Projects

Contributed to campus and programme development for Bangalore Central University, including campus planning, curriculum design, and industry interface strategies. Also served as a member of the Expert Committee for Campus Development.

A study on Bangalore's open spaces, conducted in 2016, examining usage patterns, cultural significance, ward-level provision, operations and management, and public engagement strategies at city and neighborhood levels.

A project focused on entrepreneurship development in art, crafts, and the creative economy, exploring ways to fund artisans, provide sustainable market access, and foster commercial development.

Developed digital models and interactive interfaces for the Tipu Summer Palaces in Bangalore and Srirangapatna, creating engaging video narratives and interactive experiences to showcase the historical sites and lost architectural elements.

Comprehensive disaster risk reduction project in Guwahati, Assam, India, focused on flood mitigation and resilience.

Developed a heritage-based urban development framework and feasibility study for several cities in Karnataka, including Gulbarga, Bidar, Badami, Bijapur, Belur, Halebidu, Srirangapatna, and Mysore, encompassing economic and financial analysis, tourism data and projections, infrastructure assessment, market research, cost-benefit analysis, and policy recommendations.

Flockr is a mobile app designed to simplify group planning and activities. It consolidates task lists and messaging, enabling users to efficiently plan trips, grocery shopping, night outs, and other group activities.

Developed a geolocation-based web platform for the Guwahati Municipal Corporation, enabling citizens to report flood instances. This platform was used for analysis and as a basis for action and relief efforts.

A comprehensive global report on culture for sustainable urban development in South Asia, with my contribution focused on India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Iran. The report analyzes trends, threats, and opportunities in different regional contexts, presenting a global picture of urban heritage conservation and the promotion of cultural and creative industries as a basis for sustainable urban development. It emphasizes the growing diversity of cities and the need for integrated conservation and urban regeneration plans.

GoodHarvest was a venture I co-founded with Mithun SG in 2012, delivering food directly from farms and enabling users to customize processing and create personalized recipes for spices, flours, condiments, and more.

A UNESCO concept paper focusing on the Indian Heritage Passport Program and its application to the Hoysala Trail in Karnataka. The program aims to develop sustainable tourism by promoting lesser-known heritage destinations, involving local communities, and prioritizing heritage protection, traveler education, environmental concerns, and local employment.

Developed an IoT-based sensor network for key water bodies in Guwahati to measure flow and water levels, aiding in flood monitoring and prediction.

Developed a Site Management Plan for the sustainable conservation, tourism, and development of the Hoysala Heritage Region in Karnataka, focusing on participatory planning, urban development, development control regulations, local economy, socio-economic analysis, and tourism development. The Hoysala region is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its exceptional architectural and historical significance.

Developed Spice Studio, an automated processing system for GoodHarvest, empowering users to create and share their own spice blends and multigrain flours. Users provided ingredient percentages, and the system processed their custom recipes, allowing them to list their creations for others to purchase. The project's main motivation was to preserve India's rich culinary heritage by enabling households to maintain and share their unique food blends.

SUI-Enable was a venture I started to provide practical training for architecture and planning students, focusing on Data Analysis for Urban Development, Building Automation, and Geo Spatial Analysis, in association with Sustainable Urbanism International.

A study conducted at NCBS, Bangalore, focusing on developing a sustainable campus plan with minimized waste and reduced costs, while enhancing social spaces to promote student interaction and dialogue.

Developed a site management plan for the sustainable development of Srirangapatna, focusing on preserving its cultural heritage and leveraging culture to drive economic growth, tourism, and local industries. The plan included planning development plans and building bye-laws.

Developing a web and mobile platform to provide first-time entrepreneurs with resources, guidance, and community support for their entrepreneurial journey.

Current professional engagement as CIO at ZDD, focusing on marketing, venture development, and business consulting projects.