brand, overseeing its growth from ideation to 1,000+ daily orders. • Built and led a 30-member cross-functional team, managing operations, training, customer success, product development, content, and digital presence. • Developed and executed comprehensive growth and GTM strategies, driving traction across digital and offline channels.

Research And Development Specialist at Hygiene Bigbite Pvt Ltd, Jun 2020 - Sep 2020 · 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Strategy & Leadership, Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

Diploma of Education, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, City & Guilds of London Art School