My Journey
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Childhood in Udupi
Born to banker Tulu-speaking parents. Learned Karate and violin for 6 years, played football on the beach, and grew up with a love for learning and community.
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Engineering in Manipal
Built an exam portal used by 6000+ students. Class Representative for 3 years, Placement Coordinator in final year. Developed leadership and tech skills.
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Professional Growth
6 years in Bangalore (SAP), 4 years in Delhi (Edtech), 5 years in Hyderabad (Lifesciences, pharma, healthcare). Led teams, drove transformation, and built partnerships.
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MBA & Lifelong Learning
MBA at Indian School of Business. Certifications from Wharton, London Business School, and Harvard Business School in strategy, marketing, and leadership.
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- London Business School
- C2C Program, Christ University
- Dean’s Special Advisor in Academic Committee at Goodenough College, London
- Institute of Engineers, India (IEI)
- MIT Manipal Industry Advisory Committee
- Sapne Foundation (Founding Trustee)
- India Inclusion Summit, Inclusion Fellowship & Let’s Include Film Festival (Founding Member)
Core Competencies
What energizes me outside of work
Endurance Sports
I love triathlons, running, and exploring the outdoors.
Lifelong Learning
Always curious—especially about history, culture, and urban spaces.
Disability Inclusion
Passionate about building inclusive communities and advocating for disability inclusion.
Reflections
Writing, reading, music (violin), and meditation are my ways to reflect and recharge.