Bridging Industry & Academia.
My journey bridges the fast-paced world of technology leadership in Nepal with the rigorous, deeply analytical environment of academic research in the United States. Before pursuing my doctoral studies, I spent years navigating the complexities of digital product development and strategic communications across diverse markets.
At CU Boulder, my research focuses on how AI disclosure, algorithmic evaluation, and platform design shape trust and decision-making. I seek to understand how strategic communication adapts when audiences, evaluators, and even communicators themselves are increasingly algorithmic.
American Academy of Advertising
American Advertising Federation
Academic Record
Ph.D. in Strategic Communication
2029 (Expected)
University of Colorado Boulder
M.S. in Advertising & PR
2025
Texas Christian University (TCU)
Master of Business Administration
2020
Westcliff University
Bachelor of Business Studies
2018
Tribhuvan University
Milestones & Experience
A chronological intersection of industry practice and academic achievement.
Academic — 2025
PhD Student · CU Boulder
Began doctoral studies in Strategic Communication at the University of Colorado Boulder, researching AI disclosure, algorithmic evaluation, and trust.
Academic — 2023 – 2025
M.S. Advertising & PR · TCU
Graduate study and teaching assistantship at Texas Christian University, with thesis work on the AI disclosure effect in influencer marketing.
Experience — 2021 – 2023
Lead Strategist · Anigraphy Studio
Directed comprehensive brand strategies and digital narratives for corporate clients across South Asia, bridging creative execution with market analytics.
Experience — 2019 – 2021
Product Manager · Sagoon Inc.
Led cross-functional engineering and design teams to develop and deploy social commerce features, scaling user engagement and optimizing retention.
Award — 2020
MBA with Distinction · Westcliff University
Completed the MBA with an applied capstone addressing organizational inefficiencies in emerging tech startups.
Experience — 2018 – 2019
Co-Founder · Skillathon
Established an educational technology initiative aimed at democratizing access to specialized vocational training in Nepal.