He has a technological foresight that is both profound and transformative. He was pivotal during the multi-cloud-native architectural revolution at various platforms. He is an award-winning Multi-Cloud Technology Architect who has been working in the technology sector for over 18 years of extensive experience in technical project management across various industries including, software development, information technology, and cybersecurity. He has contributed his knowledge and brought a wealth of expertise and insights that align with the goals and standards of Cloud Architecture.

Throughout his career, he has been a figure driving innovation, business leadership, strategic management, and a commitment to excellence. At Data Core Systems, where he served as the Sr Technology Architect (Multi-Cloud), he was the driving force behind the product teams for Application design and Development, Application Performance Management, and Support. He has experience also encompasses many years in Banking, Health Care, Retail, Research, and Scientific projects, where he honed his abilities in Project lead architecture, Service Delivery Management, Cloud Services, and Open-Source technologies. This unique blend of experiences has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both the public and private sector challenges and opportunities in IT.

Before his illustrious tenure at Data Core Systems, he worked in various countries around the Globe – Africa, North America region, Europe, and Canada, led teams on full Lifecycle implementations which included analyses, business requirements, design, build, and testing for US, APAC and EMEA customers. He sharpened his expertise at renowned entities like KSwiss, UGI-AmeriGas, Infosys, African Development Bank, ULTA, and Procter and Gamble. His trailblazing journey is further accentuated by the multiple U.S. clients to his name, each emblematic of his ceaseless quest for technological brilliance.

Strict attention to removing duplications and improving security protocols was at the core of this project. With the help of a multidisciplinary team, he successfully strengthened their digital perimeter against malicious activity and intrusion attempts by deploying state-of-the-art security proxies, firewalls, and other security components.

Leading the migration project to create cutting-edge security devices was one of his most notable accomplishments. By utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, he not only strengthened their defense capabilities but also saw a notable 20% increase in revenue. This achievement is further demonstrated by enhanced cross-device security, which shields their business and its stakeholders from a range of cyberthreats.

His approach revolved around integrating Fortinet security manager and firewall technology, taking advantage of their powerful capabilities to strengthen defenses and optimize security procedures. He made sure that our defenses remained flexible and responsive in the face of new threats because he was a troubleshooting expert who was dedicated to keeping up with the latest trends.

His organization became a shining example of preparedness and resilience in the wake of the cybersecurity issues of 2023. By taking preventative action and exercising strategic foresight, he not only protected important resources but strengthened his standing as a pioneer in cybersecurity excellence. His success story stands as a testament to the power of innovation, collaboration, and unwavering dedication to cybersecurity excellence in the face of adversity.

Equipped with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, he set out on a quest for knowledge. But his pursuit of all-encompassing development helped him to go beyond the boundaries of conventional education.

Acknowledging the critical role that entrepreneurship plays in influencing the future, he aimed to enhance his technical proficiency with strategic business acumen. He gained invaluable insights into the complexities of enterprise management and innovation through the Entrepreneurship Essentials Certification from HBX | Harvard Business School, which acted as a springboard.

Driven by a strong ambition to explore the broader reaches of strategic marketing, he set out on a life-changing path at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Indore. He developed his sales and marketing abilities here, in the prestigious academic halls, honing his strategic acumen to successfully negotiate the intricate terrain of contemporary trade.

Equipped with an impressive array of skills and knowledge, he entered the working world ready to leave a lasting impression on the business landscape. He gained a deep understanding of industrial operations during his time at Steel Authority of India Limited, which also prepared him for his later ventures into marketing.

His move into marketing was smooth; as Regional Marketing Head at RinseUp (Washlabs India Pvt. Ltd.), he led successful campaigns and strategies. Here, he leveraged my entrepreneurial spirit to drive tangible results, propelling the brand to new heights of success.

Undeterred by the challenges of entrepreneurship, he founded Atanos International and The Super Bowl, pioneering ventures that transcended geographical boundaries and advocated for clean eating habits, respectively. As the Managing Director & Promoter of The Super Bowl, he orchestrated exponential revenue growth, attaining the coveted Rs. 1 million ARR milestone and solidifying our position as a market leader.

Driven by a passion for community enrichment, he assumed leadership roles at TEDxDharamshala, spearheading initiatives to foster impactful dialogue and idea exchange on a global platform.

Transitioning into the realm of customer success, he assumed increasingly senior roles, culminating in his current position as a senior customer success manager at MoEngage. He orchestrates seamless onboarding experiences, drives product adoption, and identifies upsell opportunities, all while fostering collaboration within the customer success community as the CS Community Coordinator.

His journey stands as a testament to the transformative power of dedication, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As he continues to chart new frontiers and inspire others to do the same, he remains steadfast in his commitment to driving positive change and shaping the future of business.

To justify this effort, he rightfully and credibly points to the statistics and official surveys that project the peak demographic dividend of India by 2041.  the working age population, as a percentage of the total population, will increase and peak by 2041 and the percentage of elderly will increase post-2041.

Hence, he rightfully believes that this projected insurance revolution (for every citizen) must happen in tandem with the demographic dividend so that India realizes the potential economic benefits of insurance.

His stance reminds us about the government of India’s macroeconomic approach and planning for growth and development. Every year, just before the budgeting, the official economic survey of GOI says that economic growth and development should not only be inclusive but also faster!

His perspectives on the ripple effects of insurance on the broader economy are also interesting to us. 

In the age of Artificial Intelligence, automation, and potential job losses, the insurance sector emerges as one of the bright spots in the economy as far as employment is concerned.

He points out that around one million women are employed as insurance agents in India.

Given the low insurance penetration and low density, coupled with the official goal of achieving insurance for all in the near future, the insurance sector looks poised for great strides, and it can also tackle the issue of jobless growth in India to an extent.

Apart from his understanding of the role of the insurance sector in the economy, what is impressive is his leadership skills, knack for corporate governance, and most importantly his awareness of tech trends and willingness to adopt and adapt.

Being a trained life coach and career coach, he leveraged these skills to build teams and led them to deliver results beyond expectations. And his awareness of cutting-edge and new-age technology is truly commendable.

Just to give a glimpse into the possibilities, he gave an example of how blockchain technology and its smart contracts are going to revolutionize settlements and how fraud detection will be made a cakewalk task, thanks to data analytics.

Equipped with a post-graduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in formulation and development from the esteemed NIPER, a renowned national institution, he set out on a quest for understanding and revelation. His desire to learn more about the world of ideas drove him to pursue a Ph.D., where he studied cutting-edge drug delivery systems and was awarded the doctorate.

He has been a pillar of the Indian healthcare sector for more than 12 years, committed to expanding access to life-saving medications globally. During his career, he led important research and development programs and skillfully handled the challenges of product registration in foreign markets while working for prestigious companies like Cadila Pharmaceutical Ltd, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, and Graviti Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.

His achievement of Six Sigma certification from the American Society of Quality (ASQ) is indicative of his dedication to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Equipped with this analytical methodology, he has continually pushed for projects aimed at improving overall quality standards, cutting down on errors, and streamlining processes.

Motivated by a profound fascination with Ayurveda, the age-old Indian text known for its curative qualities, he joined Omniactive Health Technologies Ltd. in 2022 and set out to transform the nutraceutical industry. Seeing the future as food-based medicines redefine global wellness standards, he leads a team of scientists in the formulation research and development of nutraceuticals and herbal products, seamlessly fusing ancient wisdom with contemporary scientific principles.

His success story is a source of inspiration for those working in the health sector, highlighting the transformative power of vision, tenacity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Motivated by the conviction that the combination of cutting-edge research and traditional wisdom will open up countless opportunities in the field of nutraceuticals, he keeps paving the way for a world that is healthier and more prosperous with each milestone reached and each invention spearheaded.

As a member of the Cloud Security Alliance, he has contributed to the development of standards and policies, showcasing his passion for promoting best practices in cloud computing security. His work has not only positively impacted the industry and the profession but has also set the stage for continued growth and development in the years to come.

Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered high-quality work, setting the standard for others and inspiring them to follow suit.

He has demonstrated his expertise in the field of cybersecurity through the development of cutting- edge technologies, the publication of influential research papers, and the delivery of countless training programs. As Sr Technical Compliance Manager at Intuit, he stands at the forefront of designing, implementing, and enhancing cutting-edge algorithms to streamline compliance workflows.

He was instrumental in deployment of Intuit Assist an innovative digital AI assistant. His expertise in streamlining compliance across different business units by building a modern, scalable end-to-end system was instrumental in developing and deploying the digital assistant. The system could collect artifacts across various security domains such as encryption, key management, data retention etc. for a specific cadence.

The artifacts paved the way for Intuit to satisfy different compliance regulations by passing audits and achieving the standards set by governments and international trade bodies. This groundbreaking innovation provides users with tailored financial insights and recommendations, simplifying complex financial decisions through intuitive AI-driven interactions. The digital assistant has delivered personalized AI-driven experiences to 100 million consumer and small business customers by processing 810M AI-driven customer interactions per year processing 25M conversations with natural language per year. With the introduction of digital assistant, processing time for transactions was cut down.

While at Cloudflare, he served as security expert by helping customers adopt best security practices. His work in developing custom algorithms by analyzing different attack parameters such as cookies, headers, protocols port numbers etc. was instrumental in blocking one of the largest DDoS attacks known at that time-17.2 million requests per second.

A DDoS attack is when a lot of internet traffic is sent to a website or server all at once, making it slow down or crash. One can consider these parameters to be tools that help a computer communicate with the internet when remembering a person’s preference when visiting a website.

His illustrious career includes spearheading the modernization of a banking platform for a European client. Akshay successfully built and deployed an application security program by collaborating with different stakeholders like software developers, business analysts, testers etc. he was successfully able to migrate the banking platform from the data center onto the cloud while integrating security across the banking platform.

Akshay transformed the banking experience, making it accessible and secure for customers to apply for loans, credit cards and mortgages on the platform. The modernization ensured the sites operate with resilience 365 days a year with minimal impact during peak usage, resulting in savings of up to 8 billion Pounds across three years for the client.

His interest in engineering and management started at an early age and led him to pursue Ph.D. programs in engineering and management, M.Tech. programs, an MS in mechanical engineering from the USA, and an MBA from the UK. His versatility and breadth of knowledge are demonstrated by the fact that his expertise spans a variety of industries, including high-end electrical products, automotive, aerospace, defense, and FMCG.

His leadership acumen was recognized early on as he assumed various advisory positions, including as a Founder Member of the Society of Failure Analysis India and an Advisor to Research Boards and the defense industry. His strategic insights and transformative initiatives earned him the trust of prestigious institutions, where he served as an honorary director and professor, contributing to the advancement of engineering and management education.

In September 2014, he embarked on a new chapter as the CEO of Tata Precision Industries, a position where his visionary leadership and unparalleled expertise have been instrumental in shaping the company’s trajectory. Under his guidance, Tata Precision Industries has solidified its position as a top-tier manufacturer, specializing in components and sub-assemblies for industries at the forefront of advanced technologies.

At the heart of Tata Precision Industries lies a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility meticulously designed to uphold the highest standards of quality control and product validation. His unwavering commitment to excellence has ensured that every product leaving the facility meets the most stringent standards, earning the trust and confidence of clients across diverse sectors.

His success story is not only defined by his professional achievements but also by his contributions to societal and economic progress. By spearheading initiatives that generate employment opportunities and drive innovation, he has cemented Tata Precision Industries’ role as a linchpin in the manufacturing sector.

As a member of the Board of Governors at IIM, he continues to shape the future of management education, imparting his knowledge and expertise to aspiring leaders. His global patents and research papers stand as a testament to his commitment to advancing engineering and management practices.

His success story serves as an inspiration, not only within the precision industries but across the entire business landscape, reminding us of the transformative power of visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to excellence.

Equipped with a post-graduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in formulation and development from the esteemed NIPER, a renowned national institution, he set out on a quest for understanding and revelation. His desire to learn more about the world of ideas drove him to pursue a Ph.D., where he studied cutting-edge drug delivery systems and was awarded the doctorate.

He has been a pillar of the Indian healthcare sector for more than 12 years, committed to expanding access to life-saving medications globally. During his career, he led important research and development programs and skillfully handled the challenges of product registration in foreign markets while working for prestigious companies like Cadila Pharmaceutical Ltd, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, and Graviti Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.

His achievement of Six Sigma certification from the American Society of Quality (ASQ) is indicative of his dedication to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Equipped with this analytical methodology, he has continually pushed for projects aimed at improving overall quality standards, cutting down on errors, and streamlining processes.

Motivated by a profound fascination with Ayurveda, the age-old Indian text known for its curative qualities, he joined Omniactive Health Technologies Ltd. in 2022 and set out to transform the nutraceutical industry. Seeing the future as food-based medicines redefine global wellness standards, he leads a team of scientists in the formulation research and development of nutraceuticals and herbal products, seamlessly fusing ancient wisdom with contemporary scientific principles.

His success story is a source of inspiration for those working in the health sector, highlighting the transformative power of vision, tenacity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Motivated by the conviction that the combination of cutting-edge research and traditional wisdom will open up countless opportunities in the field of nutraceuticals, he keeps paving the way for a world that is healthier and more prosperous with each milestone reached and each invention spearheaded.

Attendees at the historic swearing-in ceremony of His Excellency he included Chief Holloway, Chief AI, Lord Orville Thomas, the Supreme Chief of Justice, His Excellency Ambassador at Large Douglas Scott, Her Excellency Judge Lady Sheila Davenport, His Excellency the Ambassador to Brazil Marcus Aurelius, and His Excellency Ambassador Arron Cardinal… Their presence underscored the significance of this appointment and the commitment to fostering stronger ties between the two nations.

His journey is emblematic of dedication and innovation in leveraging technology for societal progress. Over the past fourteen years, under his leadership, Team India has spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives across various levels of governance, from the national to the grassroots.

One of their flagship achievements is the Make in India-GPMS Transportal, a pioneering platform that has revolutionized healthcare delivery, e-governance, and agricultural services. Integrated seamlessly into India’s digital ecosystem, including UMANG, CSC, and NSDL, this platform stands as a testament to India’s technological prowess.

Moreover, the collaboration with governmental bodies, private enterprises, and civil society organizations has ensured the widespread adoption and impact of their solutions. His leadership has not only facilitated real-time data capture for informed policy decisions but has also empowered millions of citizens through online training initiatives.

The acknowledgment and validation from esteemed organizations such as the NHS, WHO, and MIT show that the success of Indian CST’s efforts is not just anecdotal but firmly grounded in evidence-based practices. Their commitment to scientific rigor and social impact has set a benchmark for technology-driven development worldwide.

As he assumes his role as Ambassador to India, backed by his four decades of experience and a vision for inclusive growth, the stage is set for a new era of collaboration between FANA and India. With Indian CST’s mantra of “Empowering Citizens, Empowering the Nation Using Technology,” the journey towards a brighter future has just begun.

Indian CST is also the enabler and custodian of KisanMitr and E-Pashuhaat agri-ecosystem, UHC Transportals of national importance. Indian CST has successfully, developed and delivered more than 200 projects with the collaboration of central government, state governments and civic bodies in pursuit of its vision of enabling social transformation by digitally empowering the citizens using technology.