I am a strategy advisor at Bala Aatral Solutions, in Chennai - I help the company in fine tuning strategy. market approach, human resource development, and other areas to take this start up towards greatness. More about Aatral Solutions:Established in 2018, as an AR and Virtual Reality development company, we make sure to deliver great Return on Investment (ROI) benefits to our customers. Throughout the years of our establishment, we’ve successfully partnered with big giants and… Show more I am a strategy advisor at Bala Aatral Solutions, in Chennai - I help the company in fine tuning strategy. market approach, human resource development, and other areas to take this start up towards greatness. More about Aatral Solutions:Established in 2018, as an AR and Virtual Reality development company, we make sure to deliver great Return on Investment (ROI) benefits to our customers. Throughout the years of our establishment, we’ve successfully partnered with big giants and entrepreneurs around the globe delivering promising outcomes.At present, more than 2000+ users have done training on our platform in industries like Automotive, Heavy Manufacturing and Defence Aviation!AATRAL provides solutions for multi-verticals to enhance production efficiencies, eliminate Safety-Incidents, enhance process training, remote assistance, product showcase,troubleshooting, increase profitability and lead on the path to become a Smart Factory. Our goal as an AR & VR development company is to turn every idea into an exciting XR Product which ultimately delivers a great Learning and unbelievable Return-On-Investment (ROI) benefits to our clients.Gearing up to address challenges.As an end-to-end software firm developing AR/VR applications for industry customers, AATRAL sees how these technologies will overcome the barriers that have restricted adoption within a short span of time. Show less

I am a designated partner at PhaseZero India operations focusing on growth and performance.More about PhaseZero.aiPhaseZero.ai is a digital commerce solution used by manufacturers to own their customer’s journey. PhaseZero.ai’s SaaS platform unifies and optimizes the customer’s experience driving brand loyalty and increasing sales. Our focus on the unique needs of manufacturers with proven integrations to their ERP, parts catalogs, and inventory systems, results in a quick… Show more I am a designated partner at PhaseZero India operations focusing on growth and performance.More about PhaseZero.aiPhaseZero.ai is a digital commerce solution used by manufacturers to own their customer’s journey. PhaseZero.ai’s SaaS platform unifies and optimizes the customer’s experience driving brand loyalty and increasing sales. Our focus on the unique needs of manufacturers with proven integrations to their ERP, parts catalogs, and inventory systems, results in a quick implementation and faster return on investment. Show less

Based out of Chennai, India and founded by an IIT-M alumnus, we are a start-up company working towards revolutionizing the fabrication process of composite products. With a highly qualified team, we have developed innovative solutions for manufacturing even the most complex composite parts in the most efficient manner. Bringing in a host of different technologies and materials to synergise with each other, we have entered into a new era for composite fabrication.I provide critical… Show more Based out of Chennai, India and founded by an IIT-M alumnus, we are a start-up company working towards revolutionizing the fabrication process of composite products. With a highly qualified team, we have developed innovative solutions for manufacturing even the most complex composite parts in the most efficient manner. Bringing in a host of different technologies and materials to synergise with each other, we have entered into a new era for composite fabrication.I provide critical advise on the opportunities in the Aerospace and Defence Industry Show less

I provide critical advise on the Aerospace and Defence Opportunities to this startup in Space.

The association, known as AIDAT in short, works towards creating a powerful ecosystem of Aerospace and Defence component and system suppliers for global companies. Currently projects include creating a new 250 acre Aeropark just outside Chennai, at Sriperumpadhur area, with government agency TIDCO, an MRO complex at the Chennai airport and aerospace clusters within many locations in Tamil Nadu. The synergy and harnessed power of the all the existing and new industries in Tamil Nadu will create… Show more The association, known as AIDAT in short, works towards creating a powerful ecosystem of Aerospace and Defence component and system suppliers for global companies. Currently projects include creating a new 250 acre Aeropark just outside Chennai, at Sriperumpadhur area, with government agency TIDCO, an MRO complex at the Chennai airport and aerospace clusters within many locations in Tamil Nadu. The synergy and harnessed power of the all the existing and new industries in Tamil Nadu will create an ability to supply 30% of the total Indian supplier base.• Working with TIDCO and TN government is setting up an Aerospace and Defence park near Chennai over 600 acres near Chennai.• Worked with the TN Government in development of the Aerospace and Defence Policy 2019 for TN State.• Organized participation in AeroIndia 2017, Avalon 2017, DefExpo 2018 and AeroIndia 2019 trade shows with a pavilion of A & D companies from Tamil Nadu.• Worked with Member companies to send delegation to Australia and USA to explore business development.• Worked with Indo German Chamber of Commerce to host an incoming German delegation of Aerospace and Defence companies.• Setting up an “Industry Experts Panel” to promote and grow A&D business in TN – develop an approach note and strategy.• Helping A & D startups in fund raising, organization scaling, recruiting key hires and strategy development. • Worked with MSME department in central government and TN State Industries Department to help bring the Technical Center - a common facility infrastructure to Chennai that will greatly help the MSME companies in the region.• Organised several B2B meetings with companies such as L&T Shipyard - Chennai, BEL - Chennai, HVF Avadi - Chennai, Dynamatics Technologies - Bangalore for the AIDAT members to benefit from new opportunities.• Speaker at various Industry seminars and conferences at Universities. Show less

Based on my past entrepreneurial background and network I am involved in, I was invited to become a charter member. Actively involved in the events at the chapter. Currently mentoring start up businesses in Chennai on scaling and business plans. Evaluated many business plans as part of global TiE business plan competition. Interested in social entrepreneur driven companies. Currently advising a few of social enterprise start-ups as a mentor.

As part of the membership of my company at AmCham India, I am actively participating in the activities promoting Indo US business interests. Have been an active partner in the programs organized by the chapter. Working closely with US consulate to further US India business collaboration.

• Managing Director for the India entity and V.P. Global Strategy and Innovation activities. Director on Board of 2 Boeing subsidiaries. • Started as the first person in CDG India and built to a team size of 400+ focusing on Aerospace engineering, Technical publications and Software services for Boeing and other commercial customers.• Built and managing a direct sales team in US, UK and in India with a global marketing support team and responsible for 50% growth year over year in… Show more • Managing Director for the India entity and V.P. Global Strategy and Innovation activities. Director on Board of 2 Boeing subsidiaries. • Started as the first person in CDG India and built to a team size of 400+ focusing on Aerospace engineering, Technical publications and Software services for Boeing and other commercial customers.• Built and managing a direct sales team in US, UK and in India with a global marketing support team and responsible for 50% growth year over year in commercial customer revenue (2009 – 2012).• Advocated and implemented change management to convert a predominantly US based company to a globally focused organisation and from a pure operations focused organisation to a sales/customer focused organisation.• Implemented the best practices from the “Great Place to Work” institute creating a high performance organisation.• Part of the global Top Management team reporting directly to the President of the company Show less

• Responsible for the entire operations of the Indian subsidiary of Germany based parent company – P3 Group.• Responsible for the growth of the India entity through integration within the P3 Network.• Part of the Global Executive Leadership to help P3 Group grow in Engineering Services globally, reporting to the CEO.• Grew the Technical Publications and Engineering Services team at India to serve global customers

• Based in Houston, TX and was responsible for North America, USA and Canada, operations including strategy, sales, business development, marketing, and onsite delivery.• Grew the revenue by over 400% - from USD6M per year to over USD25M per year during my term.• Brought in orientation to marketing productized services to target customers and set up a global marketing group in India.• Grew customer base by 300% - customers such as Boeing, Vought, Spirit, Toro, CAE Canada, Genie… Show more • Based in Houston, TX and was responsible for North America, USA and Canada, operations including strategy, sales, business development, marketing, and onsite delivery.• Grew the revenue by over 400% - from USD6M per year to over USD25M per year during my term.• Brought in orientation to marketing productized services to target customers and set up a global marketing group in India.• Grew customer base by 300% - customers such as Boeing, Vought, Spirit, Toro, CAE Canada, Genie Industries, Transocean etc.• Built a strong team for sales, marketing and technical delivery and built momentum by winning multi-million dollar deals.• Involved in building in thought leadership and strategic focus within the company as part of the International Executive Council.• Director on the board of the U.S subsidiary Show less

• Co-founded the company as a product + services driven software Company with global operations.• Involved in bringing seed investment from SoftBank India fund, the first of such SW technology investment in India.• Responsible for global business development, Marketing, and building offshore delivery centers.• Sold the start up company in 2005 to American Cyber Systems Inc, Atlanta, GA, USA.• Company’s products were considered “path breaking” in the SOA/Web Services… Show more • Co-founded the company as a product + services driven software Company with global operations.• Involved in bringing seed investment from SoftBank India fund, the first of such SW technology investment in India.• Responsible for global business development, Marketing, and building offshore delivery centers.• Sold the start up company in 2005 to American Cyber Systems Inc, Atlanta, GA, USA.• Company’s products were considered “path breaking” in the SOA/Web Services space.• Responsible for overall vision of the company and global sales, marketing and delivery arm of the business.• Built a good client base and profitable operation for over 4 years. Show less

• Built a strong organization that is focused on providing end-to-end E Solutions to clients in India and Abroad.• Built a domestic and international sales and delivery organization focused on revenue generation.• Rapidly grew the e solutions business from just USD400K annual revenue to over USD10M annual revenue within 18 months.• Recruited, retained and built a strong organization of 300+ professionals in 18 months spread across India, Australia and USA.• Growth in the client… Show more • Built a strong organization that is focused on providing end-to-end E Solutions to clients in India and Abroad.• Built a domestic and international sales and delivery organization focused on revenue generation.• Rapidly grew the e solutions business from just USD400K annual revenue to over USD10M annual revenue within 18 months.• Recruited, retained and built a strong organization of 300+ professionals in 18 months spread across India, Australia and USA.• Growth in the client base by over 100 percent in just under a year.• Built a strong team of over 20 sales and support professionals.• Focused on building partnerships with international e Commerce players like Broadvision, Open Market, Commerce One and Sterling Commerce, VeriSign among others.• Director on the board of JV and subsidiary companies - Safescrypt.com, Serwiz.com, ties2india.com, satyamwebexchange.com. Show less

• Started as a Regional Manager out of Singapore managing the South Asia territory from Singapore.• Established SSA in India as a key player in the domestic market and increased brand awareness.• Focused on business development, partnerships, marketing and sales of BPCS products in India.• Recruited and retained motivated staff as part of the core team and expanded to over 20 people.• Ran a profitable entity – at USD5M per year- through products and services in South Asia… Show more • Started as a Regional Manager out of Singapore managing the South Asia territory from Singapore.• Established SSA in India as a key player in the domestic market and increased brand awareness.• Focused on business development, partnerships, marketing and sales of BPCS products in India.• Recruited and retained motivated staff as part of the core team and expanded to over 20 people.• Ran a profitable entity – at USD5M per year- through products and services in South Asia region.• Involved in increasing customer base from 30 to over 75 in SAARC region in the last two years.• Established, developed and grew partnership opportunities with IBM, Digital and local channel partners in promoting products. Show less

• Contributed significantly to the growth of the organisation from inception to current market presence.• Developed all ASEAN marketing strategies, customer communication and product positioning messages.• Responsible for the marketing and virtual technical team at the five distributor organisations in ASEAN.• Frequent interaction with the press as a SunSoft/Industry spokesperson on technical and marketing areas.• Successfully deployed major customer events such as "Solaris… Show more • Contributed significantly to the growth of the organisation from inception to current market presence.• Developed all ASEAN marketing strategies, customer communication and product positioning messages.• Responsible for the marketing and virtual technical team at the five distributor organisations in ASEAN.• Frequent interaction with the press as a SunSoft/Industry spokesperson on technical and marketing areas.• Successfully deployed major customer events such as "Solaris Forum", "Product Launches", “CIO Round Table” in South East Asia. Show less

• • Co-developed a 5-year strategic plan for the company for 1992-1995.• Key architect in the definition, development, productization and product marketing with OEM vendors.• Interfaced with third party CAD vendors such as Intergraph, Autodesk, Dassualt Systems, CADKEY and Parametric Technology and large customers such as Toyota, Daimler Benz, and Ford.• Interfaced with and guided Rasna Japan organization, a J.V, to deliver products to the Japanese Market.• Managed the… Show more • • Co-developed a 5-year strategic plan for the company for 1992-1995.• Key architect in the definition, development, productization and product marketing with OEM vendors.• Interfaced with third party CAD vendors such as Intergraph, Autodesk, Dassualt Systems, CADKEY and Parametric Technology and large customers such as Toyota, Daimler Benz, and Ford.• Interfaced with and guided Rasna Japan organization, a J.V, to deliver products to the Japanese Market.• Managed the relationship of promoting software on five different hardware platforms.• Recruited, developed a highly productive and motivated team of six software engineers. Show less

• Responsible for managing vendor relationships with Mechanical CAD/CAE ISVs/OEMs.• Serve as a primary marketing contact for product development direction and product introduction activities.• Responsible for technical support and project management of key MCAD/MCAE ISVs.• Supported customer's special requirements through special product development, integration, testing and validation.• Developed customer field support proposal for resolving field problems.

•• Leading the development of 3D mechanical CAD software for design/drafting.

• Coordinated various projects from engineering design to installation phase. Participated in technical discussions with consultants and customers. Supervised design engineers and drafting staff. Involved in establishing engineering standards.