Accomplished professional with expertise in leadership excellence and project management, demonstrating a strong capacity for decision making and budget forecasting. Proven track record in vendor relationship maintenance and contract negotiation, ensuring optimal project cost estimation. Committed to driving organisational success through strategic planning and execution, with a focus on achieving long-term career goals in senior management roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Group A Officer — AI, Policy & Digital Transformation
Ministry of Railways, Government of India
2019.10 - Current
Led Kavach pilot adoption — India's SIL-4 certified AI anti-collision system; led locomotive fitment, trained 200+ crew, co-developed features with R&D vendors and GovTech agency CRIS; shaped National Crew Management Policy framework.
Deployed TRD Knowledge Hub — Claude-powered document retrieval and AI-generated query summaries for technical railway operations; first live Claude deployment in a GoI operational context.
Scaled driver-analytics AI platform from 4 to 10,000+ reports/month, now covering 60,000+ loco pilots across Indian Railways — national deployment with direct safety impact.
Deployed drone-based AI thermal and visual inspection system for OHE asset monitoring — first pilot of its kind in India; currently leading Mission Raftaar (2×25 kV / 160 KMPH OHE electrification upgrade).
Contributed in development of Remote Monitoring System (RMS) using AI-enabled predictive maintenance at India's largest locomotive shed.
Strategy, Policy & Stakeholder Engagement
Leading AI strategy and deployment coordination across Northern Railway— identifying use cases, building internal case for responsible AI adoption, coordinating with vendors and GovTech agencies.
Well versed on DPDP Act compliance, AI readiness frameworks, and global regulatory benchmarks (EU AI Act, GDPR, CHIPS Act).
Delivered policy address at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of the Hon'ble President of India.
G20 Delegation: Facilitated India–Brazil, Indo-Japanese bilateral dialogue on sustainable and digital rail initiatives.
Coordinated Amrit Bharat Station Redevelopment (Ghaziabad), inaugurated by PM Modi; aligned 9 departments, 1,000+ stakeholders including elected officials.
Utilised GeM for procurement of 50 cr+ goods and services. Thoroughly well versed with procurement and tendering platforms of Government.
Managed conflict resolution for maintaining peace in the facility.
Increased operational efficiency by streamlining administrative processes.
Facilitated smooth communications between departments for better coordination.
Actively participated in community engagement initiatives fostering good relations between the force and local residents.
Worked diligently under pressure whilst preserving high-quality output.
Responded promptly and effectively to emergencies using established protocols.
Maintained high standards of personal conduct, contributing to a positive work environment.
Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.
Diffused potentially volatile situations by employing proven de-escalation and conflict management techniques.
Nominated, Minister of Railways Award (2025), General Manager, Northern Railway Award (2024), PCEE, Northern Railway Award (2023)
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENTS
Climate-Resilient Transport Systems curriculum for Indian civil servants (2025): Invited Advisor, Apolitical (UK).
Collaborator/Speaker, Asian Development Bank Institute — water security, gender in PPPs, capacity-building (2024–25)
Speaker, Digital Transformation Conclave 2.0 (Telangana Secretariat) — Indian Railways digitization journey.
Panelist, Future RailTech Forum 2025 — Net Zero 2030 and PPP-led green infrastructure
20+ public policy articles on LinkedIn — AI governance, semiconductor strategy, digital governance, India's regulatory evolution
WHAT I BRING TO ANTHROPIC INDIA
Government Insider Knowledge: Navigated procurement (GeM, IREPS, IRWCMS), multi-ministry stakeholder alignment, and policy advocacy from the inside across Railways, MeitY, and beyond.
Live Claude Deployments in Government: Already deployed Claude in a government operational context (TRD Knowledge Hub- AI document retrieval and query summarisation for technical teams).
AI Governance & Responsible Deployment: Certified in AI ethics, digital governance and digital transformation (Oxford Saïd / UNESCO / U. Michigan). Well versed about DPDP compliance and AI readiness frameworks in India.
National-Scale Stakeholder Management: Policy address at Rashtrapati Bhavan, G20 Railways delegation, inter-ministerial coordination across 9 departments, representation to PM-inaugurated projects.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Affiliations
Meditation and Spirituality
Handlettering
Music- trained singer
Timeline
Group A Officer — AI, Policy & Digital Transformation
Consultant Digital Transformation, Delivery Excellence at TransExcel ConsultingConsultant Digital Transformation, Delivery Excellence at TransExcel Consulting
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.