Accomplished data and AI leader with over 25 years of experience in building scalable enterprise data platforms and machine learning solutions. Currently, I serve as Senior Director of Engineering at Chargebee, where I am developing high-scale enterprise data and ML platforms, including IPaaS solutions and GenAI services. My work has driven significant advancements in revenue and churn prediction, smart dunning, and various machine learning applications. Previously, as Head of Data Engineering and Data Science at Razorpay, I architected a comprehensive data hub capable of processing billions of events daily, managing data lakes exceeding 10+ petabytes. My initiatives included deploying ML services for smart payment routing, anomaly detection, and risk assessment, significantly enhancing operational success and merchant risk prediction. As the CTO and VP of Engineering at FirstHive, I spearheaded a high-performing tech team to build a secure, high-performance, multi-tenant SaaS customer data platform on a hybrid cloud infrastructure (Azure and AWS). This platform handles over a billion daily customer interactions across multiple channels, with a strong focus on data isolation and real-time analytics. I oversee all engineering squads, including Backend/API platforms, Frontend and Mobile app development, Data and ML platforms, and Product Management. My foundational experience at Teradata spanned 14 years, during which I held roles in solution architecture, technical project management, and software consulting. I contributed to significant innovations in data warehousing and real-time business intelligence, managing core development teams and leading architecture for complex data solutions. I hold a Master's degree in Computer Applications from the National Institute of Technology, Allahabad. With a strong focus on AI, ML, Data, Platform building, project management, and product innovation, I have authored 85 intellectual disclosure reports, secured five U.S. patents, and published numerous technical articles, demonstrating my commitment to advancing the field. I am passionate about fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, mentoring teams to achieve their full potential while driving key projects to successful completion, driving innovation in data and AI, fostering strategic initiatives that leverage data as a critical asset to deliver business value. My contributions to intellectual property, including multiple patents and published works, highlight my commitment to innovation and thought leadership in the technology space.