Ganesh Raju

AI Advisor, Board Member

2024 - Current

Revolutionizing Defense Contracting with Cutting-Edge AI I am spearheading a groundbreaking AI transformation that is redefining how defense and army contract RFPs are processed, evaluated, and optimized. My focus is on architecting next-generation AI platforms that operate entirely on-premises, ensuring the highest levels of security, compliance, and efficiency for mission-critical government contracts. At the core of this innovation is a powerful fusion of state-of-the-art AI technologies—leveraging LLaMA, Grok, and Ollama for generative intelligence, Vector Databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for precision document retrieval, and Agentic AI processes to enable dynamic, context-aware decision-making. My expertise spans across deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and Python, ensuring the seamless integration of these technologies into an AI-driven ecosystem that automates and optimizes the entire RFP lifecycle. Beyond technical leadership, I bring strategic AI management expertise, driving adoption, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate AI-powered efficiencies in defense procurement. This initiative is not just about automation—it’s about intelligent augmentation, where AI acts as a force multiplier, revolutionizing how the defense sector approaches complex contracting processes.

Co-Founder and COO

2018

I have led the company from inception in 2018 to becoming a leading force in India's EV charging industry. My strategic vision and leadership have driven our growth, innovation, and market presence • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Defined the company’s roadmap. • 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Achieved ARAI Certification, pioneering local manufacturing of scalable EV charging solutions. Developed a diverse product range, including AC, DC, Combined, and Bharat Chargers, with outputs from 3.3kW to 300kW • 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Executed global expansion strategies, secured strategic partnerships, and drove investment initiatives, transitioning the company from startup to growth phase • 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Led financial validation, partnership development with OEMs, and created a franchising model, establishing a robust market presence with stakeholders • 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Built strategic government partnerships and advocated for EV infrastructure development, engaging with industry leaders to promote EV adoption • 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Directed business transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and scalability, aligning with market demands and technological advancements • 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Led marketing and sales strategies, establishing RapidEVChargE as a thought leader in the EV space. • 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Actively engaged with external stakeholders and guided internal teams to achieve strategic objectives cohesively Under my leadership, RapidEVChargE has evolved from a startup to a key player in the EV charging industry. Our innovative solutions and strategic partnerships have positioned us at the forefront of the market, driving the transition to electric mobility and a sustainable future for India

Advisor

2025

Mentor

2024

Founder and CEO

2019

I transformed an innovative idea into a thriving startup, delivering impactful solutions across sports, hospitality, fashion, and arts through the integration of Web3 technologies. My entrepreneurial skills drove the company from ideation to successful product launches, investor engagement, and market leadership • 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Led Akshaya.io from inception to a leading platform, integrating Web3 technologies and Phygital NFTs. Managed product ideation, market strategies, and technical execution • 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Launched a no-code, multi-chain NFT platform supporting cryptocurrency and fiat transactions, democratizing digital asset access and creating new revenue streams • 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Implemented AI technologies to optimize business processes, enhancing user experiences and operational efficiency. • 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻: Led blockchain development using Solidity on Ethereum and Polygon networks, ensuring secure transactions. Utilized digital twin technologies to create immersive experiences • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Collaborated with global sports icons, fashion brands, and artists, launching NFT campaigns that boosted brand engagement and platform visibility • 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Secured venture capital to scale operations and enhance technology. Fostered strong investor relationships and effectively communicated the company’s vision • 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Organized the 'w3summit', attracting over 3K participants. Showcased Akshaya.io at international events like 'Saudi Food Show', 'Gulfood', and 'Gulfhost' 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Under my leadership, Akshaya introduced the world’s first Phygital NFTs, redefining industry standards and revolutionizing consumer interactions. Initiatives like SportsVerse and FoodVerse Metaverse set new benchmarks

Lead - Big Data and Data Science Group

2015

Drove transformative initiatives to position ARM data servers as the premier choice for Big Data and Data Science workloads. My work exemplifies strategic leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to open-source collaboration • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Directed Big Data, Data Science, and AI teams within a consortium of ARM vendors eg., ARM, Qualcomm, HiSilicon, Marvell, RedHat, Fujitsu etc. aligning projects with industry standards and strategic goals. • 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Standardized the Hadoop ecosystem through Apache BigTop and contributed to key Apache projects like Spark, Kafka, and Flink. Enhanced performance and scalability of Big Data solutions on the AARCH64 ARM architecture and HPC platforms • 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Transitioned and optimized TensorFlow, MxNet, SparkML, and H2O for ARM architecture. Improved ML algorithms, like CNNs and Logistic Regression, optimizing for ARM arch • 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Conducted rigorous benchmarks, driving substantial optimizations • 𝗛𝗣𝗗𝗔 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Led the enablement of High-Performance Data Analytics (HPDA) workloads on ARM, significantly enhancing processing efficiency • 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Provided leadership and mentorship to data and software engineering teams • 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Fostered collaboration with industry experts and engineers from Linaro's member companies, opensource communities My leadership at Linaro has been pivotal in making ARM data servers the preferred infrastructure for Big Data and Data Science workloads. By optimizing HPDA capabilities on the AARCH64 ARM architecture and HPC setups, I have advanced Linaro's mission and positioned ARM as a key player in the data server space. Collaborating with talented professionals, I contribute to the future of data analytics and Linux-based devices

Vice Chairman - Houston Chapter

2023

Startup Mentor

2022

Charter Member

2020

Founder, CTO

2015