My writings

In the realm of consumer technology, finding ways to engage users while providing value is the holy grail of product development. My recent project with Ubermens has been an exciting venture into this space, where we’ve developed a platform that allows people to test their IQ through quizzes and win prizes in the process.

As an early founding engineer I’m excited to share our journey in developing NLPCaptcha, a revolutionary technology that’s set to transform both web security and digital advertising. The Problem We’re Solving #Traditional CAPTCHAs, while effective in distinguishing humans from bots, have become a source of frustration for users.

In 2009, I had the opportunity to work as a Software Engineer at Clickable in Gurgaon, India. Clickable, recognized as a TechCrunch Top 50 company, was at the forefront of simplifying pay-per-click (PPC) advertising management across major networks.

In the ever-evolving landscape of Human Resources technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. My recent project at thehiringtool in Hyderabad, India, has been at the forefront of this evolution.

In 2005, I had the extraordinary opportunity to be one of the first five Indians selected to participate in the inaugural Google Summer of Code program. My project involved working with Mozilla, focusing on developing a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor for XUL (XML User Interface Language), a markup language used for creating Mozilla’s user interfaces.

In the summer of 2005, as a budding software engineer, I had the opportunity to intern at Tekriti Software in Gurgaon, India. This internship provided me with a unique challenge: to develop a Personal Video Recording (PVR) prototype, similar to TiVo, using off-the-shelf hardware and open-source software.

In 2007, fresh out of university, I had the unique opportunity to work as a Researcher and Software Developer at B-Core Software Private Limited in Tokyo, Japan. This experience not only broadened my technical skills but also provided valuable insights into the Japanese approach to software development and research.

In the summer of 2006, I had the exciting opportunity to participate in the Google Summer of Code program, working with the Open Source Development Labs (OSDL). My project focused on improving the testing infrastructure for NFSv4 (Network File System version 4), a crucial component in distributed file systems.

In 2006, during my undergraduate studies, I had the invaluable opportunity to intern at Oracle Corporation in Bengaluru, India. This experience not only exposed me to enterprise-level software development but also allowed me to contribute significantly to Oracle’s reporting solutions.

In the fast-paced world of technology startups, recognition can be a powerful catalyst for growth and a validating milestone for young entrepreneurs. As I reflect on my entrepreneurial journey, the moment when my first startup, Kwippy, was named one of DataQuest’s Top 25 Indian Web 2.