Head of Engineering @ Foodhub | Open Source Architect | Standards Contributor
I build resilient, global-scale infrastructure - shaped by decades of work in Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), digital rights, and enterprise transformation.
- 🏗️ Global Commerce Infrastructure (B2B2C): Engineering ordering, payments, and loyalty platforms across 5 countries, enabling restaurant-to-consumer commerce at scale.
- 🔄 Enterprise Transformation: Leading shifts from monolithic systems to event-driven, API-first platforms in FinTech, quick commerce, and food-tech (B2B2C).
- 🌐 Standards & Protocols: Contributor to Unicode / IDNA / ICANN LGR and advocate for protocol interoperability.
- 👥 Engineering Leadership: Building teams that deliver with speed and governance. Mentored developers through Google Summer of Code and multiple open-source initiatives.
My career bridges public-interest technology and enterprise systems. This foundation drives an approach I call inclusive tech insight - designing systems that are resilient, open, and trustworthy.
- 🏛️ National Infrastructure Led Government of India (MeitY) funded R&D for Indian language computing, impacting millions of users.📄
- 📜 Standards & Governance: ICANN Fellow, Mozilla Representative, and Software Freedom Law Centre advisory board member - shaping internet standards and digital rights.
- 🏅 Recognition Deccan Herald Changemaker 2024 for pioneering multilingual computing and digital inclusion in India.
- 🎤 Speaking: Invited speaker at MozFest, RightsCon, FOSSASIA, and international forums on open technology and governance.
- 🌱 Community Impact: Mentored in Language Technology FOSS Projects, Google Summer of Code and designed State Wide FOSS training programs in India.
- 💼 Enterprise Experience: Former SVP Engineering in regulated FinTech, leading modernization and digital transformation.
I believe in technology that creates both commercial value and public good. Currently focused on the intersection of enterprise scale, B2B2C commerce, and open standards.
💬 Open to advisory opportunities & strategic collaborations