Bio

My story begins in the small town of Tiruchirappalli in southern India, where I grew up more focused on sports than academics. I was a state champion in Table Tennis, a black belt in Karate, and I played field hockey and cricket. Despite my average high school scores, I pursued a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering in college, driven by my love for audio systems. College changed everything for me— it was there that I discovered my passion for subjects like microprocessor programming and graduated as one of the top students in my class. That experience laid the foundation for my career in robotics.

Early in my career, I worked at major companies like Intel and Motorola, where I honed my skills in BIOS software and microprocessor programming. These roles set me on a path of solving complex engineering challenges, like leading the smooth transition of software maintenance from the U.S. to India while collaborating with global teams. My hands-on engineering approach drove me to pursue bigger challenges, including joining Sun Microsystems in the U.S., where I helped bring software development in-house, saving millions and creating valuable IP for server reliability.

After earning an MBA from UC Berkeley, I ventured into strategy consulting and eventually returned to product development, joining Cruise. At Cruise, I led programs supporting autonomous vehicle technology, overseeing the launch of AVs on the road and solving engineering and operational challenges along the way. Across disciplines, my journey has always been driven by curiosity, a love for problem-solving, and a commitment to making technology work better for everyone.