About
Visionary CEO and Product & Technology Leader with over two decades of deep tech expertise, specializing in AI/ML, Computer Vision, Signal Processing, and Deep Learning. Proven track record in driving innovation, from securing DGCA certifications for advanced drone logistics to scaling product management teams and leading successful company acquisitions. A Dean's Merit Scholar and Top Scorer from IIT Kanpur, adept at leveraging cutting-edge technology to achieve significant business growth, market expansion, and strategic exits.
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Work
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
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Summary
Leading India's innovation in drone technology across enterprise logistics, agriculture & defence.
Highlights
Achieved DGCA Type Certification for ATVA-1 hybrid cargo drone (2kg payload, 60km range), enabling advanced logistics operations.
Secured certification for Vihaa agricultural drone, resulting in 40% reduction in pesticide use and a sevenfold improvement in efficiency.
Led development of ATVA-2 (>6kg payload) and a Multi-50 heavy-lift platform, expanding capabilities for drone logistics.
Pioneered BVLOS capabilities with RF, LTE, and satellite communications, establishing infrastructure for nationwide drone logistics.
Lytx Inc.
|Product Management
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Built and scaled a 13-member Product Management team while driving AI-driven product development and compliance.
Highlights
Built and scaled a 13-member Product Management team, enhancing product development and delivery capabilities.
Deployed AWS-based PII blurring (MobileNet) to achieve GDPR/CCPA compliance, safeguarding sensitive data for global operations.
Developed advanced transformer models for real-time road-condition and weather estimation on in-vehicle devices, improving predictive analytics.
Launched AI-driven risk detection (AI-12 device) across LATAM, expanding market reach and enhancing vehicle safety solutions.
Led the successful integration of DryvAmigo into Lytx India's GCC hub, streamlining operations post-acquisition.
DryvAmigo
|Founder & CEO
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Founded and led DryvAmigo, developing an edge AI-based Driver Monitoring System that achieved Product-Market Fit and was acquired by Lytx.
Highlights
Founded and led DryvAmigo, developing an edge AI-powered Driver Monitoring System (DMS) for detecting drowsiness, distraction, and inattention.
Secured strategic partnership with Qualcomm for a CES 2019 showcase, demonstrating automotive NPU integration.
Achieved Product-Market Fit (PMF), culminating in a successful acquisition by Lytx, validating market value and innovation.
PathPartner Technologies
|Co-founder & VP Products
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Co-founded PathPartner Technologies, driving product strategy and innovation as VP Products across various deep tech verticals.
Highlights
Co-founded PathPartner Technologies and served as VP Products for 15 years, driving strategic product development and growth.
Created and launched Zoapi, a meeting-room SaaS solution, which was successfully acquired by WeWork India.
Incubated In-Cabin DMS technology, which later spun off as DryvAmigo, demonstrating entrepreneurial vision.
Delivered HEVC/H.265 codecs for global OEM multimedia servers, establishing a strong presence in video compression.
Headed multiple machine learning, computer vision, and deep learning projects on leading processors (Qualcomm, TI, Intel).
Built robust IoT and multimedia platforms, expanding the company's product portfolio across diverse industry verticals.
Emuzed
|Engineering Manager, Audio
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
Managed audio engineering teams, delivering audio codecs to leading mobile OEMs and generating significant recurring revenue.
Highlights
Managed audio engineering, delivering codecs to 7 out of 10 top mobile OEMs and achieving significant market penetration.
Generated $1.5M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) through strategic product and client management.
Led a 15-person engineering team, achieving zero attrition over 5 years through effective leadership and mentorship.
Volunteer
FICCI Road Safety Sub-committee
|Member
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Summary
Contributed to policy and initiatives aimed at improving road safety through technology and advocacy.
Highlights
Actively participated in the FICCI Road Safety Sub-committee since 2019, influencing national safety policies.
Leveraged expertise in AI/ML and automotive technology to recommend solutions for enhanced road safety.
Various DeepTech VCs & AI Startups
|Advisor
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Summary
Provided strategic guidance and technical expertise to venture capital firms and emerging AI startups.
Highlights
Advised DeepTech VCs on investment strategies and due diligence for AI-focused ventures.
Mentored AI startups on product roadmap, technology stack, and market positioning, fostering growth and innovation.
NASSCOM Product Council
|Member & DeepTech Mentor
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Summary
Contributed to the strategic direction of the Indian product ecosystem and mentored emerging deep tech startups.
Highlights
Served as a Product Council Member for NASSCOM (2021-2023), shaping initiatives for the Indian tech product landscape.
Provided mentorship to DeepTech startups, fostering innovation and guiding product development strategies.
Education
IIM Bangalore
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PGPEM
Analytics-driven Strategy, Cost Optimization, Competitive Analysis
Grade: Dean's Merit Scholar
Courses
Analytics-driven strategy
Cost optimization
Competitive analysis
IIT Kanpur
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M.Tech
Digital Signal Processing
Grade: CGPA 10/10 (Top Scorer)
Courses
Speech recognition (HMMs & NNs)
Adaptive/statistical DSP
NIE Mysore
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BE
Electronics & Communication
Grade: University 2nd Rank
Skills
Signal Processing
Adaptive/statistical DSP, HMM/NN speech recognition.
Computer Vision & AI/ML
Driver safety, Hazard prediction, Privacy-preserving AI.
Deep Learning Productization
Edge + cloud deployment, Optimized inference.
Drone Tech & Compliance
DGCA-certified UAVs, BVLOS communication systems.
Leadership & Strategy
Incubation, Product-Market Fit (PMF), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Scale-up.