A typical day in my role

I usually start my day by reviewing overnight updates from our analytics systems to spot any anomalies or urgent issues. Then, I align priorities with my team in a quick stand-up, making sure blockers are cleared and everyone is focused on priorities. Midday is often spent collaborating with product managers and client-facing teams to translate complex requests into client-focused solutions. Later, I focus on strategy, reviewing architecture, mentoring developers, and planning features. Every decision we make shapes how thousands of global clients interact with financial data, so I balance technical depth with business vision to keep innovation moving forward.

What makes LSEG’s Engineering culture unique

How deeply it’s rooted in our core values. Partnership drives everything we do; we work across global teams. Change is encouraged through modern practices like Cloud adoption and AI, while Excellence ensures we maintain the highest standards of reliability and performance. And underpinning it all is Integrity, critical in a business, where trust and transparency matter most.

The power of global diversity

My favourite part about working in a globally diverse environment is the richness of perspectives that come from working with colleagues across different cultures and time zones. It creates a growth environment where ideas are challenged and improved.

Why I love Engineering

Seeing a feature we developed go live and instantly improve client workflows, is when I think, “This is why I love engineering.” It’s rewarding to see code make a real-world impact. And the energy my team bring to every business challenges. The way we collaborate, and our curiosity means everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

Growth and opportunity

Our new Engineering Career Framework has opened my eyes to lateral moves and cross-functional opportunities I hadn’t considered before.

Valued benefits

The benefit I value most is the company contribution to my pension plan. It provides long-term financial security and peace of mind, knowing that my future is being invested in while I focus on my career today.

Recent learning: On the tech side, I’ve been diving into emerging approaches that simplify external data integration and enable smoother operability across analytics platforms. On the organisational side, Team Topologies has been a great framework for designing team structures that scale effectively.

How I relax: Long evening walks with my headphones on. It’s the perfect way to clear my mind, recharge, and sometimes even spark new ideas while enjoying good music or a podcast.

Early inspiration

My passion for engineering began at 14, inspired by my uncle, the first engineer in our family, and a magical encounter with a Windows 95 computer that felt like it could do miracles. That curiosity shaped my journey, and today, as a Senior Manager in Cloud Reliability Engineering, I focus on building resilient systems that keep the digital world running. 

Making an impact at LSEG

My work ensures the stability, security, and cost efficiency of the cloud platforms that power LSEG’s critical financial services. By driving automation, reliability, resilient architecture, and cloud cost optimisation, I help guarantee that customers can trust our systems, while ensuring sustainable operations. My focus on incident prevention, observability, and cross-team collaboration, directly supporting LSEG’s mission to deliver dependable, scalable, and economically efficient market infrastructure globally. For me, reliability isn’t just a feature, it’s the foundation of trust.

Collaboration without borders

I collaborate across teams and geographies by setting clear, shared goals and using organised, effective communication, always mindful of time zones. I document decisions, share concise updates, and keep meetings focused for alignment. Building trust through open communication and cultural awareness is key – it’s what keeps our distributed teams coordinated and effective. Great teams aren’t defined by borders; they’re united by purpose.

Driven by curiosity

Curiosity drives my growth. I dedicate 40 minutes every day to focused learning, exploring new ideas and challenging my assumptions. My priorities for the coming year include implementing Agentic AI, deep diving into DevOps tools, and strengthening my leadership skills. I ask questions, learn from peers, and apply what I discover immediately, because curiosity is the engine that drives innovation.

Favourite moments at work

The best part of my workday is connecting with my team, whether we’re solving a tough reliability challenge or workshopping ideas for automation. Those moments of teamwork energise me because they combine creativity with impact. 

Making an impact

This year, I used my LSEG volunteering days (part of our global benefits) to visit Cubbon Park in Bengaluru with the Parikrama team. Spending time with primary school students was heartwarming, and their curiosity and energy were infectious, especially during a boat ride. The experience made me nostalgic for my own childhood and reminded me of the joy in simple moments.

Life beyond work

Outside of work, I’m an avid reader with a deep interest in Kannada literature, poetry, spirituality and philosophy. I also enjoy podcasts on history and philosophy, always seeking new perspectives.

A typical day in my role

My day starts by checking in across squads to see where support is needed and prioritising focus areas – knowing things can shift quickly. No two days are the same; new challenges, decisions, and problem-solving all keep me engaged. I focus on removing blockers, offering clarity, and empowering the team to work confidently and independently.

Alignment is key, so I connect with squads, stakeholders, and leadership to keep everyone on track. These conversations give me fresh insights and help me adapt fast. I learn something every day, whether it’s technology, people, or a new way to solve a problem. Working across time zones means mornings with APAC and evenings with UK/Europe, diving into system design, syncing on technical priorities, and coaching team members. 

What makes LSEG’s engineering culture unique

LSEG’s Engineering culture is truly inclusive. I’ve always felt supported, heard and provided with opportunities to develop my skill in tech. Everyone works together and grows together, innovation thrives – and that makes the environment special. I love the opportunity to learn from diverse, talented people. Every interaction opens new perspectives, sparks fresh ideas, and fuels collaboration that not only broadens my horizons, but accelerates my growth.

Why I love engineering

Working on a major data modernisation project reminded me why I love engineering. It was like solving a massive puzzle, connecting legacy pieces, closing gaps, and bringing it all together on the Cloud. When the new solution launched, it delivered real impact. It reminded me: this is why I love what I do.

Growth and opportunity

The new Career Framework provides a clearer roadmap for my growth, highlighting the skills and competencies I need to build next. It opens both people-leader and individual-contributor career paths, giving me the flexibility to explore different directions.

Valued benefits

The benefit I value most is a combination of hybrid working and carer leave, two things that genuinely support my wellbeing and help me bring my best self to work. They make me feel supported, grounded and able to show up fully for both my team and my family. Hybrid working gives me the balance between focus and connection. I enjoy being in the office for collaboration and the energy of working side by side with my team to generate ideas. And I appreciate hybrid days for deep thinking work and maintaining healthy rhythm in my day. Carer leave means more to me personally, as life doesn’t always go as planned, and I appreciate knowing that the company supports us when we need to take care of the people we love. 

Recent learning 

I’ve been learning a lot through mentorship. Having a mentor has opened new perspectives for me, letting me learn from someone else’s experiences, see situations through a different lens and understand approaches I might not have considered on my own. It’s helped me grow both as a leader and as a person. I’m learning to ask better questions, reflect more deeply and navigate challenges with more clarity. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t always come from doing more – sometimes it comes from listening, observing and learning from others.

How I relax

Solving puzzles helps me unwind and reset my mind. Travelling, especially to the beach, reminds me to breathe, enjoy the moment, and appreciate simple things like waves and warm light. Sunset and nature always give me a sense of calm and new energy before stepping into the next challenge.

A typical day in my role

I start my day early, around 07:30 with a one-to-one with an Engineer in one of my squads. We run scrumlike ceremonies, so I dip into standups, refinements, and goalsetting. If it’s Friday, I’ll attend team demos wherever possible. I speak with Product Owners and Customers to discuss features on roadmaps and ask our Tech Leads to work on an area of innovation that we agree needs work or evaluation. Throughout the day, I talk to vendors, partners and colleagues around the direction of Daas, writing Excalidraws and Lucids to attempt to articulate our problem domain and direction of travel for Multicloud Distribution. At the end of the day, I plan for the next one, and review my personal Asana to make sure the important work doesn’t get lost.

Global by design

I work with colleagues in Thailand, India, Kazakhstan, continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and across the Americas every day. It’s so normal that you could miss how extraordinary it is. That global mix isn’t just a backdrop, it shapes better products, richer ideas, and stronger teams. The performance of my teams comes from dedication to shared goals and a willingness to help one another. When we give people access to opportunity and they put in the work together, teams become more than the sum of their parts. A company and a team are what you put into it.

An engineering culture of opportunity and access

Access to senior leadership is genuinely a click away, calendars notwithstanding. If you want a conversation, prepare well and make the call. I do believe we are all contributing to an engineering landscape that is enabling product delivery and creating opportunities.

Why I love engineering

A highlight that still makes me smile is when our Tick History dataset recently crossed 111 trillion rows of data, and we did it with a team of five Engineers. Scale like that demands craft, clarity and care. It proves that focused teams, aligned on outcomes, can deliver outsized impact. Programming languages let me take a harebrained idea, make it real, kick the tyres, and decide whether it’s harebrained or not. Pair that with AI and it brings back the thrill of my nine-year-old “a-ha” moments with “Hello, World”, except now it’s “Hello, Tomorrow!” AI is going to open up so much more of the computer science map for us to explore, and that’s genuinely exciting.

Growing careers 

Our new Engineering Career Framework matters to me because it says you can keep your hands on a keyboard while expanding your impact and reach. Technical depth and progression aren’t either or, they’re both. I want engineers to see that you can build, learn and lead without losing the joy of making real software.

Valued benefits

Almost five years ago, I had a serious climbing accident that nearly cost me my right leg below the knee. Recovery was extremely traumatic, physically and mentally. The physiotherapy available through our healthcare benefit made a profound difference. I can run and handle stairs without too much of a hobble. 

Life outside work

Spending time with my family (I have two kids). I’m finally learning how to use my guitar looper. To switch off, I walk my dog, play my guitars, write software, and cook. I also play a little too much PUBG on my Xbox.

Inspired by global impact

The opportunity to work on systems that have a real, global impact is what inspired me to join LSEG’s team of engineers. LSEG isn’t just a financial institution it’s a technology-driven organisation that powers markets, data, and analytics across the world. That scale and complexity really appealed to me, and I knew I wanted to be part of something that shapes the future of finance. 

Engineering for the future

Engineering is shaping finance to be more agile, transparent, and customer-focused and that’s a future I’m proud to help build. Every day, I see how our work makes financial systems more responsive and resilient, and I’m excited to contribute to innovations that matter on a global scale. 

Collaboration across teams

I make it a priority to build impactful relationships with teams outside of engineering - whether it’s product, operations, or customer support. I start by listening carefully to understand everyone’s perspective as non-technical insights help build an overall view of the customer experience, things we might not see from a technical angle. Once we understand the problem together, I work to translate it into technical terms and explore solutions that are both feasible and impactful. Regular check-ins, shared documentation, and openness to feedback are key to keeping everyone aligned. It’s not just about solving the issue, it’s about solving it in a way that makes sense for the customer and the business. 

Career growth and development

Our Engineering Career Framework has given me clarity and structure around my growth. It’s helped me understand not just where I am today, but what skills and behaviours I need to develop to move forward. I’ve identified areas like strategic thinking and cross-functional leadership that I want to strengthen, and I’ve used the framework to set specific goals. It’s also helped me have more focused conversations with my manager. Rather than just talking about tasks, we’re now discussing long-term development and impact. That shift has made my career planning feel more intentional and aligned with both my personal goals and the organisation’s direction. 

Our culture and scale

Honestly, the most surprising thing has been the scale and complexity of the technology behind the scenes. I knew LSEG was a major player in financial markets, but I didn’t realise how deeply engineering drives everything from real-time data delivery to global infrastructure resilience. Another surprise was how collaborative and open the culture is. People across teams and regions are genuinely willing to share knowledge and work together to solve problems. That’s made it easier to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully from day one. 

Supporting our communities

I used my two days paid volunteering time to get involved with a local environmental group that organises clean-up events around Creve Coeur Lake, Missouri, a place I love and visit often. It felt natural to support a space that brings me so much peace and joy. We spent the day collecting litter, planting native grasses, and helping maintain the trails. It was hands-on, collaborative, and energising. What meant the most to me was seeing how small efforts can make a visible impact and doing it alongside people who care about the community. It reminded me that supporting our communities doesn’t have to be complicated, it just takes showing up. 

A typical day in my role

My day begins by dedicating the mornings to reviewing my ‘to-do’ list and prioritising critical service-related incidents, post-incident reviews, and other operational tasks. 

A significant portion of my time is also spent on site-related initiatives in my capacity as Co-Site Lead for Bengaluru, as well as driving strategic programs such as the LSEG Microsoft Partnership (LMP), multi-year obsolescence planning, and workforce strategy. While I work in a hybrid model, I prefer to be in the office and make a point to connect with my teams and colleagues in person, fostering collaboration and engagement.

What makes LSEG’s engineering culture unique

LSEG’s culture is anchored in Engineering Principles such as Build with Purpose, Customer Driven, Lead with Data, and Technically Courageous. What sets it apart is the balance between innovation and responsibility – Engineers are empowered to experiment while maintaining reliability and security. The culture promotes continuous learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a strong sense of ownership at every level.

The power of global diversity

My favourite part of working in a globally diverse environment is the richness of perspectives it brings. Leading a global team and collaborating with colleagues across geographies introduces fresh ideas and innovative solutions, enabling us to design systems that scale globally because we understand varied customer needs and operational challenges. India plays a huge part, driving strategy and delivering excellence for customers, representing the Group's largest cohort of global engineers. It's an exciting place to be. 

Why I love engineering

One of the proud moments from my early career as a Database Administrator was optimising a regulatory report that originally took 20 hours to run down to just 2 minutes. Though small in scope, it was a breakthrough that demonstrated the power of engineering in solving critical issues. Another memorable moment was leading the migration of critical trading databases to the latest Exadata Infrastructure. It was a complex, high-stakes project that required deep collaboration across teams. Seeing the system achieve enhanced resilience and performance post-migration reaffirmed why Engineering matters – it solves real-world problems at scale.

Growth and opportunity

Our refreshed Engineering Career Framework provides clarity and flexibility. It’s inspiring to see well-defined paths from technical leadership to broader strategic roles. The emphasis on excellence and mobility across disciplines ensures that I can continue to grow while staying close to technology.

Valued benefits

I value the learning and development programs the most. For example, initiatives like the Global Enterprise Engineers Programme, an immersive experience for engineers to develop a global mindset, expand their network, innovate on engineering challenges, and benefit from senior mentoring. Having access to continuous training helps me and my team stay ahead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

How I relax

For me, it’s all about the gym – lifting, strength training, and pushing limits. It’s not just about physical health; it’s about discipline, resilience, and the energy to give my best every day. I also enjoy long walks, which help clear my mind and keep me curious.