Nagaraj Basarkod

I joined IIM Bangalore eager to explore the world of business and it proved transformational. It boosted my confidence in learning new disciplines and tackling challenges. Sharing the classroom with sharp, driven peers was a privilege. More than just skills, the MBA helped me reflect, smooth out rough edges, and take a more value-driven approach to work and life.

2023 - 2025

• Critical thinking

• Marketing

• Economics

• Finance

• Business

• Leadership

• Strategies

• Time Mgmt

I was shortlisted for the Emerging Leaders Program at the Indian School of Business—a program designed to equip working professionals with a strong foundation in business and leadership. It gave me early exposure to key management concepts and helped me approach my MBA with greater clarity and context.

• Leadership

Jan-2023 to Sep-2023

• Business

• Personal development

At WorkLLama, a SaaS platform connecting recruiters and job seekers, I was an early team member working with founders and cross-functional teams to deliver a robust iOS app. The role sharpened my product thinking and leadership skills. I led a major release that boosted engagement and earned the Rock Star Award for high impact and fast learning.

• iOS

• Mobile Apps

• Product Management

• Leadership

• Agile

• Collaboration

Feb-2021 to Nov-2024

At Signify (formerly Philips Lighting), I worked on cutting-edge connected lighting solutions powered by IoT, mesh networks, and BLE. As a lead engineer, I wore multiple hats developer, scrum master, and product owner—driving agile delivery with CI/CD practices. The role stretched my capabilities and sparked a deeper interest in business, eventually leading to my MBA journey at IIM Bangalore.

Dec-2017 to Jan-2021

• iOS

• Product Owner

• Scrum Master

• IoT

• Connected Lighting

• Team management

At TechJini (later acquired by Datamatics), I worked as a senior software engineer across a diverse client base—ranging from agile startups to global enterprises. Collaborating closely with the founders at Hike, I was involved in shaping and building the messenger app. Working with Honeywell later highlighted the contrast in pace and adaptability between startups and large organizations, giving me valuable perspective on scale and agility.

• iOS

• Consulting

• Engineering

• A/B testing

• Agile

• Collaboration

Jan-2015 to Dec-2017

Robosoft Technologies was my first professional home—and one of the few companies at the time developing for the rapidly growing Apple ecosystem. I started with Mac applications and later transitioned to iOS development. Along the way, I mentored new joiners and worked closely with managers to understand requirements, grow my skills, and consistently deliver quality products.

Jun-2011 to Jan-2015

• Engineering

• Mac & iOS

• Mentoring

• Collaboration

I graduated from Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Information Science. Getting placed at Robosoft Technologies straight from campus marked the beginning of my corporate journey—a launchpad that set the tone for everything that followed.

• Engineering

2007 to 2011