SanDisk, Western Digital (Global leader in data storage solutions) | Bengaluru

Staff Engineer - Flash Business

• Achieved a 1% uplift in revenue for overall portable SSD by productizing SanDisk SSDs for Apple Inc. by optimizing scheduling algorithms for Apple’s vague yet stringent requirements.
• Strengthened SanDisk’s product portfolio for SSDs with OEMs by filing 2 patents for performance algorithms by evaluating gaps between file transfers and scheduling.
• Accelerated a product release by 20% by serving as a Technical Consultant through proactive risk management, milestone planning, and zero-defect execution, releasing the product in under 5 months.
• Enabled timely milestone delivery under aggressive timelines by coordinating release plans with multiple engineering teams.
• Minimized delivery risks by identifying 3 critical issues early, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and aligning product requirements with engineering feasibility.
• Mentored new talent under Leadership visibility, optimized onboarding time by 25%, and contributed to the talent pipeline. 

SanDisk, Western Digital (Global leader in data storage solutions) | Bengaluru

Senior Engineer - Flash Business

• Enabled premium product positioning in the memory solutions market by attaining a 2.6x improvement in large file transfers from 380 MBps to 1000 MBps through memory upgrades for second-gen portable SSDs.
• Improved product value proposition by delivering 80% faster small-file transfers from 1000 MBps to 1800 MBps for second-gen portable SSDs.
• Designed performance and data-recovery algorithms and identified potential features and whitespaces with architects for SanDisk portable SSD first-gen product in a fast-growing $500M+ market.
• Enhanced collaboration and maintenance for long-term product development by driving the adoption of structured coding practices.

SanDisk, Western Digital (Global leader in data storage solutions) | Bengaluru

Engineer - Flash Business

• Improved performance for heavy gaming solutions by developing software for Nintendo Switch storage solutions.
• Filed a patent to improve product reliability by tracing inefficient resource utilization and ensuring data recovery capability.

• Patents - Authored 14 USPTO patent filings driving innovation in performance improvements, user experience and next-gen technologies with a strong focus on product vision, market trends, and long-term business strategy.
• Received 5 patent grants for innovations in data storage technology, user-centric product features and performance improvements.
• Finalist IdeaTank, SanDisk’s APAC SharkTank – Pitched a product idea and business plan to save $1M in development cost.
• Innovation Mentor - one of the youngest mentors among 105 elite global Intellectual Property mentors at SanDisk.
• Night on Town Award - Honored three consecutive years for exceptional performance and impact in product development, awarded to top performers among ~300 employees at SanDisk’s Consumer Solutions Group.
• Recognized by the Consumer Solutions leadership team with Gold, Bronze, We Push to Go Further, We Innovate, and We Deliver Excellence awards for consistent, high-impact contributions across multiple product initiatives.

• Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science & Engineering – Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India

• Product Management 101 by Todd Birzer, Udemy
• Artificial Intelligence Micro-certification, Product School    

• Placement Committee - Vertical Head, PGPX, IIM Ahmedabad: Leading Technology vertical, driving strategy and initiatives to enhance opportunities for students in Technology sectors.
• Mentored 6 engineers through their first invention disclosures, fostering a culture of innovation and guiding early contributors in navigating the Intellectual Property lifecycle.
• Led the Career Development initiative within SanDisk’s We.Fuel Employee Resource Group, supporting early-career professionals in identifying their strengths and career pathways through targeted programming and mentorship.
• Hosted We.Fuel India’s pilot event with over 300 participants and secured funding for future events, driving sustained engagement and professional development across the organization.
• As a Coordinator, spearheaded the integration of online payment systems for college festivals at MIT Manipal, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver a seamless and reliable digital experience for participants.