Every step along the way has added a new perspective.

    A creative career is rarely a straight line. It takes shape through experimentation, new technologies, different environments, challenging assignments and the people met along the way.

    Mine has been guided by a lasting interest in visual communication and a steady curiosity about what design can make possible.

    Education & Exploration

    The Foundations

    My path began with a Bachelor of Architecture at the School of Planning and Architecture in Hyderabad. There, I built a grounding in design principles and learned to put the audience at the centre of every solution, balancing empathy with practical function.

    I went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts at the Savannah College of Art and Design in the United States, specialising in Motion Graphic Design and Interactive Design. Studying how movement, information and interaction communicate together shaped the multidisciplinary approach I bring to creative problem-solving.

    Creative Practice

    The Evolution

    My professional work has since spanned broadcast, media, digital communication and multidisciplinary creative environments.

    Each of these deepened my understanding of visual storytelling, design systems and creative execution, and showed me how important it is to adapt as communication platforms change.

    Creative Leadership

    The Expansion

    As my responsibilities grew, my focus moved beyond individual execution to the bigger questions: creative direction, collaboration, design quality and the role of creativity within organisations.

    This shift strengthened my belief that great creative outcomes depend on how well vision, people, process and execution work together.

    Learning & Evolving

    The Present

    Today, I remain drawn to where creativity and technology meet, how new forms of communication emerge, and how multidisciplinary thinking can open new doors.

    I see every project, collaboration and experience as another chance to learn and grow.

    The journey continues, one story at a time.

    Education & Exploration

    The Foundations

    2003

    Master of Fine Arts

    Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

    Savannah, Georgia, USA

    Motion Graphics / Interaction Design

    Global perspective and hands-on work in award-winning visual storytelling, emphasising emerging technologies and leading design solutions.

    1999

    Bachelor of Architecture

    School of Planning and Architecture, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)

    Hyderabad, India

    Architecture

    Foundation in design principles and conceptualisation, with an audience-centred approach balancing empathy and practical functionality.

    1998

    Diploma in Multimedia Applications

    Edit Multimedia Training Institute

    Hyderabad, India

    Multimedia

    Groundwork for combining multi-platform technologies to deliver compelling narratives.

    2002

    Jhamandas Watumall Fund Scholarship

    Academic / Portfolio Merit

    First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii, USA

    2002

    Morris Sheer Fellowship

    Outstanding Portfolio

    Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah, USA

    2003

    Gold Medal

    Art Fusion

    Animation & Design, Student Category

    Annual Broadcast Design Awards (BDA), Los Angeles, USA

    2003

    Silver Medal

    Swatch Watch Poster

    Print Design, Student Category

    Annual Broadcast Design Awards (BDA), Los Angeles, USA

    2002

    Gold Medal

    Movie Title Sequence, Time Machine

    Animation & Design, Student Category

    Annual Broadcast Design Awards (BDA), Los Angeles, USA

    2002

    Bronze Medal

    Collateral Architecture Poster

    Print Design, Student Category

    Annual Broadcast Design Awards (BDA), Los Angeles, USA

    1998

    Second Position

    Design Thesis '98, SPA

    School of Planning and Architecture, JNTU, Hyderabad, India

    1998

    First Position

    Logo Competition (SPA Logo)

    School of Planning and Architecture, JNTU, Hyderabad, India

    1995

    Design Competition Honors

    Architectural Design

    Indian Institute of Architects, India

    1995 · First Position

    Photography Competition – Explosion

    National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA)

    Approaching the theme “Explosion,” the series stepped away from predictable pyrotechnics to reveal how sudden, transformative moments unfold in life. The most unforgettable shifts are internal breakthroughs of emotion, change, and realization.

    The lens captured sudden transitions through poignant stillness: a shattered clay vessel on sunlit stone, tears breaking behind window bars, and a bright candle cutting through darkness. Warm natural light accentuated quiet human vulnerability.

    The body of work was awarded top honors, celebrated for proving that thoughtful visual restraint and deep emotional truth speak with lasting power.

    1996 · Second Position

    Photography Competition – Nostalgia

    National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA)

    The project set out to capture “Nostalgia” not as fading sadness, but as the enduring warmth of cherished memories that enrich who we are today. Nostalgia is a celebration of human experience, life wisdom, and timeless affection.

    A warm, sepia-toned close-up portrait of grandmotherly grace was paired with an inviting, ornate bench overlooking a peaceful waterfront. Gentle ambient lighting wrapped the frames in the comforting glow of an old family album.

    The photographs deeply moved audiences, honoring the beauty of time lived well and the joyful memories that accompany us forward.

    Creative Practice

    The Evolution

    Aug 2004 – Aug 2005
    1 year

    Senior Designer

    Design and Animation · Big Pink Inc.

    New York City Metro Area, USA

    Led motion graphics and interactive design; produced corporate ads, show packages and promotions; designed corporate websites and animation pitches for TV channels.

    Jan 2004 – Aug 2004
    9 months

    Broadcast Designer

    Animation · Liquid Light Inc.

    New York City Metro Area, USA

    Developed television concepts; maintained company and client websites; designed web and DVD graphics.

    Sep 2001 – Dec 2003
    2¼ years

    Web Production Personnel

    Online Learning Center · Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

    Greater Savannah, USA

    Created web graphics and course banners; trained professors on online course software; animated a department promotion.

    Creative Leadership

    The Expansion

    Jun 2010 – Aug 2017
    7 years

    Creative Director

    Channel Identity: Online & Offline Graphics, Show/Channel Packaging, Promotions, Studio Designs, and Marketing · TV9 Network, Associated Broadcasting Company Pvt. Ltd.

    Greater Hyderabad, India

    Led brand concepts across India, Africa and the USA as sole design director across media; pioneered news information graphics; built packaging, promotions and marketing graphics teams; introduced technology for higher-quality output; worked with vendors on apps/websites; mentored designers.

    Oct 2009 – Jun 2010
    9 months

    Creative Director

    Brand Development and Animation · SHUNYA DESIGN Pvt. Ltd.

    Greater Hyderabad, India

    Motion graphics, interactive and print design; developed show packages and promotions.

    Jan 2008 – Oct 2009
    2 years

    Art Director

    Promotions and Marketing · New Delhi Television (NDTV)

    Greater Delhi, India

    Oversaw promos for NDTV and affiliate channels for consistent branding; reorganised media management system, developed a codec, built Final Cut Pro templates, introduced Cinema 4D.

    Aug 2005 – Dec 2007
    2¼ years

    Art Director

    Design and Production · Middle East Broadcast Networks (MBN)

    Springfield, Virginia, USA

    Maintained MBN's graphic identity and covered Design Director role when needed; produced news, programming and promotion graphics; supervised staff; administered Mac systems.

    Learning & Evolving

    The Present

    Jan 2024 – Present
    9+ years (Deloitte tenure)

    US India Emerging Media Leader

    Pursuits COE · Deloitte India (Offices of the US)

    Greater Hyderabad, India

    Leads multiple design teams toward a cohesive, data-guided strategy; develops agile production workflows and brings new technology into visual storytelling; Creative Director on high-profile design and animation projects; focuses on UX, stakeholder relationships, hiring and talent development.

    Sep 2019 – Dec 2023

    US India Design Leader

    Advisory & Consulting Teams, Pursuits COE · Deloitte India (Offices of the US)

    Greater Hyderabad, India

    Delivered design work and built relationships with US stakeholders; mentored team members; led talent acquisition and multi-platform team setup.

    Sep 2017 – Aug 2019

    Service Area Lead

    Creative Development, Market Development · Deloitte India (Offices of the US)

    Greater Hyderabad, India

    Led creative development across practice areas incl. Pursuits Design Studio, Deloitte Insights and Greenhouse; art direction, budgets, research and business-development support.