I build technology for people.

Gandhi’s Talisman has always guided my work. Every system I design begins with a simple question: Will this help someone live with greater safety, dignity, or hope?

My work sits at the intersection of on-ground challenges and human-centred technology in India. Over the years, it has spanned disaster vulnerability mapping, crowd safety systems for large public gatherings such as the Maha Kumbh, accessible prosthetics through KritrimAnsh, and data systems that make governance more responsive. Currently, I am focused on addressing systemic challenges in India’s education sector.

I was born into an Indian Air Force family in a small town on the India–Pakistan border. A childhood shaped by constant postings instilled adaptability, discipline, and a quiet commitment to service. While I was academically inclined, I also developed a strong interest beyond the classroom. During my time in Delhi, I spent weekends volunteering with HelpAge India and the Robin Hood Army, experiences that grounded my understanding of service and community.

My research journey began at IIT Kharagpur, where I studied cognition, attention, and human performance. Collaborations with academics and teams at MIT, Stanford, IISc, DRDO, and IIT Hyderabad strengthened my belief that science and service must move together—and that knowledge finds its true purpose only when it reaches people’s lives.

I believe India’s greatest strength lies in her people: in the resilience of those who endure, and the compassion of those who serve.