Founder, Stealth Startup (2025-)

•Leading stealth startups in domain of cybersecurity ( https://skhy.dev) and public safety and aerial security ( https://skhysignal.com)

•Envisioning the product roadmap, pitching and building the team.

Senior Manager, PETRONAS Digital (2022-2024)

• Formulated AI@Scale strategy and orchestrated the large-scale rollout of C3.ai’s Reliability Platform across 11 plants, unlocking significant value creation and securing buy-ins from Downstream Business units for program expansion.
• Pioneered PETRONAS’s strategic foray into Generative AI by leading their first pilot implementation using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture in collaboration with Microsoft.
• Provided architectural guidance for cutting-edge initiatives like Generative AI, AI@Scale, and Enterprise Knowledge Graphs, utilizing cloud platform expertise to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Used contract negotiation skills to secure cost savings of up to 18% for the AI@Scale platform.
• Led a team to develop and deploy a GUI-based LLM fine-tuning framework within a 2-month timeline, demonstrating leadership and project management skills.

Head of Process Automation, PETRONAS Digital (2020-2022)

•Lead the process Automation team – RPA, Chatbot and BPM.
•Envision to develop enterprise-wide chatbot architecture; launched as PUSPA which mitigated Covid-readiness and transition to WFH.
• Led contract negotiation with savings up to 30%.
• Built the team for Enterprise Knowledge Hub – A Graph-DB enabled search engine with knowledge graph.

Assistant Vice President, AI Solutions Architect (2018-2020)

•Designed and deployed an Audio-Visual-NLP-based event-driven Recommendation Platform for Video, Podcasts, and News, significantly improving CTR, showcasing skills in AI integration and solution design.
• Accelerated the design and deployment of HIVE-based Schema and Metadata Management, ensuring backward compatibility for seamless integration into cloud-based solutions
• Led the initiative for Astro’s Data platforms to achieve ISO 27001 certification, demonstrating expertise in security, compliance standards, and cloud platform usage.

Executive Program in Management (Nov 2019 – Feb 2021)

Columbia Business School (Columbia University)

Completed an intensive 14-month-long program in Executive Management. Partnered with Natura North America to develop a digital marketing strategy and market segmentation based on Google and Instagram Analytics to diversify social media engagement. The digital marketing strategy implemented succeeded with 300% revenue growth during COVID.

Bachelor of Engineering ( May 2003 – Apr 2007)

SGSITS, Indore

Integrated Sphinx-based Speech Recognition and FestVox Speech Synthesis to develop an artificial voice using diphone sounds. Two voices were created.

AI and Technology Expertise

Proficient in designing and deploying advanced AI solutions, including Generative AI, Enterprise Knowledge Graphs, and Recommendation Systems. Experienced in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and C++, and frameworks like TensorFlow and React.js, with a focus on building scalable systems to enhance performance and business value. Key competencies include fine-tuning large language models, implementing cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), and developing applications in AI integration, computer vision, and natural language processing.

Strategic Leadership and Program Management

Experienced in managing large-scale AI implementations and leading cross-functional teams, with a focus on strategic thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and commercial modeling. Achievements include orchestrating initiatives such as PETRONAS’s AI@Scale program, negotiating significant cost savings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards like ISO 27001. Demonstrates a results-oriented approach to navigating complex challenges and aligning technical solutions with business objectives.

Innovative Problem-Solving and Startup Development

Specializes in developing innovative solutions in cybersecurity, physical security, and space exploration, leveraging AI to address critical challenges. Holds a patent in seawater desalination, reflecting a blend of technical expertise and creativity. Combines entrepreneurial vision with technical skills to develop startup ideas that push boundaries and deliver transformative industry advancements.