About
I have spent nearly two decades building software — from distributed systems and APIs to document platforms that power millions of workflows. Along the way, I discovered that the most satisfying work happens when you bring talented people together around a clear problem and let them own it.
The Journey
My fascination with computers started in high school — building my own PC and writing my first program that ran on it. That curiosity grew into a passion for web development, and I ended up leading the computer science club at university. The realization that software could simplify people's lives set me on this path.
After university, I built enterprise systems for Fortune 500 clients at Infosys in India. I moved to the US for graduate school, and what was supposed to be a short stay turned into a career. I spent five years at PowerSchool building compliance systems for a global education platform serving over 100 million users — and learned what it means to build software that people actually depend on.
In 2016, I joined Workday. I started as an engineer building the first version of Workday Planning, then moved into API platform work for Productivity Suite, and eventually found my way to leading the Content Platform team. Today I lead multiple teams responsible for the document generation services that power documents like offer letters, invoices, compensation statements, and other critical workflows.
The thread through all of it: I like building things that work reliably, at scale, for real people. And I like doing it with teams that care about the craft.
What I Do Now
I balance hands-on architecture with coaching the next generation of technical leaders. I still write code that doesn't take any opportunities away from my team, being a weekend hobbyist on personal side-projects. I still believe the best designs come from deep collaboration and thinking holistically as a product engineer.
My current work blends my unique perspectices of how system architecture, AI-assisted engineering, and people leadership come together. I spend my days thinking about how to make platforms more reliable, how to help engineers grow into leaders, and how to use AI to accelerate delivery without sacrificing quality.
I wrote about the transition from developer to leader on the Workday Life Blog — it captures the mindset shift that shaped how I lead today.
Skills I Bring
System Architecture
Designing distributed systems that scale — microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures. I think in terms of reliability, observability, and long-term maintainability. I use whatever tool gets the job done.
AI-Assisted Engineering
I lead AI adoption by matching the tool to the task—utilizing Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, and Google’s AI suite to compress development cycles. My philosophy is simple: Accelerate the build, but protect the quality. I promote AI adoption for speed, but rely on human intuition for clear prompts and disciplined, measurable execution.
Engineering Leadership
Building high-trust teams that ship. I focus on clarity, ownership, and growth. I coach leaders, run incident response, and create space for engineers to solve hard problems. Currently solving problems in the context data for documents and integrations with E-Signature providers.
API & Platform Design
Deep experience in API-first design, developer experience, and platform thinking. I have led API guilds, designed REST and integration frameworks, and built platforms that other teams build on.
Beyond the Code
Outside of work, I enjoy music production, curate playlists, explore visual art, and write about the intersection of technology and life. You can find my tracks on SoundCloud and my playlists on Spotify.
I am endlessly curious about how AI is reshaping the way we build — and I use it to accelerate my own creative projects too.
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am always happy to connect with people who care about building good software and growing the people who build it.
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