Experience

  • System Architect Cum Team Leader

    Ethiopian Maritime Authority · Freelance | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · On-site | Nov 2024 – Present

    Supervised the implementation of the Terminal Operating System at Modjo Dry Port, one of Ethiopia's largest dry ports. Led a cross-functional team to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency. Collaborated with stakeholders to address challenges and optimize system performance.

  • Consultant – Intelligent Transportation Management System

    Urban Mass Transit Company (UMTC) · Freelance | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid | Apr 2023 – Present

    Provide advisory support for deployment of intelligent transport and fleet digitalization systems. Translate operational requirements into scalable ITS architecture models.

  • CEO & Managing Director

    Ariko | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid | Mar 2019 – Present

    Lead strategic direction, client partnerships, and delivery governance across technology, transport, and public-sector programs.

  • Senior Analyst

    Jacobs | Gurugram | Jul 2017 – Feb 2019

    Contributed to technology advisory and infrastructure modernization programs. Supported system planning, analytics, and stakeholder coordination.

  • Chief Consultant

    Sowil Limited | Noida | Nov 2014 – Jul 2017

    Led consulting engagements across transportation and infrastructure digitization. Managed client interface, delivery governance, and multi-vendor coordination.

  • Project In-Charge / Delivery Head (Product Manager)

    HCL Infosystems Ltd | Noida Area, India | Oct 2013 – Oct 2014

    Managed short- and long-term programs with simultaneous cross-functional teams and projects. Drove lifecycle planning, scheduling, risk management, and change control across scope, quality, cost, and contracts.

  • Deputy General Manager

    CES Technologies Pvt Ltd | New Delhi, Nairobi | Oct 2011 – Sep 2013

    IT Specialist, Traffic Information System for Kenya National Highways Authority, Kenya. Team Leader, Hydrological Design Aids, Central Water Commission, India.

Projects

  • Ports & Logistics Digitalization – East Africa
    System Architecture & Integration Governance
    • Led advisory and validation of Terminal Operating System (TOS) and Gate Operating System (GOS) implementation.
    • Oversaw integration alignment with customs, shipping lines, and external enterprise systems.
    • Guided infrastructure, network, and data center readiness for mission-critical deployment.
    • Established governance structures for testing, acceptance, and transition to operations.
  • National Multi-Stakeholder Integration Programs
    Presales & Solution Consulting Engagements
    • Coordinated government entities, regulators, and vendors toward unified digital workflows.
    • Validated scalability, cybersecurity posture, and resilience of proposed architectures.
    • Reduced delivery risk by enforcing structured documentation, traceability, and change control.
    • Translated business pain points into implementable system blueprints.
    • Contributed to bid strategy, technical narratives, and executive presentations.
    • Enabled customers to visualize operational, financial, and organizational impact.