I build products that people love and businesses rely on. From bootstrapping an OTT platform to 5 million users, to leading enterprise AI automation at American Express, to composing music that reaches 80K+ YouTube subscribers — I turn complex problems into elegant, scalable solutions.
MBA from IIM Shillong · B.Tech from NIT Agartala · Based in Gurugram, India
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I'm a product builder at heart — someone who sees gaps in the world and can't resist filling them with technology, music, or community action.
My journey started at NIT Agartala, where I studied Electronics & Instrumentation but spent most of my time building software and composing music. That dual perspective — understanding both hardware constraints and software possibilities, blended with a creative mind — shaped how I think about products today.
While still in college, I spotted a massive gap in India's live TV streaming space. That observation became DTH Live TV — an OTT platform I bootstrapped from literally nothing to 5 million users. I led a team of 13+ engineers, onboarded 50+ media partners, integrated 20+ ad networks, and shipped over 90 releases. The platform handled 100K+ concurrent users with 99.9% uptime.
Parallel to my tech career, I was building a Section 8 company (NGO) where I led 70+ people across 15+ projects in revenue generation, rural development, and education — because I believe technology and business should serve communities, not just shareholders.
After four years of startup life, I pursued my MBA at IIM Shillong to sharpen my strategic thinking and analytical toolkit. There, I specialized in Data Analytics and Product Management, served as an Office Bearer at bITeSys — the Product Management & Analytics Club — where I managed a budget of 5L+, organized 10+ events with 1.2K+ registrations on Unstop, hosted 5 CXOs and analytics heads for 300+ MBA students, and fostered collaborations with PM School, Product Folks, and Product Space. I also won national-level case competitions and was recognized as the Most Promising Incoming MBA Student by InsideIIM out of 1,500+ candidates nationwide.
Post-MBA, I consulted for Reliance Jio through Takshashila Consulting, where I identified new revenue verticals for JioGames (projecting 12x first-year uplift), pioneered idle resource monetization on feature phones ($0.9–1.0M/month), and led ad SDK integrations across 20+ partner games.
Today, I'm a Product Owner at American Express, where I build enterprise automation and AI-powered solutions that save hundreds of hours annually. I'm currently architecting a no-code automation platform with LLM-driven workflow creation, an AI-powered tax law tracker, and a global e-invoicing compliance system sponsored by the CFO's office.
And when I'm not building products? I'm composing music in Hindi, Bengali, and other languages, publishing original tracks on streaming platforms, and growing my YouTube channel to 80K+ subscribers. Oh, and I was a state-level cricket player too — an all-rounder who knows a thing or two about performing under pressure.
I thrive in ambiguity. Whether it's a startup MVP or an enterprise platform, I obsess over finding the core problem and shipping the first version fast.
Numbers tell stories. I combine quantitative analytics with deep user empathy to make product decisions that move needles — retention, revenue, engagement.
Great products are built by great teams. I've led engineers, designers, business stakeholders, and NGO volunteers across cultures and organizational boundaries.
From LLM-powered workflow engines to AI tax law trackers, I don't just use AI — I architect products that make AI practical, reliable, and impactful.
From building a startup from scratch to driving enterprise automation at one of the world's largest financial institutions — here's a detailed look at where I've been and what I've built.
Product Owner – Automation
Leading the design, strategy, and delivery of enterprise-grade automation and AI solutions across global financial operations.
250+ hours saved annually · 60% faster automation delivery · 40% faster audit cycles
Consultant / Program Manager
Strategic consultant embedded within Reliance Jio's gaming division, driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and partner ecosystem optimization across JioGames.
12x revenue uplift · $0.9–1.0M/month new stream · 70% faster R2G · 25% ad revenue boost
Founder & Product Manager
Founded and scaled India's emerging OTT streaming platform from zero to millions of users. Wore every hat — product strategy, engineering leadership, partner management, monetization, and growth.
5M+ users · 99.9% uptime · 100K+ concurrent · 50+ partners · 30% retention boost
Software Engineer)
Built the technical foundation that would later inform product decisions around scalability, performance, and data architecture at enterprise scale.
2M+ daily transactions · 30+ databases managed · 15% less downtime
Products aren't the only things I build. From music stages to cricket fields to rural classrooms — here's the rest of the story.
I write, compose, and produce original music in Hindi, Bengali, and other languages. What started as a college hobby has grown into a serious creative pursuit — my YouTube channel has 80,000+ subscribers, and my original songs are published on Spotify, Apple Music, JioSaavn, Gaana, and other major streaming platforms.
Music and product building share the same DNA — understanding your audience, iterating on ideas, and creating something that resonates emotionally. Every song I compose sharpens my empathy for users.
Cricket isn't just a sport I played — it was a proving ground. I competed as an all-rounder at the state level, learning to read situations, adapt strategies mid-game, and deliver under pressure. Whether batting, bowling, or fielding — I played every role the team needed.
The parallels to product leadership are uncanny: reading the match situation is like reading market signals; adapting your bowling strategy is like pivoting a product; and being an all-rounder means you can jump into any function when the team needs you most.
I founded a Section 8 company (NGO) where I led a team of 70+ people and implemented 15+ projects across three critical domains: revenue generation, rural development, and education.
From organizing skill development workshops in remote villages to creating sustainable revenue models for community initiatives — this work taught me that the most impactful products aren't always apps. Sometimes they're programs that change how an entire community thinks about its own potential.
As an Office Bearer at bITeSys (IIM Shillong's Product Management & Analytics Club), I helped build one of the most active PM communities on campus:
The builder never rests. I'm currently working on five ventures in stealth mode — each solving a real, underserved problem. Details are under wraps, but here's a glimpse of the domains.
Building something at the intersection of financial inclusion and technology. Making money management smarter, simpler, and more accessible for the underserved.
A platform designed to give independent creators — musicians, writers, artists — the tools and economics they deserve. Born from my own experience as a content creator.
Taking everything I learned from building DTH Live TV to 5M users — and applying it to a next-gen streaming concept that addresses gaps I saw firsthand.
Building for local communities — helping neighbors connect, collaborate, and support each other. Inspired by my NGO work and the belief that strong communities build strong societies.
A platform for professional skill building that goes beyond courses — focusing on practical, hands-on growth for people who want to accelerate their careers.
Interested in any of these ventures? Want to collaborate, invest, or just know more?
Let's TalkIndian Institute of Management Shillong
MBA — Data Analytics & Product Management
Specialized in Data Analytics and Product Management at one of India's premier management institutes. Developed deep expertise in strategic thinking, quantitative analysis, business case development, and cross-functional leadership.
National Institute of Technology Agartala
B.Tech — Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Built a strong technical foundation at one of India's National Institutes of Technology. Gained hands-on experience in circuit design, signal processing, embedded systems, and programming while developing software skills that would launch my product career.
Won the campus round and advanced to the national semi-finals of one of India's most prestigious business case competitions.
Competed at the national level demonstrating analytical rigor and innovative problem-solving against India's brightest business minds.
Selected from 1,500+ candidates nationwide — recognized for entrepreneurial achievements, leadership, and academic excellence.
Competed at the state level as an all-rounder, learning teamwork, adaptability, and performing under pressure in high-stakes matches.
Built a YouTube music channel to 80K+ subscribers with original compositions in Hindi, Bengali, and other languages, published across major streaming platforms.
Bootstrapped an OTT streaming platform from zero to 5 million users without institutional funding.
Prompt Engineering for Everyone
IBM
Product Management Certification
Udemy
Certified Product Owner
Udemy
Scrum Methodology
Udemy
Product Lifecycle Management
Udemy
A blend of product strategy, technical depth, and hands-on tool proficiency — built through years of shipping products, leading teams, and solving complex problems across startups and enterprises.
Core product management capabilities honed across startups and enterprises.
Engineering and architecture skills from hands-on building and system design.
The toolkit I use daily to design, track, analyze, and ship products.
Whether you want to discuss product strategy, explore collaboration on my stealth ventures, jam on a music idea, chat about cricket, or just say hello — I'd love to hear from you. I'm always open to interesting conversations and new challenges.
I'm passionate about products that make a real difference. Whether you want to collaborate on my stealth ventures, need a product leader, or just want to connect over music and cricket — let's talk.
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