Led design strategy and execution for AI, Access Policy, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) across Cisco’s flagship SaaS products: Secure Access and Umbrella.

Collaborated and led cross-functional teams across 5 time zones, anchored product design for APAC initiatives. Led design contributions to the success of Secure Access, generating $560M in 2025 and projected to cross $1B in ARR by 2027.

Headed the inception of Malware and Multi-Mode DLP detection across Umbrella and Secure-Access security products, responsible for control and data plane, for Inline traffic (public and private), and for Data-at-Rest covered cloud platforms, supporting thousands of customers, with billions of events each month.

Received 6 awards for exceptional impact, innovation, and design leadership within Cisco’s security division. Spearheaded the launch of AI-Gen Access Control, highly demanded by major clients as a dealbreaker.

Improved the UX of Data Loss Prevention vertical to reach the top of the list in Gartner Peer Insights, above Google & Microsoft.

Demonstrated effective team management skills while owning key business metrics as an IC and leading a diverse team of 8-12 designers, overseeing sprint planning across 4 product verticals with a combined MAU of 7.8M+, getting business $18M in ARR. Overall, Scaler growth went up by 5X in FY23.

Orchestrated the development and implementation of a robust design system at Scaler Academy, Scaler Topics, Mobile App, and InterviewBit, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all product verticals.

Implemented strategic measures that led to a 46% increase in average user sessions within a span of 60 days, coupled with an impressive surge of 196% in the booking rate, contributing to enhanced user engagement and revenue growth. Achieved this alongside a 58% cost reduction in FY24.

Launched new avenues for the company, including Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Business programs in Bengaluru, India.

Developed an AI-driven 0-1 voice recognition mobile-based product, akin to Uber, that garnered 100k+ downloads on the Play Store, addressing speech-related issues, and securing $1M seed funding from Sequoia Capital.

Collaborated closely with founders, tackling intricate business challenges through design interventions, including user onboarding and churn rate optimization. Played a pivotal role in achieving zero CAC within three months through a comprehensive referral model redesign.

Engineered the 0-1 product across both student and teacher verticals, along with internal tool development, fostering collaboration across engineering, product, marketing, sales, and customer success teams.

On the fun side, built a studio for Blackboard Radio YouTube Channel and gained 4.2k followers organically.

Worked on more than 18 projects and built a team of 7 members across Product, Design, and Marketing for various seed-stage startups across India, UAE, USA, and the EU region.