Hi, I'm Shivastuti Koul - Chief Executive Officer at The Aether Loop
I am passionate about building technology that scales human potential. I thrive where engineering rigor meets empathetic design, creating products that solve complex health and accessibility challenges.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led technical accessibility initiatives for global product teams at Microsoft, including the development of the Xbox adaptive controller.
Currently operating as a founder of a health-tech startup focused on longevity while serving as a senior lead at Salesforce.
Provides expert guidance on embedding digital accessibility, cross-platform architecture, and inclusive design into complex product lifecycles.
🚀 Career trajectory
Engineering Foundations
Built a strong technical base in systems engineering and software development in India.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Systems Architecture
Platform & Accessibility Leadership
Scaled impact at Microsoft by leading technical accessibility and platform engineering initiatives.
✦ Technical Program Management
✦ Accessibility Strategy
Founder & Health-Tech Innovator
Transitioned to entrepreneurship to build longevity-focused technology platforms.
✦ Startup Leadership
✦ Product Vision
💪🏻 Superpowers
Inclusive Product Architect
Designing software that removes barriers for all users
✦ Championed accessibility features for global hardware like the Xbox adaptive controller.
✦ Systematized WCAG compliance across complex, high-scale software platforms.
✦ Built voice-controlled shopping experiences that prioritize user autonomy.
Strategic Systems Navigator
Translating technical constraints into scalable product outcomes
✦ Managed core platform engineering and DevOps roadmaps for massive enterprises.
✦ Balanced rigorous engineering requirements with agile product delivery cycles.
✦ Optimized cross-functional workflows to align engineering output with customer needs.
Human-Centric Startup Operator
Translating life-improving visions into functional market solutions
✦ Architecting health-tech solutions that translate research into daily wellness habits.
✦ Developing product visions that prioritize longitudinal user health outcomes.
✦ Bridging deep-tech innovation with tangible, consumer-facing market applications.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking peer networks of founders building at the intersection of health and tech.
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships to scale longevity technology solutions.
✦ Identifying new frameworks for human-centric product development in emerging markets.
I can help with
✦ Advising engineering teams on integrating accessibility into early product lifecycles.
✦ Sharing tactical frameworks for bridging technical debt with innovative user experience.
✦ Mentoring junior product managers on navigating complex, multi-stakeholder technical environments.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with experts in functional medicine to validate health-tech product hypotheses.
✦ Seeking guidance on navigating the early-stage fundraising landscape for health-tech startups.
✦ Finding collaborators to stress-test inclusive design features for new hardware prototypes.