I am -
. . . a computer engineer turned product manager, currently pursuing my MBA at University of California, Irvine
I'm passionate about building data-driven, user-first products that solve meaningful problems and scale with purpose. My journey spans AI, Product Analytics, and mobile systems. This page brings together the experience that shaped it
Latest CV can be found here
Work Experience
Irvine, California, Irvine
Beall Applied Innovation connects UC Irvine research with industry, helping innovators turn breakthrough ideas into market-ready solutions and fueling Orange County’s innovation ecosystem.
Jun. 2025 - Aug. 2025
As a Strategy Manager
As a Product Manager
Product Operations Intern
Business Development Manager
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Architected and deployed AI-agent automation for the Proof-of-Product grant workflow, reducing reviewer cycle time by 50% and improving stakeholder Net Promoter Score by 40%, enabling higher program throughput and faster funding decisions
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Led a CIO-directed cluster strategy initiative, mapping researcher–founder–investor networks and prioritizing cluster strengths, accelerating executive decision-making by 50% and unlocking new fundraising opportunities
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Owned investor segmentation and outreach optimization, designing targeted CRM workflows and playbooks that aligned capital with program needs and drove $2M in strategic capital alignment
Radix
The Directi Group
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Radix is a leading domain registry that operates top-level domains like .store, .tech, and .online, helping individuals and businesses build strong digital identities.
Jul. 2022 - Jul. 2024
As a Product Manager
As a Software Engineer
Product Manager
Specialist Application Engineer
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Architected and shipped an AI-powered revenue forecasting feature by revamping a $ ##,### NPV engine, defining KPIs and automating model retraining, uplifting forecast accuracy by 20% and cutting cycle time by 80%
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Spearheaded an ML-driven anomaly detection MVP, leveraging agile prioritization and cross-functional stakeholder demonstrations to enhance daily domain-registration monitoring, increasing anomaly detection rates by 45% and slashing response time by 60%
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Designed and implemented a P&L reporting automation framework, building standardized data pipelines and executive dashboards that eliminated 85% of manual tasks and saved 120 hours per quarter in financial review cycles
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Drove product ownership and roadmap execution for end-to-end Data Science platforms, mentoring a two-person team to deliver classification models and global sales forecasting system processing $ ###,### in monthly revenue, with 100% coverage of requirements and sprint backlogs
Aug. 2021 - Jun. 2022
As a Product Manager
As a Software Engineer
Associate Product Manager
Senior Associate Application Engineer
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Led development of a scalable data management and automation platform with two specialists, driving $ #,### in annual savings and accelerating the team's data-driven decision making
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Orchestrated cost-optimization initiatives through detailed bottleneck analysis and resource planning, achieving an 80% reduction in operational expenditure despite a 50% surge in project inflow
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Streamlined legacy monolith into microservices by accurately identifying service boundaries and extracting core modules, boosting deployment velocity and system maintainability
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Designed and deployed improved version of a real-time abuse domain detection pipeline integrated with Netcraft alerts, building ingestion workflows and dashboard notifications that cut malicious-domain time-to-response by 98%
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Architected a universal unique key generation framework combining creation timestamps with domain identifiers, improving cross-system query performance, by over 20% and simplifying data joins
Pune, Maharashtra, India
HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations, serving more than 40 million customers globally through Retail, Commercial, and Investment Banking operations.
Jul. 2019 - Aug. 2021
As a Product Manager
As a Software Engineer
iOS Development Engineer
Software Engineer
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Drove $ ###, ### in incremental revenue over 4-month launch of the gamified insurance-based mobile app (HSBC Life Well+), leading UI design implementation and API integration across design and engineering teams and earning Bloomberg Financial Award 2021
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Orchestrated a dynamic country specific UI content pipeline, conducting feasibility analysis and stakeholder workshops to automate localization, saving $ ##, ### annually and empowering non-technical teams to manage all screen copy
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Engineered secure mobile banking features, including daily statements and credit card management, through cross-functional collaboration with QA and business partners, delivering critical functionality to over 2 million customers and advancing HSBC's digitalization strategy
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Accelerated delivery under tight deadlines by implementing complex UI and API changes within on sprint, trimming 14% off planned cycles and earning Technologist of the Quarter recognition for agile stakeholders' management and innovation
Pro bono & Internships
Pro bono
Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024
Los Angeles, California, United States
As a Marketing Consultant:
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I analyzed client’s brand and social media positioning, benchmarking against regional competitors to identify strategic gaps and uncover growth opportunities
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I researched Instagram best practices and examined six months of engagement data to craft a targeted content strategy projected to boost engagement by 60%
Pro bono
Jul. 2022 - Dec. 2022
Vasai Virar, Maharashtra, India
As a Consultant:
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I led the end-to-end implementation of a geo-tracking solution for a major government organization, designing location capture with photographic evidence to eliminate duplicate capital works and streamline field oversight.
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I optimized annual budget utilization and orchestrated multi-platform payment workflows, integrating physical and financial approval processes to accelerate payment cycles, ensure accuracy, and drive significant time savings.
Internship
Jun. 2018 - Jul. 2018
Gurugram, Haryana, India
As a Software Engineer Intern at Uncharted Infolabs (EnrichAI):
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I envisioned and launched a telematics Android app adopted by 10+ logistics companies and 100+ vehicles, contributing to a forecasted $4 M topline in 2018.
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I architected a resilient background data-sync framework with local buffering, ensuring seamless UX despite weak connectivity and preserving 100% data integrity.
Internship
Jul. 2017
Pune, Maharashtra, India
As a Android Engineer Intern at Abell Electro-Soft Technologies, I developed multiple Android app screens for TAGO, integrated RESTful APIs with Retrofit, and conducted comprehensive quality and stress testing. This experience honed my mobile development expertise, introduced me to robust API integration practices, and reinforced a performance-focused approach to delivering scalable, user-centric features.
Internship
NP Infoserve Technologies
Jun. 2016 - Jul. 2016
Thane, Maharashtra, India
During a two week engineering internship at NP Infoserve, I trained under mentor Pankaj Gupta on data collection, normalization, and database design. I built tables, wrote views and procedures on MSSQL 2008, honing skills in data organization and query optimization and demonstrating innovation and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Education
Sept. 2024 - Jun. 2026
(Expected)
School Name: The Paul Merage School of Business
Degree: Masters in Business Administration (MBA STEM)​
4293 Pereira Dr, Irvine, CA 92697
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CGPA: 3.9 / 4.0
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Awards & Scholarship: Academic Merit Tuition; Teaching Assistantship; National Black Membership
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Teaching Assistantship:
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Winter 25 - Intro to Managerial Finance
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Spring 25 - Marketing
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Fall 25 - Management of Information Technology
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Leadership & Extracurriculars: Executive Vice President, Technology, UCI Paul Merage Product Club; Executive Vice President, Finance, Merage Consulting Club
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Case Competitions:
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2024 Tepper Tech Innovation Challenge,
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Wharton School of Business ESG Initiative - Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge​
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Projects & Capstone Work:
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Meta Remote Work Analysis - Bridging the Virtual Gap: Policy and Recommendation
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Real Estate AI Project - AI Disruption in US Real Estate Construction
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Cybersecurity Strategy - SentinelOne's struggle with Profitability
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Consumer Research - EatFresh Customer Survey and Analysis
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Coursework (STEM): New Product Development, Strategy, Marketing Principles, Business Analytics, Driving Profitability, Business Dynamics, Competing in the Digital Age, Organisation Leadership, Microeconomics, Financial Accounting, Managerial Finance, Operations and Strategy
Aug. 2015 - Jun. 2019
School Name: Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (Netaji Subhas University of Technology)
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Engineering
Azad Hind Fauj Marg, Dwarka Sector-3, Dwarka, Delhi, 110078, India
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CGPA: 7.8 / 10.0; First-class graduate
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Leadership & Extracurriculars:
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Head of Sponsorship team, Moksha (Annual Technical Fest), 2015-16
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Operations Head, Prayaas, The Neighbourhood Project. An education initiative for underprivileged students, 2017-2019
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Projects & Capstone Work:
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Terminal-based Battleship Game​
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Vinayaka Builders Mobile App
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Cataract Detection Model with Mobile App integration
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Starter's Guide to Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN)
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Bachelor Capstone Work: Deep-Learning based Music Recommendation Engine using word2vec
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Entrepreneurship:
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Built an Android application on Content Management System for colleges as part of a Stealth Startup
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Competitions & Hackathon:
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Hackathon finalist by Election Commission of India - public transport + polling solution
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Soccer Tournament - Inter-college runner-up as Team Captain
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Internships:
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Interned at NP Infoserve Technologies
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Abell Electro-soft Technologies
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EnrichAI
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Coursework (STEM): Introduction to Programming (C/C++), Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Discrete Maths and Design of Algorithm, Operating System, Computer Architecture, Computer and Translator Design (Compilers), Theory of Automata and Formal Language, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Expert System
Apr. 2007 - Mar. 2015
Also known as: Delhi Public School - Kuwait
Middle School (Class 5th - Class 8th) and High School (Class 9th - Class 12th)
Computer Science Pathways
49 South street, Al Ahmadi, Kuwait
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Academic Standing: 97% in Class 12 CBSE; #1 Rank - School & Country
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Awards & Scholarship: Merit Scholarship Awarded (2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15)
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Leadership & Extracurriculars: House Prefect (2014-15)
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Projects & Capstone Work: Library Management System (Computer Capstone Project)
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Competitions & Hackathons:
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Theatre Drama, Mono-acting, Dance​
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Sports: Soccer, Cricket, Swimming
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Other Distinctions: Cleared JEE-Main (Indian Engineering Admission Test) with All-India Rank 9168 (Total candidates: 1.3M)
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Language & Other Skills: Arabic (Third Language)
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Coursework (STEM): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, & Computer Science (C++ & Python)
Apr. 2000 - Mar. 2006
Primary School (Class 1st - Class 4th)
Vadadla, Bharuch, Gujarat 392015, India
As an active child, I was involved in all sports and events possible at my age. Soccer, Cricket, Cycling, Karate, Swimming, etc. I participated events at my school-level and district-level in Fancy Dress Competition, Story Reciting Competition, Stage Drama, Dance Competition, etc and mostly stood in the top 5 position. ​
Projects
SentinelOne's Struggle with Profitability
In this project, I led my team in analyzing SentinelOne’s strategic position within the cybersecurity industry, evaluating its financial performance, competitive landscape, and operational challenges. We recommended targeted acquisitions and cost optimization to address profitability issues, enhance platform value, and support sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving market
EatFresh - Customer Survey and Analysis
My team analyzed Eat Fresh, a customizable meal kit service, to identify strategies for market differentiation and customer retention. Using conjoint analysis, we found affordability and subscription flexibility were most important to consumers. We recommended a dual product strategy by offering budget friendly and premium meal kits to address diverse needs and strengthen Eat Fresh’s position in the meal kit market
NeoNest Builders disrupting US Construction Industry
I led my team in launching NeoNest Builders, an AI-driven, sustainable homebuilding company. We identified industry challenges, developed strategies for automating construction and optimizing supply chains, and outlined phased AI adoption and workforce upskilling to position NeoNest as a leader in modular, tech-enabled residential construction.
Analysed Meta's Remote Work Policy
My team analyzed Meta’s transition from in-office to remote and then hybrid work, assessing its impact on communication, coordination, productivity, and employee morale. We identified challenges and benefits of hybrid work and recommended strategies to align work policies with Meta’s business goals and improve team effectiveness in a hybrid environment.
Analysed Depreciation Strategy in Amazon’s Financials
My team analyzed Amazon’s depreciation methods and their impact on profitability, asset utilization, and financial transparency. We examined how accelerated and straight-line depreciation affect operating expenses, asset valuation, and investor assessment. Our study highlighted the strategic role of depreciation in reflecting operational realities and supporting Amazon’s infrastructure-heavy AWS business model.
Deep learning based Music Recommendation Engine
My team built deep neural network architectures for music recommender systems using item embeddings generated with Word2Vec, the foundational technique behind modern GPT models. By leveraging these embeddings, we addressed cold start and data sparsity issues, enabling more accurate and personalized recommendations than traditional filtering methods.
Certifications
AI Tools and Strategies for PM
Issued: September 2025
I gained practical, hands on skills to apply AI in product management. I learned prompt design, discovery acceleration, and feedback synthesis to turn raw data into useful insights. I practiced writing user stories, PRDs, and prioritizing roadmaps with clear frameworks. I improved messaging and competitive analysis, using structured prompts, safeguards, and human judgment to validate and act confidently at scale.
Issued: August 2025
I gained practical skills in market research to guide product choices, summarize insights, and apply B2B methods. I learned to analyze consumer behavior, segment audiences, build personas, and map enterprise buying centers. I practiced competitive analysis using frameworks and Jobs to be Done, including Microsoft tools. Finally, I understood AI product markets, trust challenges, partnerships, and regulatory impacts on strategy.
Issued: August 2025
I gained a strong foundation in enterprise product management by mastering strategy, vision, roadmaps, and life cycle management while honing skills in market research, competitive analysis, and prioritization. I learned to apply Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and compliance frameworks, enabling me to build secure, scalable, customer centric enterprise products that align with business success.
Issued: May 2023
Gained hands-on experience in driving digital innovation through ISB’s Digital Transformation certification, learning to apply AI, cloud, and data analytics for strategic impact. As part of the capstone project, I conducted detailed customer research and developed a digital business model for Hotel Baroneii, aligning technology adoption with customer needs and business goals.
Issued: September 2021
Developed strong project planning and execution skills through a comprehensive course on Project Management Mastery, focused on avoiding the ten most common project pitfalls. Gained practical expertise in building Gantt charts, PERT diagrams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholders using the PMP framework. The course strengthened my ability to lead projects confidently across any domain.
Issued: November 2021 - November 2022
Built hands-on expertise in developing cloud applications through the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) certification. Gained in-depth knowledge of Azure services, including compute, storage, and security. Learned to design, build, test, and maintain cloud solutions using Azure SDKs, APIs, and DevOps tools, equipping me to develop scalable, reliable cloud-native applications.