The Arc of a Career Journey.
A mapping of transitions in reverse chronological order — from architecting strategic empowerment in the boardroom back to my engineering roots.RESUME →
Career Timeline
Head of AI
Partnering with enterprise customers to deploy multi-agentic systems for data actionability across Databricks workloads. Operationalizing FinOps-conscious insights and enterprise knowledge through autonomous and human-in-the-loop frameworks, and collaborating with executives to streamline AI strategy and scale agentic systems across business units.
The Strategic Business Lens
Pursued an Executive MBA to master the economics of markets and shift my focus from optimizing computing resources to optimizing entire business ecosystems. Found immense strategic confidence among a diverse global cohort and served as an Entrepreneur in Residence, guiding Oxford ecosystem founders on cost-aware product and tech strategy.
Building a Startup 0 to 1
Founded Tazzho, an intermediary marketplace designed to help local women monetize their culinary skills. Building this venture from the ground up reinforced my conviction that understanding market economics and crafting cost-conscious products is the ultimate competitive advantage.
Research at Enterprise Scale
Joined Unravel Data to translate PhD research into enterprise impact. Recognized that while technical skill provides entry to the engine room, mastering the underlying economics of architecture is what ultimately secures a place at the helm.
PhD in Computer Science
Completed my PhD in Computer Science, specialising in the complex science of computing efficiency. A fulfilling five years balancing rigorous academic research, studying, and the joys and demands of first-time parenting.
The Allure of Systems Research
Pursued my Master's degree at Georgia Tech, where I fell in love with the structural elegance of database systems and high-performance computing. Following graduation, I joined Persistent Systems to lead technical modules, bridging the gap between academic theory and industrial-scale execution.
Enterprise Foundations
Cut my teeth as a Systems Engineer, overseeing data warehouse designs and significantly improving query performance across massive enterprise data pipelines.
Engineering Roots
Grew up in a small town in India and pursued an undergraduate engineering degree—as one of the few women in the program. Those early days instilled a profound resilience that defined my career trajectory.