About me

Hello :) 👋🏼 With 6+ years of experience across ICANN, Twitter, the Indian Parliament, and building Public Policy India, I wear multiple hats all aimed at the broader goal of building, shaping and contributing to India’s burgeoning public policy and social impact landscape. My work revolves around three key areas: * Tech Policy & Internet Governance: I’ve always held full-time roles in this domain, working for organisations focused on solving emerging technology policy and Internet governance challenges in India and beyond! * Building the Public Policy Ecosystem: Founded and lead Public Policy India (PPI), the largest community-driven knowledge and engagement platform dedicated to building and shaping India’s burgeoning Public Policy and Social Impact space. PPI's mission is to grow the entire public policy "pie" in India through content, community, careers, and capacity building. * Training India's youth: Beyond my professional roles, I volunteer as an educator - serving as a guest/visiting faculty at several institutions across India like Jindal University, TISS, Ashoka, Christ, Symbiosis International University etc. - training and preparing thousands of students to become India's future policymakers, and better informed/engaged citizens. I also serve in an advisory role across consulting firms, development sector organisations as well as educational institutions. Skilled in communications, advocacy, strategy, and government relations, what drives me is the potential of sound policy making to be a force for immense social good. Before my current role at ICANN, I worked for Twitter India and South Asia (now, x.com) for a couple of years in a policy and partnership role. Preceding my stint at Twitter, I worked as an Associate Consultant at Chase Advisors, an APAC focused public policy advocacy and consulting firm. Earlier, I worked as a LAMP Fellow to a 4-term Cabinet Minister and current Member of Parliament. I’ve also had the experience of working with the Government of India, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Pratham, BJP's National Vice President Mr. Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda’s Office, Teach For India, among others. Born and raised in Calcutta, I'm fluent in English, Hindi, and Bangla (written and spoken). When not at work - mostly reading📖, playing tennis🎾, brewing coffee☕️, travelling or exploring the 100s of unique experiences New Delhi has on offer on the weekends!