Setting up Agri Business of Suzuki's Entity
My journey has been shaped at the intersection of India and Japan—two innovation ecosystems that think differently yet complement each other deeply. I began my career building India’s earliest clean‑energy and smart‑infrastructure projects, learning how large‑scale transformation requires not just technology but collaboration, empathy, and persistence.
Japan expanded that perspective. Working inside deeptech companies, universities, government agencies, and R&D ecosystems across Tokyo, Hokkaido, and Shizuoka, I saw how precision, long-term thinking, and human‑centric design can elevate technology into impact.
Across roles—in Smart Cities, AI/Edge Computing, AgriTech, energy systems, and cross‑border innovation—I have consistently positioned myself at the bridge: translating Japan’s technological strengths to India’s scale and India’s speed to Japan’s structure.
I am driven by the belief that world‑class organizations are built when diverse capabilities, cultures, and mindsets converge around a shared mission. My ambition is to lead such an organization—one that operates globally, designs responsibly, and delivers meaningful value to millions.
Ambition
To leverage deep India–Japan expertise, cross-border leadership, and technology-driven transformation experience to build and lead a world-class organization that delivers global-scale impact.
About Me
Global executive with 18+ years spanning AI, Smart Cities, AgriTech, Renewable Energy, and Indo–Japan innovation ecosystems. Proven track record in securing multi-million‑dollar projects, leading deeptech R&D, building public–private partnerships, and scaling cross-border collaborations. Combines entrepreneurial execution with policy, technology, and market strategy expertise.
Role & Achievements
I have led cross-border technology, innovation, and market expansion initiatives across India and Japan, delivering large-scale impact in Smart Cities, AgriTech, AI/Edge Computing, and sustainable infrastructure. My work spans securing major government and R&D grants, directing multi-crore smart city programs, building Indo–Japan technology partnerships, and driving international business growth for deeptech and automotive organizations.
Key achievements include:
- Establishing India–Japan agri-business networks and market linkages for a Suzuki Group entity.
- Contributing to a ¥1B Japanese government R&D grant for Edge AI and Smart City technologies.
- Leading a ₹2,133 crore smart city program and designing national digital governance platforms adopted across 4,000+ cities.
- Building bilateral innovation frameworks with the Embassy of India, ATLA (MOD Japan), and top universities in India and Japan.
- Delivering India’s first 50 TPD biodiesel refinery and managing clean energy programs impacting 18,000+ stakeholders.
Experience
Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Director, M2Labo / M2Labo Bharat (2024–2025)
- Led Indo–Japan agri-business expansion; established VegiBus distribution across Suzuki HQ, Entetsu, MaxValue Aeon.
- Spearheaded India business under Mr. Osamu Suzuki’s strategic vision to impact 1B+ citizens via advanced agricultural technologies.
- Directed Himachal Pradesh Smart Agriculture Project (bid management, proposal leadership, compliance).
- Built state-level government relations; secured direct engagement with Hon. CM Maharashtra.
- Expanded India footprint with Pune and Ambegaon agri-operations; executed MoU with Pune City.
- Mentored Indian startups on Japan market entry.
Senior Project Manager, AWL Inc., Hokkaido (2023–2024)
- Contributed to ¥1B R&D grant success for next‑gen Edge AI and Smart City systems.
- Led development of human‑centric video analytics models and DX solutions.
- Built global research alliances with IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and Tohoku University.
Director (QUAD & India–Japan Industry Affairs), ISIC Japan (2021–2024)
- Designed and led India–Japan Emerging Technology Initiative with Embassy of India, ATLA (MOD Japan), and Invest India.
- Managed projects for Japan MOD, National Police Agency, and MLIT.
Founding Partner & Project Director, Gaia Smart Cities / Agra Smart City (2014–2021)
- Led PMC team for ₹2,133 crore Agra Smart City program.
- Directed Smart City Proposals for 28 Indian cities.
- Built Swachh Bharat Mission’s national Mission Control Dashboard.
- Scaled India’s largest Social IoT citizen engagement platform across 130+ cities.
- Implemented LoRa-based sensor networks and IoT infrastructure.
General Manager, Uttaranchal Biodiesel Ltd. (2008–2014)
- Led India’s first 50 TPD biodiesel refinery project.
- Managed biofuel plantations across 30,000 hectares with state and national ministries.
- Conducted feasibility studies in bioenergy, electric mobility, and circular economy.
- Co‑founded and led M.P. Ensystems Advisory for international energy efficiency collaborations.
Deeptech Technology Lead, Japan, Japan
- Led SDx-driven video analytics teams.
- Built scalable command-and-control and autonomous platforms.
Co-founder & General Manager, M.P. Ensystems Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
- Drove Japan–India collaborations in energy efficiency, net-zero tech transfer, and sustainable infrastructure.
Skills
- AI, Edge AI, Video Analytics, IoT, SDx
- AgriTech & Autonomous Machinery
- Smart Cities & Digital Transformation
- R&D Leadership & Technology Strategy
- India–Japan Collaboration & Market Entry
- Government Relations & PPPs
- Sustainability, Net Zero & Circular Economy
Education
§ Completed onsite, extensive MBA Leadership Development and Digital Transformation Program (DXP), at International University of Japan (IUJ), Niigata (Sept 2018 – Dec 19).
§ Completed the virtual training program on ‘Strategies for Effective Negotiation’ from the AACSB accredited Indian School of Business, Hyderabad (2021)
§ Completed onsite a dual degree course in MBA (Technology) and Bachelor of Chemical Technology, from AACSB accredited NMIMS University, Mumbai (Aug 2004- July 2009)
§ Strategic Research Internship at The Institute For Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), Hayama, Japan on Biofuels for Sustainable Development project for India, Indonesia, China and Japan. (2008)
Languages
- English
- Japanese
- Hindi
Interests
Sustainability, Societ5.0, Deeptech, Mobility, International Collaboration
