About Me
Software Engineering Leader | Investor | Volunteer
As a technology leader, I focus on the intersection of Software Engineering and Solutions Architecture, by delivering quality solutions for end users while balancing the need for technological innovation and long term stability. With a focus on business goals and technical innovation, I use the broad skill set I have gathered over the duration of my career to help the business leadership team understand the vision of our projects to provide them the best solution possible. My goal is simple and yet difficult to achieve, it is to provide the end user and/or business stakeholders with the best product possible in the amount of time given.
- Employer: New Balance
- Role: Software Engineering Manager
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Language English, Gujarati
- Contact: Connected on LinkedIn
Professional Experience
New Balance - Software Engineering Manager
October 2022 - Present
Responsible for the engineering teams focusing on the design, development, and validation of New Balances Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) software systems.
BoxCast - Director of Engineering
April 2021 - August 2022
Responsible for leading the engineering organization focusing on the design, development, and validation of Boxcast's Streaming Platform and all of the related technologies.
SAMP Health - Investor, Co-Founder
March 2022 - Present
SAMP Health’s mission is to provide holistic, transparent and personalized care, by utilizing state of the art technology, industry expertise and a lens of compassion, to serve patients, physicians, and other health care providers.
Anand Investments LLC - President, Co-Founder
January 2021 - Present
Anand Investments LLC is a holding company for our family businesses, started by my spouse and I in early 2021 to grow our investments in healthcare and other areas of interest outside of our participation in Akshar Purshottam Corp.
Akshar Purshottam Corp - Director of Operations, Owner
October 2022 - Present
Akshar Purshottam Corp is a holding company for our family businesses. I am responsible for back office operations and 3rd party vendor relationships for a suite of family business in all 3 of our business groups - Small Retail, Hospitality, and Restaurants.
Akshar Purshottam Corp was founded by my father and mother in 1985 and over the past 30 years has grown in a sustainable long term holding company consisting of multiple business in each of our core areas.
Dakota Software - Director of Software Development
October 2019 - April 2021
Responsible for leading the development organization focusing on the design, development, and validation of Dakota's existing and new software products. Focusing on the intersection of Software Engineering and Solutions Architecture, with the goal to deliver high quality solutions for end users while balancing the need for technological innovation and long term stability. Also working closely with Dakota's technology vendor partners to ensure customers both internal and external are receiving the best product possible.
Publicis Sapient - Director of Technology
March 2005 - October 2019
As a Director Technology and Solutions Architect, I led and architected projects of various sizes, overseeing the technical implementation on projects and working with client stakeholders and IT to deliver a high quality product. The company in the time I was there had multiple names, Xteric Technology Group, Brulant, Rosetta, SapientRazorfish, and Publicis.Sapient.
National Biochemicals Corp - IT Services Consultant
June 2002 - May 2015
I provided IT oversight and vision for a small firm that is transitioning into a larger company on a part-time basis. - Design, Deployment, and Maintenance of Internal IT Infrastructure. - Development of a Virtual Environment across multiple office locations. Developed multiple process automation scripts and patterns. - Development oversight over new commerce focused company website.
Education
Case Western Reserve University - B.S. Computer Science
September 2000 - May 2004
Case Western Reserve, a leader among independent research universities, offers world-class academic programs in Cleveland's culturally vibrant University Circle.
During my time as a student, I participated in various activities and clubs focusing on commuter centric clubs and organizations.
University of Akron - High School Post Secondary
September 1998 - May 2000
During my high school time, I participated in a program that allowed high school students to attend college classes to earn both high school and college credit.
Volunteer Experience
BAPS Public Affairs - Midwest Regional Lead
January 2022 - Present
I currently volunteer my time at the BAPS Public Affairs, as the lead for our Midwest US region, in this role I help coordinate efforts for our BAPS Public Affairs team across 18 locations.
BAPS Cleveland - Outreach Director
September 2018 - Present
I currently volunteer my time at the BAPS Cleveland Temple, focusing on leading our Outreach team which focuses on representing our temple to both Indian and Non-Indian community members. Our Outreach Projects include the BAPS Charities Walkathon, Medical Drives, as well as various cultural programs like Diwali.
BAPS Cleveland - Public Relations Manager
September 2013 - September 2018
I was a member of the BAPS Cleveland Temple Outreach Team, focusing on the temples relationships with the non-Indian community, focusing on relationships with local government and media.
BAPS Charities - Walkathon Project Lead
July 2009 - July 2016
BAPS Charities is a nonprofit international charity organization committed to sincerely serving the world by caring for individuals, families and communities. BAPS Charities Walks organized throughout North America helps a wide range of community, health and humanitarian organizations thus helping to build a better community, one step at a time. For the Cleveland Chapter of the organization I lead the planning and execution of the Walk which occurs each year in the early summer time frame. Over the past 10 years, we have supported various causes, ranging from the local schools and fire department to the American Cancer Society. Our goal is to mobilize our community to support a great cause in a simple way.
BAPS Midwest - Youth Activities - Midwest Leadership Team
July 2003 - June 2013
I was a member of a leadership team consisting of volunteers from across the Midwest Region, spanning 14 cities in 7 states for BAPS. The goal of this team is to execute multiple regional projects over the course of the year for the over 500 youths aged 14-22 within the region.
I also coordinated efforts with the 6 other leads from across the USA and Canada, and a National Leadership Team to allow for consistent project execution and reuse of quality materials.