Role
Chief Technology Officer | Nov 2019 – Jul 2025
Overview
Led technology at Freightify, transforming a single-product company into a multi-product SaaS platform. Implemented GenAI, microservices, and a cloud-native architecture to enable rapid growth and enterprise readiness.
Key Contributions
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GenAI adoption:
Integrated GenAI across workflows to automate tasks and speed delivery.
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Cloud architecture:
Built a microservices platform on AWS with Databricks analytics.
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Security & DevOps:
Implemented enterprise security standards and CI/CD to reduce defects and MTTR.
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Funding & growth:
Enabled Series A fundraising by demonstrating a scalable technical roadmap.
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Team leadership:
Scaled and retained a 50+ engineering organization with low attrition.
Results
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Client base grew from 5 to 150 (3000% growth)
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99.9% system availability and 40% faster defect resolution
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Multiple new revenue streams from additional product lines
Role
Pod Director | Apr 2018 – Oct 2019
Overview
Led EMIS Health India’s cloud and digital transformation, managing 120+ professionals across five agile teams. Executed a complete, zero-downtime migration from legacy Windows infrastructure to AWS within 12 months.
Key Contributions
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AWS migration:
Completed a full cloud migration with no service disruption.
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EMISX delivery framework:
Reduced schedule deviation to under 10%.
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Team scaling:
Recruited and onboarded 40 engineers in six months.
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Microservices roadmap:
Collaborated with the CTO on a microservices transition plan.
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Mobile adoption:
Drove API-first enhancements to increase mobile product uptake.
Results
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100% migration to AWS within 12 months
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Improved delivery predictability and operational efficiency
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Maintained compliance and service availability for healthcare systems
Role
Associate Director | May 2005 – Mar 2018
Overview
Led strategic technology initiatives at BNY Mellon, overseeing a 190-member offshore engineering organization. Delivered end-to-end modernization of trading and advisor platforms, driving cost efficiency, innovation, and operational scale.
Key Contributions
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NetX360 platform:
Designed and launched a unified platform serving broker-dealers and advisors.
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Legacy modernization:
Reengineered VC++ trading systems to .NET, reducing maintenance costs by ~40%.
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Offshore center:
Built BNY Mellon’s Chennai delivery center from the ground up.
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Mobile CoE:
Established the mobile Center of Excellence for rapid prototyping and standards.
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Agile transformation:
Transitioned large programs to Agile, improving predictability and throughput.
Results
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40% reduction in maintenance costs
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190-person high-performing engineering organization
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Faster delivery cycles and stronger market positioning