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

• Staff Engineer
  • Delivered zero-defect product and saved 20% of the time by leading risk management and milestone planning for an intermediate product, stabilizing the platform for future product lines
  • Resolved 3 key delivery bottlenecks by leading root-cause analysis and aligning cross-functional teams on corrective actions
  • Delivered 1% revenue uplift by developing scheduling algorithms for portable-SSD (pSSD) software stack, tailoring technology architecture to meet Apple’s requirements, and creating scalable revenue streams
  • Scaled pSSD product platform for Apple OEM client by driving competitor product analysis, resolving customer issues, and defining a  clear roadmap strategy for product development and qualification
  • Informed product strategy for pSSD by conducting persona-based research across Bangalore retail chains to uncover customer pain points, brand perception, and feature gaps
  • Effectively mentored 5 new hires through knowledge sharing

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

• Senior Engineer
  • Pitched a granted patent as a $1M cost-saving innovation as a finalist (8/750) in IdeaTank, SanDisk’s SharkTank, and presented a business case to the India Senior Leadership Team
  • Achieved 2.6x faster large-file transfers (380 MBps to 1000 MBps) through memory and software-level performance optimization for 2nd-gen pSSDs, enabling premium pSSD market positioning and superior user experience
  • Patent granted for a novel algorithm improving database performance metrics inspired by analysing scheduling latencies and validating through software modelling
  • Designed performance and data-recovery algorithms, by identifying new features and whitespaces for a $500M+ pSSD market
  • Reduced software rework by 50% by advocating structured coding standards, ensuring product scalability and maintainability

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

• Engineer
  • Earned patent grant for enhancing product reliability of SDExpress gaming through an intelligent cache-based dispatch algorithm to improve platform efficiency and data recovery capabilities
  • Improved Nintendo Switch data storage solutions by developing key software modules for gaming workloads, delivering customer value through innovative solutions

• 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.

• MBA - PGPX (One year Full time) - Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad
  • Live Project: ‘AI Market Landscape & Go-To-Market (GTM) Playbook’, Persistent Systems: Developing GTM strategy for Enterprise Data Readiness and Agentic AI use cases in BFSI and Healthcare
• 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.