About Me

20+ Years in Tech
100+ Engineers Scaled
99.99% Platform Uptime
2 Patents Granted

I'm a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of people, product, and engineering excellence. Over 20 years, I've built engineering organizations from the ground up, scaled them past 100 engineers, and shipped platforms that serve millions with 99.99% reliability.

Currently a Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft, I lead teams that push the boundaries of what cloud platforms can do. Previously, I spent nine years at SAP Labs, rising from Software Architect to Chief Engineering Officer — driving AI-powered digital assistants, enterprise UI frameworks, and mobile-first financial solutions across global markets.

I hold two patents in AI and natural language processing, and I believe the best engineering leaders don't just write code — they build the systems, cultures, and people that create lasting impact.

Check out my career journey and technical expertise.

Career

Principal Software Engineering Manager

Microsoft • 2022 – Present • Bengaluru, India

Leading engineering teams building cloud-scale platforms. Driving technical strategy, operational excellence, and talent development for mission-critical services with 99.99% uptime SLAs.

Chief Engineering Officer

SAP Labs India • 2020 – 2022

Owned end-to-end product delivery, operations, and global engineering team management. Elevated engineering practices across the organization and drove cross-functional alignment for enterprise-grade AI products.

Development Manager & Area Product Owner

SAP Labs India • 2018 – 2020

Dual role leading SAP CoPilot — SAP's AI-powered Digital Assistant and Bot Integration Hub — and its Skill Builder design-time tooling. Oversaw the transition from concept to scalable product used by enterprise customers worldwide.

Software Architect

SAP Labs India • 2013 – 2020

Architected core products spanning AI/ML/NLP digital assistants, the SmartTemplates (Fiori Elements) framework within SAPUI5, and mobile banking solutions for financial institutions. Designed solutions across iOS, Android, and hybrid platforms. Member of SAP's Product Expert Group and Global Mobility SWAT Service Group.

Manager — Product Development

Symphony Teleca • 2010 – 2013

Established new development units from scratch. Identified product opportunities, built delivery pipelines, and managed engineering teams shipping consumer and enterprise mobile products.

Project Manager & Earlier Roles

eNovate Media, Cell Exchange, CTE, ComCreation • 2006 – 2010

Progressive leadership across development management, client-facing delivery, pharmaceutical account management, and onshore-offshore coordination. Built the foundation in hands-on engineering and stakeholder management.

Education

  • MBA, Marketing — Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (2003 – 2005)
  • CDAC, Computer Science — ACTS Bangalore / Savitribai Phule Pune University (2002)
  • BBA (Hons), Marketing — Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (1998 – 2001)

Expertise

Patents

Automatic View Generation Based on Annotations

System for dynamically generating UI views from metadata annotations — eliminating manual template creation and accelerating enterprise application development.

Natural Language Skill Generation for Digital Assistants

Method for automatically generating conversational AI skills from structured data — enabling digital assistants to learn new capabilities without manual programming.

Technical Domains

AI & Machine Learning Natural Language Processing Cloud Platforms Digital Assistants Enterprise Software Mobile Development iOS & Android SAPUI5 / Fiori Java / J2EE HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript Conversational AI Mobile Banking & Payments

Leadership & Certifications

  • Agile Foundations
  • Scrum: The Basics
  • Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers
  • Strategic Thinking in Six Steps
  • Psychological Safety: Innovation, Collaboration & Risk-Taking

What Drives Me

I believe great engineering is ultimately about people. The best platforms are built by teams that trust each other, challenge each other, and grow together. My career has been defined by taking on ambiguous, high-stakes challenges — building teams where none existed, entering domains I had to learn from zero, and shipping products that serve millions. I bring a growth mindset to every problem and every person I work with.

Get in Touch

Whether you want to talk engineering leadership, AI, cloud platforms, or just share ideas — I'd love to hear from you.