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A highly experienced technology leader with 15+ years in software engineering and AI/ML. Group CEO at Techlead and Director at Techlead Software Engineering, he has built products like eTechSchool, eTechTracker, and eTechSchoolBus. Holds a Master's in Machine Learning & AI from IIT Madras and LJMU, with deep expertise in Computer Vision, IoT, telematics, and e-governance. Partner at Techlead Ventures, Versatalia Labs, and Montezuma Pvt Ltd.

A versatile technology professional with 15+ years of experience in Image Processing, Machine Learning, and Database Query Optimization. Known for efficient coding, strong logic design, and end-to-end product delivery — from client communication and system enhancement to writing complex database procedures and successful implementation.

Developer at heart with 15+ years of experience designing, developing, and modernising complex systems. Expert in cloud-native microservices on AWS, OpenShift, and Kubernetes, with hands-on experience in Serverless (SAM), DevSecOps (Azure DevOps, Jenkins), IaC (AWS CDK), Golang, micro-frontends with Angular, and IoT integration using Kafka and Kura.

Founder & CEO of ImageProVision, Sandeep is revolutionising particle characterisation for the pharmaceutical industry using AI and Image Analytics. His patented technology is trusted by 160+ pharma companies across the USA, Europe, and India — accelerating drug discovery, NDA/ANDA submissions, formulation development, and quality control across injectables, tablets, topicals, and inhalers. With deep expertise in AI/ML-based image processing, regulatory compliance, and global business strategy, he has grown ImageProVision from a startup to a globally recognised AI-driven pharma technology company.

MBA in International Marketing (University of Leicester, UK) and Engineering graduate (University of Mumbai), with 35+ years of senior leadership across Healthcare, Medical Devices, and Engineering. Career spans marquee organisations including GE, Medtronic (VP – Diabetes Group, APAC), Acelity (VP – Advanced Wound Dressing, Global), Vyaire Medical (President – APAC & LATAM), and Accuray (Chief Commercial Officer). Also served as Board Member at Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, championing entrepreneurship and youth development.

Senior Architect and Technical Lead with 25+ years of expertise in architecture, design, and delivery of large-scale enterprise applications. Shilpa specialises in cloud-based application architecture, integration requirements analysis, and non-functional requirement implementation — with a strong track record across e-Commerce, e-Governance, Telecom, IoT, and ERP domains. Her technology stack spans Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Mule ESB, Angular, React, Shopify, and platforms including Liferay and Oracle. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science (1995) and is a Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP 1.4) with 90%.

With 10+ years of experience closing the gap between what founders and mid-market businesses need from technology and what they actually get, Rutul founded Upperthrust Technologies to serve as an embedded technology backbone for growth-stage organisations. Upperthrust combines Fractional CTO leadership, AI-enabled product engineering, security-first architecture, and DevSecOps into one managed, outcome-driven capability — delivering enterprise-grade technology without enterprise-grade complexity. Rutul also leads Global Strategy & Business Expansion for Techlead Group, driving AI-first and DevSecOps partnerships across the US, Europe, and GCC markets.

Principal Consultant with 25+ years of experience across IT services and product organisations including Infosys, Amazon, and Techlead Group. Kantesh leads Cloud and Data Modernization engagements at Techlead — delivering data analytics, BI dashboarding, and AI/ML initiatives for clients across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and public sector. At Amazon India, he served as a Senior Technical Program Manager in Finance Automation, owning product roadmap and delivery for invoicing systems serving worldwide finance operations. His earlier 12+ years with Infosys included deep engagement with US healthcare enterprises such as Aetna and WellPoint. Kantesh holds an MBA (PGPX) from IIM Ahmedabad and holds PMP and AHIP certifications.

Sales and marketing leader with 15+ years of experience driving revenue growth, brand strategy, and team performance. Currently VP of Sales & Marketing at UTPL, with prior experience heading sales and marketing at a startup and co-founding a cybersecurity venture. Specialises in go-to-market strategy, key account management, channel development, and hands-on team enablement. Track record of building high-performing sales teams, scaling pipelines, and translating strategy into measurable outcomes. Holds a BBA in Sales & Marketing and a Post-Graduate diploma in Advertising & Communication.

Working at the intersection of digital transformation, AI-driven modernization, and software quality, Amruta helps organizations modernize their CRM, ERP, and internal software systems — focusing on automation, intelligence, and scalability without disrupting what already works. As Founder of Qubbit Works, she ensures modernized systems remain stable, secure, and production-ready through automation testing, performance validation, and continuous QA. Her expertise spans AI-led CRM & ERP modernization, workflow automation, system integration, data unification, and quality-first digital transformation strategy.

15+ years of experience across IoT, Telematics, Building Management Systems, Security Systems, Surveillance, and GPS Tracking — specialising in end-to-end product lifecycle management, business operations, strategic sales, and market expansion. At Techlead Group, Sagar heads flagship products eTechTracker and eTechSchoolBus — driving operations, sales, marketing, customer engagement, and technology enhancement to deliver scalable, efficient solutions across education and enterprise sectors.

Java enterprise engineer with 16+ years of experience in analysis, design, development, and delivery of mission-critical applications. Harish specialises in Spring Boot, Hibernate, and J2EE architectures — with deep expertise in RESTful web services, JPA, JSF (Primefaces, IceFaces), and report generation using Jasper Reports and PD4ML. His database proficiency spans MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, with a strong track record of writing complex SQL and HQL queries. Experienced in deploying web applications on Apache Tomcat, Glassfish, and Jetty — both on-premise (Ubuntu, Windows) and cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure). Has served 7+ years in government sector technology delivery and 1 year as a lecturer at a leading academic institution. A proven team lead and mentor with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Holds an MCA from Sinhgad Institute of Management, Pune University, and a BCS from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University.

Operating at the intersection of Technology, Strategy, and Public Impact for 16+ years, Chinmay has helped organisations across India, Sri Lanka, EU, and APAC turn emerging tech into meaningful outcomes. His work spans AI & Computer Vision for wildlife protection, healthcare, and defence; digital transformation at scale; and 0→1 product building for startups and government programs. He is the driving force behind Guppa AI — a Conversational Intelligence layer revolutionising commercial commerce — and Mentāmī, a 1:1 mentor-mentee platform bridging experience with ambition.

Partner at Techlead Group with 15+ years of cross-industry experience spanning electrical engineering, enterprise sales, entrepreneurship, and technology business development. Mehul began his career in medium voltage manufacturing before progressing to Senior Sales Engineer at Schneider Electric, specialising in Medium Voltage Switchgears and Transformers. He also co-founded and managed Amara Salon & Academy in Pune. At Techlead, he leads the Recruitment Business Unit — delivering end-to-end talent acquisition across FTE, CWR, C2H, RPO, and BOT models — and heads International Sales & Business Development across Central Asia, including Nepal and Uzbekistan. He also manages key government client relationships across India, driving e-governance and data analytics initiatives. Mehul holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Pune University.

Diploma & MBA holder with 15+ years of experience spanning UI/UX design, prototyping, wireframing, and user research. Brings a human-centred approach to product development — combining usability testing, project leadership, and process improvement to deliver intuitive, high-impact digital experiences.

With 13+ years in the software industry and 8+ years in eGovernance implementations, Om leads urban digital transformation programs from strategy through execution — designing only what he is prepared to deliver. As Managing Director of a technology firm specialising in eGovernance, he has built and operationalised large-scale platforms across urban ERP, municipal systems, taxation, citizen service portals, infrastructure management, and integrated administrative dashboards. His doctoral research in Digital Transformation in Urban Governance deepens his ability to navigate policy constraints, adoption challenges, and inter-department dependencies.

AI/ML Engineer with 8+ years of experience building production-grade AI systems, scalable backend services, and generative AI solutions. Chaitanya specialises in LLM integration (OpenAI, Claude, Hugging Face), RAG system architecture, vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS), and end-to-end AI pipeline design using LangChain and LlamaIndex. His Python AI stack expertise spans FastAPI, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and async processing, with strong depth in NLP, Document AI, OCR, and Computer Vision. He has delivered 15+ production-grade AI and ML applications deployed on AWS and GCP. Holds an MCA and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Pune University.

Generative AI Engineer and Mobile Application Developer with 6+ years of expertise building production-grade AI-powered applications, RAG pipelines, and scalable multi-platform solutions. Prasad has deep hands-on experience with LLMs (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude), LangChain, PyTorch, and TensorFlow — architecting end-to-end AI systems across NLP, Document AI, OCR, and Computer Vision. He has successfully shipped 15+ production applications across transportation, healthcare, education, IoT, and hospitality verticals, combining advanced LLM integration with native iOS, Android (Kotlin), and Flutter mobile engineering. Holds a Master's in Computer Science from PVG College of Science, Pune.

Angular Engineer with 6+ years of expertise designing and implementing web applications for clients across diverse domains. Ameya specialises in SPA architecture, reusable component development, and cross-browser compatibility — building frontends that are fast, consistent, and scalable. Proficient in Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, with strong experience in RESTful API integration and component-based architecture. Known for rigorous code reviews, tight deadline management, and mentoring junior developers. Holds a Master of Computer Applications and a Bachelor of Computer Applications.

Innovative and results-driven IT professional with 3+ years of diverse experience in software engineering, algorithm design, and product management. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing complex algorithms, and driving product development aligned to business objectives. Proficient in Rust, Go, and cloud-based solutions with a strong focus on delivering efficient, scalable, and compliant software products. Skills include Rust, Go, Python, C#, C++, Kubernetes, Pulumi, CI/CD, GitHub Workflows, Flux, KEDA, gRPC, REST, GraphQL, OAuth2, OpenCV, and YOLO. MCA from MES Institute of Management and Career Courses, Pune (2020–2022). BCA from Abasaheb Garware College, Pune (2017–2020). German Language Certification: A2 Level.