
As Director of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) at the Gates Foundation, I lead efforts to advance inclusive digital systems that enable countries to transform lives, provide pathways out of poverty, and spur economic growth. At the Gates Foundation, we work in close partnership with governments, technical partners, and digital public goods communities to support countries to develop DPI that is safe, inclusive, and responsive to local needs. I am excited about the power of technological innovation to drive inclusion at scale and believe in robust policy, trusted institutions, and meaningful safeguards to ensure digital systems serve everyone, not just a few. Throughout my career, I’ve been a technologist, driven to build better products that scale. Over the last 20 years, this has translated to using technology to help people shape their own digital futures, working at the intersection of product innovation and public impact, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Prior to joining the Gates Foundation in 2024, I worked with IIMA Ventures at the Bharat Innovation Fund to support innovation driven companies, and at the Bharat Inclusion Initiative focused on advancing digital inclusion. Before that, I helped design and scale Aadhaar as Chief Product Manager at the Unique Identification Authority of India. I was also a key part of the team that designed UPI. I was also a key contributor to the creation and promotion of the India Stack through the iSPIRT Foundation, and responsible for creating and launching Google Map Maker.
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Director, Digital Public Infrastructure
Gates Foundation
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Mar 2024 - Present
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Chairman, Technology Committee
MOSIP
Jan 2018 - Present
Bengaluru Area, India
Volunteer
iSPIRT Foundation
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Apr 2017 - Present
Bengaluru Area, India
Partner
Bharat Innovation Fund
May 2018 - Mar 2024
Bengaluru Area, India
Chief Innovation Officer
CIIE. CO
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Apr 2017 - Mar 2024
Ahmedabad Area, India
Director, Platforms
EkStep Foundation
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Jul 2015 - Mar 2017
Bengaluru Area, India
Fellow
iSPIRT Foundation
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
Bengaluru Area, India
President
IITB Alumni Association, Bangalore Chapter
Jun 2007 - May 2010
Software Engineer
Praja Inc
Jan 1996 - Dec 2002
Director
RDC Private Limited
Jan 1992 - Dec 1994
Director
RDC
Jan 1992 - Dec 1994
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