Information Technology Awards Judging Committee

Chair:
Andreas Hellström, Chief Executive Officer
RamBase, Haugesund, Norway

Andreas offers a wealth of experience as a seasoned executive within the enterprise software industry, driven by a genuine passion for crafting innovative products and a sharp eye on business and industry strategy. His vast expertise spans across various domains, including digital innovation, streamlining business processes, enterprise software development, sales, and implementation, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of the field. Andreas excels in leveraging his deep international business acumen, particularly within the industrial manufacturing and distribution sectors, to drive impactful solutions and initiatives forward with transformative impact.

Rajiv Avacharmal, Corporate Vice President
New York Lie Insurance Company, New York City, New York, United States

Rajdeep Biswas, Global Vice President, Industry Solutions
Neudesic an IBM Company, Sugar Land, Texas, United States
Rajdeep Biswas is a distinguished technology executive with a strong focus on industry solutions using Data and AI. As a data strategy and AI/ML expert, he was recognized by LinkedIn in May 2023 as a Top Voice and by Gartner in May 2024 as a Global Data & Analytics Ambassador.

Gaurav Chawla, AI/ML Lead
JP Morgan Chase, Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Gaurav is an experienced AI/ML Lead, specializing in crafting real-time Machine Learning solutions. Having worked at JP Morgan Chase and holding a master’s degree in data science from Columbia University, he actively contributes to open-source projects. Additionally, he engages in reviewing research papers and technical literature for prominent journals and publications.

Sarthak Dasadia, Senior Director of Data Science
ADP, Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Sarthak Dasadia, Ph.D., is a highly accomplished Senior Director of Data Science at ADP, a leading provider of Human Capital Management solutions. With a focus on client behavior and contact reduction initiatives, Sarthak leads the speech analytics team at ADP, utilizing his expertise in AI and ML to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
 

Sunil Enokkaren, Senior Lead Consultant
ADP, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Sunil is an experienced Senior Solution Architect and Project Manager with 17+ years specializing in SAP EC. He has a strong track record of delivering exceptional results, managing teams, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Sunil possesses expertise in SAP projects, Payroll, Taxes, Benefits, and product development.

Ignacio Fossati, Founder 
Fossati PR, San Juan de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
AV technology industry PR professional and former journo with more than 20 years of experience. Founder of Fossati PR, a Spanish-based public relations agency specialized in the AV, entertainment technology and broadcast industries working for AV manufacturers, associations, distributors and integrators. He is a member of AVIXA and an AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist.

Amjed Ghanim, CEO
IDMC, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Smit Gujarathi, Senior Director of Engineering
Collectors, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Smit is an accomplished Engineering Leader with over 12 years of experience in FinTech, HealthTech, and the Collectibles Industry. At Collectors Universe Inc., he has driven the technological and operational expansion post-acquisition, significantly scaling the team. He has launched innovative platforms, contributing to substantial revenue growth and enhancing user experiences globally.

Akhil Khunger, VP Quantitative Modeling    
Barclays, New York City, New York, United States
Akhil, a seasoned professional in financial engineering and risk management, currently serves as a QA financial modeling specialist at Barclays. Over the past decade, he has held significant roles at institutions like Citibank and HSBC. His expertise in time series analysis and statistical modeling has led to the creation of sophisticated financial models.

Anusha Kondam, Vice President Lead Software Engineer
JPMorgan Chase CO, Plano, Texas, United States
With over a decade in software engineering, Anusha excels in solving business challenges with precision. As a Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase, she designs secure APIs for financial applications. Previously, she led API framework implementation at Citi and integrated microservices at Fannie Mae. She holds AWS and Apigee certifications.

Dheeraj Konidena, Product Management Leader   
Broadcom, Palo Alto, California, United States
Shankar Dheeraj Konidena is a Product Management Professional with 16+ years of experience in delivering high-impact technology products in the Cloud Computing segment. Dheeraj is currently a Product Leader with VMware (by Broadcom) and has held senior leadership positions at Google, HPE and NetApp. Dheeraj holds an MBA from Cornell University.

Pranav Kumar, Technical Account Manager            
Zscaler, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Samant Kumar, Portfolio Manager   
Capgemini, Houston, Texas, United States
Samant is an Agile Program Manager/Portfolio Manager with Capgemini and an ex-IBMer. He has 20+ years of experience in end-to-end Agile Program/Project Management and delivery of software solutions across various domains. His knowledge and experience help in understanding and solving problems. He specializes in agile coaching, leadership, and management (Product, Program, Project).

Vineet Kumar, Head of Sales Data Science
LinkedIn, Pleasanton, California, United States
Vineet is the Head of Data Science & AI for LinkedIn Sales focused on delivering AI-driven solutions optimizing the customer journey and driving revenue growth. With over 15 years in analytics and data science, he focuses on using AI and ML to enhance customer understanding and enable business transformations.

George Lin, Managing Partner
GML & Associates, LLC, San Ramon, California, United States
George Lin is a Silicon Valley IT leader who retired as SVP of IT at the world's largest community foundation. He ensured secure, continuous operations during the pandemic and helped distribute billions in grants. Before that, he held five CIO roles at major tech companies and won multiple industry awards.

Jagdish Mohite, Principal Security Consultant
Akamai Technology, Aurora, Colorado, United States
Jagdish is an experienced Cybersecurity Professional with 20+ years of experience in security. He holds a Master's degree in CyberSecurity plus a number of Security Certifications; he is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a chairperson in EC-Council’s Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Scheme committee. Jagdish has contributed security articles to Red Gate, Dzone Security.

Mahesh Babu Munjala, Associate Director/Sr. Business System Architect
CSL, King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Mahesh Munjala is an Associate Director/Sr. Business System Architect with over 10 years of experience in data architecture, advanced analytics, and cloud computing. He specializes in healthcare and life sciences, focusing on biotech analytics to improve supply chain, manufacturing, and drug efficiencies. Mahesh contributes to various research publications. 

Ganesh Kumar Murugesan, Assistant Director Software Engineering
Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Ganesh, Assistant Director at Northwestern Mutual, leads development of the Unified Data Platform. With 16 years in Software Engineering, and a Master's in Analytics from Georgia Tech, he specializes in Data, Database, Data Warehousing, Databricks, ETL, AWS, Spark, and Python. As a senior IEEE member, he shapes the future of financial data analytics.

Vijay Pitchumani, Director, Product Management
Okta, Fremont, California, United States
Vijay is currently Director of Product Management at Okta and is focused on building a modern Identity Governance solution for customers. Vijay has over ten years of experience, working with multiple companies such as Okta, VMware, and SparkCognition. His expertise includes work identity and access management, enterprise mobility, and security.

 

Vijaya Mohanan Pudukkudi, VP of Engineering
PrebidServer.IO, Long Beach, California, United States
Vijay Pudukkudi, VP of Engineering & Architecture, has over 17 years of experience in AdTech and Digital Media Publishing. He excels in cloud transformation, big data, and machine learning, driving startups to $40M+ revenue and 60M+ users. Vijay specializes in scaling applications, team integration, due diligence, tech acquisitions, and project execution.

Atul Punj, CEO
IBS Fintech, Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States
With over 30 years in IT, Atul is CEO at IBSFINtech USA Inc., leading the US launch of the TMS, a digital finance platform, and driving innovation for the global treasury. Certified in AWS, Azure & GCP, Atul’s focus is on digital transformation, client engagement, and forging strategic partnerships for optimized performance.

Sandeep Rangineni, Data Test Engineer
Pluto TV, Los Angeles, California, United States
Sandeep is a Data Test Engineer at Pluto TV, with over 10 plus years of experience in the IT industry, primarily within the streaming media industry. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management and Master’s degree in Information Technology. Sandeep has a diverse skill set, working with technologies such as PL/SQL.

Kiran Sama, Staff Engineer   
Coupang, Mountain View, California, United States
Kiran Sama has been a Staff Security Engineer at Coupang since 2021. He has more than 17 years of experience in cybersecurity and software development.    

Sumit Sanwal, Senior Engineer        
American Express, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Sumit is a seasoned Software professional with a distinguished background in the Information Technology field and 20 years of overall experience in the field of software development. He is currently working as a Senior Engineer and playing the role of Lead Technical Architect wherein he is responsible for leading Architecture.

Krishnakumar Sivagnanam, Solution Architect
Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc., Arlington, Virginia, United States
Krishnakumar has over two decades of expertise in the IT industry. His passion lies in harnessing disruptive Cloud, ERP, GRC, and Web technologies to create robust and efficient systems. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions for renowned IT consulting firms, leading the development of innovative solutions, and spearheading major initiatives.

Waseem Sulaiman, Advisor  
Devoteam, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
As an Information Technology leader and manager with 22+ years of experience, Waseem has led many publicly traded companies’ technology departments and Government projects. He has held roles as Senior IT Manager, Digital Transformation Strategy Advisor, GRC Advisor, and Risk Management, and has been a speaker at International Events.