Over 25 years experience in top management positions in major International and Indian IT firms. Key accomplishments include leading Wipro marketing to IT Industry leading status, building and leading IBMs business in India after their reentry into the country, and starting and leading Sun Microsystems business in India. 2009 on Bodhi Technologies 2006 to 2009 MD, MicroVentures, India 2004 to 2006 Bodhi Technologies 2002 to 2003 Managing Director,S Asia, Network Appliance 1998 to 2000 CEO, Birlasoft Ltd. 1996 to 1998 Chairman & CEO,Linc Software Systems 1995 to 1996 President, South Asia, Sun Microsystems, India 1992 to 1995 Head, Domestic Businesses, IBM India 1983 to 1992 Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Wipro 1979 to 1983 Vice President, Marketing, ORG Systems 1971 to 1978 Sr Data Processing Representative, IBM India OTHER ACTIVITIES Nasscom The apex IT Software and Services industry association in India. A member of the Mentorship panel for Emerging companies. Also involved with the Nasscom Emerge Forum for Product companies. TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) Charter Member of TiE. Actively involved in mentoring companies and entrepreneurs under the TiE Mentorship Program. Sasha One of the leading NGOs in Eastern India, involved in Fair Trade. Board Member of the Entrepreneurship Development Foundation promoted by Sasha. Helps Sasha improve their processes and management. Kadambari Honorary Treasurer of this NGO, which has been active for the last 20 years in preserving and promoting Indian culture and Arts and Crafts. Inflow Technologies Founder Board member, Chairman and investor in Inflow Technologies, a company involved in value Added distribution of IT Hardware and Software products. SaDhan Advisor to SaDhan, the apex national Association of the Microfinance industry. EDUCATION Brooklyn Poly, New York City, USA M.S. (Electrical Engg). Research Fellowship. IIT Kharagpur B.Tech. (Electrical Engg). Merit Scholar each year at IIT. Among the top 10 students in IIT in graduating class of 490. General Secretary of the Electrical Engg. Society, among other positions. PERSONAL Married, have two sons. Interests include Music, Indian arts and crafts, Reading, Travel, and Golf. Well known in IT and Bangalore Circles