EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Turning complexity into clarity, direction and progress.

A strategy-to-execution professional helping organisations bring structure to complex business challenges, from defining priorities and operating models to leading programs and strengthening execution. Expertise spans program/project leadership, PMO governance, operational improvement and cross-functional delivery, with a consistent focus on turning complexity into clarity and progress.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
General Management
Specialization in Strategy & Finance
May 2023 – Aug 2025
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, RGPV (Bhopal)
Mechanical Engineering
Aug 2002 – Jul 2006
EXPERIENCE AT A GLANCE

A career built through strategy, program/project leadership and execution.

CURRENT

Independent Consultant

2025 – Present
Strategy  ·  Cost Optimisation  ·  Operational Scaling  ·  Execution & PMO

Advising SMEs and startups on growth strategy, cost optimisation, business decisions and execution challenges, with a focus on turning complex problems into structured, actionable plans.

01 Sep 2023 – Dec 2023

Palo Alto Networks

Senior Program Manager

Advised stakeholders on stabilising and executing $60M+ technology programmes, evaluating risks, dependencies and execution gaps.

02 May 2021 – Sep 2023

NetApp

Senior Program Manager

Led the design and implementation of a Professional Services PMO, strengthening governance, portfolio visibility and execution consistency.

03 May 2016 – May 2021

Juniper Networks

Program Manager Staff

Managed complex, multi-million-dollar customer programmes across AMER, EMEA, and APAC while driving PMO governance, execution discipline and risk management.

04 Dec 2007 – May 2016

Attra

Delivery Manager

Led delivery and operational strategy for BFSI clients across Europe and ANZ, managing a 50+ member cross-functional team.

05 Feb 2007 – Jul 2007

Infosys

Software Engineer

Began my professional journey in technology, building a strong foundation in structured problem solving and engineering discipline.

06 Aug 2006 – Jan 2007

Commercial Engineers & Bodybuilders

Production Engineer

Early engineering experience that established the foundation for a career spanning technology, operations, delivery and program leadership.

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional credentials

01

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Advanced Programme in Strategic Project Management

02

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Professional (PMP®)

03

Resource Management Institute

Resource Management Certified Professional (RMCP®)

04

APMG International

ITIL v3 Foundation

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