Extensive experience in building and managing cross-functional teams and structuring strategic partnerships. Acquired Expertise in evaluating startup investments and co-developing innovative business models in sustainable mobility, driving impactful solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Enterprise Innovation Lead & Strategic Investment
Bosch Mobility & Platform Solutions (MPS)
Bangalore
01.2023 - Current
Led financial, technical, and business due diligence for Pre-Series and Series A startup investments in sustainability and mobility.
Originated and evaluated deal flow of 50+ startups, supporting investment decisions aligned with Bosch’s corporate innovation strategy.
Built modular tech platforms from scratch to orchestrate electromobility service orchestration.
Partnered with startups to co-develop business models in EV fleet management, second-life batteries, and energy storage
Played a key role in structuring strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and corporate–startup collaborations.
Supported post-investment portfolio management, including growth strategy, KPI monitoring, and scaling execution.
Program & Technology Manager, Electrification & Sustainability
Bosch
Bangalore
01.2008 - 12.2022
Managed cross-functional teams in product development and system engineering in electrification, IoT, and mobility projects across Asia and Europe.
Developed business cases and market entry strategies for new energy & mobility solutions.
Drove go-to-market execution of new platforms, bridging R&D, finance, and commercial operations.
Cultivated ecosystem partnerships with OEMs, energy providers, and startups, creating scalable sustainability solutions.
Education
Bachelors in Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai
06-2007
Skills
Venture Capital & Startup Investments (Pre-Series/Series A)
Technical & Business Due Diligence
Mobility & Electrification Ecosystems
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Building
Corporate Venture & Innovation Strategy
Financial Modeling & Valuation
Selected Achievements
Instrumental in strategic investments: drove Bosch’s entry into high-growth sustainability and EV startups.
Domain authority in mobility & sustainability: 15+ years of technical & business expertise applied to early-stage innovation.
Bridge between corporate & startup worlds: enabling scale by aligning startup agility with corporate strengths.
Affiliations
Incubated and built 2 startups inside Bosch via Bosch Accelerator program in partnership with UC Berkley.
Timeline
Enterprise Innovation Lead & Strategic Investment
Bosch Mobility & Platform Solutions (MPS)
01.2023 - Current
Program & Technology Manager, Electrification & Sustainability
Manager - Content Marketing and Communications at Bosch Mobility Platform and SolutionsManager - Content Marketing and Communications at Bosch Mobility Platform and Solutions
Product Head - E Commerce Platform at Bosch Mobility Platform and Solutions IndiaProduct Head - E Commerce Platform at Bosch Mobility Platform and Solutions India
Staff Technical Program Manager at Trellix Software India Private Limited (Formerly McAfee), BangaloreStaff Technical Program Manager at Trellix Software India Private Limited (Formerly McAfee), Bangalore