He is the key player in developing Azure's financial strategy. With his long association with financial institutions like Bank of America in Investment Banking, he has developed a thorough understanding in venture and private capital financing and merger and acquisitions. He was associated with Bank of America as Vice President handling Technology Investment Banking in India. He holds a BS in Electronics and Electrical Communications from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and a PGDBM in Finance from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.