High Trust AI Leader
I help organizations build AI systems that are reliable, governable, and safe at runtime. My work focuses on AI observability, output validation, policy enforcement, hallucination control, and decision-layer governance so AI can be trusted before it reaches the user.
Built for startups and enterprises operating in high-stakes environments, where AI needs to be accurate, auditable, and business-safe.
Experience : Building High Trust AI Solutions
Chief Technology Officer
Vigilronyx AI Pvt Ltd • India
Feb 2026 – Present • Bengaluru, India
- Architected autonomous drone MVP with ArduPilot/ROS 2 and RTK integration, unlocking $2M+ vigilance contract pipeline by demonstrating 50% faster data capture vs. manual methods in enterprise pilots.
- Forged partnerships with Malabar drone ecosystem players, driving 40% ops cost reductions through AWS SITL optimization and real-time telemetry, enabling pre-seed scalability to 10x flight volume without added headcount.
Engineering Head – Receivables Tech India
Amazon • India
Apr 2019 – Jan 2026 • Bengaluru, India
- Driven widespread automation in receivables processing, streamlining financial operations.
- Optimized cash flow management and effectively reduced bad debts through tech-driven solutions.
- Championed culture initiatives that led to a measurable increase in manager satisfaction scores.
Sr. Technical Program Manager – India Advertising Technology
Amazon • India
Mar 2017 – Apr 2019 • Bengaluru, India
- Achieved 10x growth in advertising relevance metrics through algorithmic improvements.
- Doubled overall team efficiency by designing and implementing specialized program workflows.
Engineering Manager
Cisco India
May 2008 – Mar 2017 • Bengaluru, India
- Led successful set-top box launches across multiple global markets.
- Achieved an 80% reduction in infrastructure costs through architectural optimization.
- Designed robust architecture for large-scale delivery systems, ensuring scalability and performance.
Early Career & Software Engineering Roles
2001 – 2008
Developed deep technical expertise through various software engineering positions at HCL Technologies and STMicroelectronics, focusing on scalable software solutions and embedded systems.
Certifications
Gen AI Learning Plan for Technical Amazonian Job Roles
AWS • Jan 2026
Chief Technology Officer Program
ISB • Jun 2024
Featured Content Hub
Case Study
Generative AI Strategy for Enterprise Innovation
Led the architectural design of a reusable LLM framework that reduced operational overhead by 40% across various business segments.
Innovation
US Patent: Data Privacy in Distributed AI Systems
Invented a novel method for real-time data anonymization, enabling GDPR compliance in global high-frequency advertising pipelines.
Leadership
Strategic AI Transformation Roadmap for Executives
A framework designed for CTOs and Engineering Leaders to move from legacy architectures to AI-native systems while managing cultural transition.
Public Speaking
Global AI Keynote 2024
Notable Accomplishments & Awards
US Patent (11,228,568) (Jan 2022)
“Anonymization of User Data for Privacy Across Distributed Computing Systems”; innovation in data security and privacy.
Above & Beyond Award (Q4 2020)
Demonstrated ownership and commitment exceeding role expectations as SDM.
Inventor Award (Q4 2018)
Filed patent application with the US Patent Office for novel solutions.
WaveTank Top 10 Innovation Award (Q3 2018)
Ranked in the top 10 innovative ideas (out of 300) in the Amazon WaveTank competition.
GDPR Bar Raiser Award (Q3 2018)
Led Amazon’s GDPR compliance initiatives across India Advertising teams.
Cowboy Award (Q4 2017)
Launched multiple India-specific advertising tools within a single year, improving business outcomes.