Headline

AI-Native Engineering Leader | Software, Data & Platform Systems | Building Scalable Engineering Organizations | CXO Incubator | Doctoral Candidate in AI/ML

About

I build engineering organizations and platforms that turn data and AI into measurable business impact. In a world where technology is abundant but trust is scarce, I design systems and teams that scale with clarity, accountability, and measurable outcomes. About Me: With nearly two decades in software engineering, I have grown from building applications to leading engineering across software, data, and platform systems. At Walmart, I lead Data Governance and Control engineering, managing 35+ engineers across 3 squads. I delivered $45M+ annual impact in supplier payment modernization, improving efficiency and reliability in critical financial workflows. I also built three zero-to-one data and observability platforms, enabling scalable, reliable systems with near-zero operational overhead. I increasingly operate beyond direct team leadership to drive alignment across teams and leaders, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and executing across globally distributed teams. I work at the intersection of technology, business, and risk, with a focus on building systems and organizations that scale effectively. Why Connect With Me: I engage with leaders building and scaling technology in the AI era. I am particularly interested in: - Scaling engineering organizations - Building Software, data, and AI platforms for outcome - Navigating governance and execution in complex systems I also mentor and coach emerging leaders, especially those stepping into leadership or expanding their scope. If you’re building, scaling, or transitioning into leadership, feel free to connect. I Am Passionate About: I am passionate about building AI-native systems, scaling engineering organizations, and developing leaders who drive business impact. I ensure technology aligns with measurable outcomes, not just technical success. Outside of work, I am an avid reader, Toastmaster, and public speaker, continuously investing in learning and communication. Key Skills: - Software, Data & AI Platform Strategy (Application Engineering, GenAI, Governance, and Observability) - Engineering Leadership (Org Design, Scaling Leaders, and Execution Excellence) - Enterprise Architecture (Distributed Systems, and Platform-First Thinking) - Business & Financial Impact (Outcome-driven engineering, and ROI focus) - Executive Stakeholder Management (Product, Finance, and CXO alignment) - Domain Expertise (Retail, Supply Chain, and Finance) - Digital & AI Transformation (Multi Agent Systems and Responsible AI for Businesses)

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

github copilot

langgraph

notebooklm

obsidian

LlamaIndex

Work experience

Director of Engineering at Walmart Global Tech India, Jul 2026 - Present · 2 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Leading engineering for Walmart’s Global Marketplace platform, building the strategic capabilities that power Walmart’s promise: help customers save money and live better. My team’s impact is measured by what matters most: seller and customer NPS, GMV growth, and profitable P&L outcomes for Walmart.

Senior Manager II, Software Engineering at Walmart Global Tech India, Dec 2023 - Jul 2026 · 2 yrs 8 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, • Directed the development of supplier data and data quality platforms to support enterprise finance and GenAI initiatives. • Led a diverse team of over 35 software and data engineers across multiple platforms and application teams. • Achieved a remarkable $60M+ annual business impact by modernizing vendor payment and analytics systems.

Senior Engineering Manager I at Walmart Global Tech India, Jun 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, • Spearheaded engineering leadership within the Finance Data Organization, bridging technology and finance. • Mentored a team of over 15 engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. • Drove the development of sophisticated data products to optimize financial processes and ensure timely vendor payments. • Accelerated digital transformation by implementing a modern data platform, positioning Walmart Global Tech India at the forefront of technological advancement.

Technical Manager at Motorola Solutions, Oct 2019 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos, Bangalore, • Led a talented engineering team in developing the Theatro(now Motorola Solutions) Cloud Manager platform, enhancing performance for hourly employees. • Managed project execution and module design, ensuring alignment with Theatro Labs' vision. • Fostered team excellence through mentorship and goal-setting, while engaging customers to address their technical challenges.

Software Architect at Anuvu, Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bangalore, India, • Served as the Architect of the Network Resource Manager (NRM) for the SD-WAN Controller, utilizing Python and Django. • Led a team through the feature development process, fostering innovation and efficiency in network resource management. • Collaborated with stakeholders in a distributed team to streamline communication and integrate features effectively.

Senior Lead Engineer at ADTRAN, Sep 2015 - Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Bangalore, • Developed applications for the ADVA Ensemble Controller, specializing in SDN (OpenDaylight) technology. • Created Layer 3/Layer 2 VPN network models for SD-WAN, enhancing overlay designs. • Led performance management initiatives within the Ensemble Networking Controller, contributing to topological feature design.

Technical Lead -SAM(Service Aware Manager) Design at Nokia, Apr 2013 - Aug 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Bangalore, • Specialized in implementing golden configuration management for SR and XRS routers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. • Designed and executed intelligent power management solutions for XRS routers, enhancing power consumption efficiency. • Developed a user-friendly Power Management Dashboard on the SAM Web GUI framework for efficient monitoring of power metrics.

Senior Software Engineer at BlueRose Technologies, Sep 2011 - Jul 2012 · 10 mo, Bangalore

Senior Software Engineer at Ciana, Jul 2010 - Mar 2013 · 2 y 8 mo, Bangalore

Senior Software Engineer at Tejas Networks, Mar 2010 - Sep 2011 · 1 y 6 mo, Bangalore

Software Engineer at NMSWorks Pvt Ltd, Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 · 2 y 9 mo, Chennai

Education

Executive Education, Senior Management Program, Business Administration and Management, General, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Doctor's Degree (Doctor of Business Administration), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Walsh College