Ganesh Raju

Lead - Big Data and Data Science Group

2015 - Current

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

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

Investor, 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

Vice Chairman - Houston Chapter

2023

Charter Member

2020

Digital Transformation Strategist / Chief Architect

2020 - 2022

I led the overhaul of Big Data and Data Science infrastructure, enhancing healthcare analytics and solidifying industry leadership • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Enhanced data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Integrated AI/ML technologies, improving patient outcome predictions by 20% • 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻-𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Reduced costs and increased flexibility by migrating to open-source platforms. Implemented enterprise-grade Data Lake and Data Warehouse with Apache Hive, Kafka, and Spark • 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Reduced operational costs by 25% through infrastructure optimization. Deployed BI tools like Amazon QuickSight and Power BI for deeper insights. Hadoop, Apache Hive, Kafka, Spark, HBase, Flume, PostgreSQL, Cloudera CDP, Snowflake • 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Developed models in deep learning, neural networks, NLP, and computer vision. Focused on ethical AI practices • 𝗠𝗟𝗢𝗽𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Streamlined operations with Keras, PyTorch, R, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, Tessaract, OpenCV, YOLO, D3.js ggplot, and AWS SageMaker • 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Ensured HIPAA compliance and reduced data breaches by 30% with Apache Ranger, Atlas, and Knox • 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Leveraged AWS for efficient data storage and processing. Enhanced flexibility and disaster recovery through a comprehensive cloud strategy. AWS, Azure, GCP, Microsoft Synapse Analytics • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Improved deployment speeds with Docker, Amazon ECS, Helms, Azure Service Fabric, and Kubernetes Redefined the data landscape at Florida Blue, driving innovation and efficiency through strategic digital transformation initiatives. Leveraged cutting-edge technologies to significantly enhance healthcare analytics and operational excellence

Technical Steering Committee Member and Advisory board member

2015 - 2022

As a Technical Steering Committee Member for the Linux Foundation's ODPi (Open Data Product Initiative), I have played a pivotal role in advancing Big Data, Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI technologies, particularly through leading the Apache Bigtop Initiative. • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Directed initiatives in Big Data, Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI, aligning with the Linux Foundation’s strategic goals. • 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻-𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆: Guided the open-source community through critical decisions, fostering collaboration and driving innovative solutions. • 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Led the Apache Bigtop Initiative, enhancing the capabilities and scalability of open-source projects. • 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Facilitated global collaboration, ensuring projects under LF AI & Data thrive from inception to maturity. • 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Provided support in legal, PR, marketing, and event management to sustain a robust open AI and data community. My leadership has significantly advanced open technologies, positioning the Linux Foundation as a leader in AI and data innovation. By nurturing open-source projects and fostering global collaboration, I have helped build a diverse and thriving ecosystem supporting the growth of open AI and data technologies.

Founder, CTO

2015 - 2020

Executive Strategist & Solutions Architect - Big Data, Cloud and Digital Automation

2014 - 2015

Enterprise Architect / Technology Delivery Lead

2008 - 2015

I spearheaded transformative projects across supplier/vendor management, asset management, HR applications, and engineering and construction applications. My leadership significantly enhanced operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness, reinforcing KBR's industry leadership in industrial engineering, construction, and defense technology. • 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Led the enterprise architecture team, setting technology strategy using C# and Java applications to achieve KBR's strategic goals. • 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Enhanced data synchronization and operational coherence by 20% through advanced supplier management integration with SAP and Oracle. • 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗼𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Boosted field operation efficiency by 30% with mobile apps and IoT solutions. Improved data accuracy by 40% and system reliability by 35% with IoT edge devices. • 𝗘𝗥𝗣 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Streamlined business processes and improved operational efficiency with Microsoft Dynamics and NetSuite. • 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Overhauled KBR’s data landscape using Big Data and Cloud solutions, enhancing data-driven decision-making and operational agility. • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Led various strategic projects, standards and best practices • 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Enhanced supply chain operations, improving data synchronization and operational coherence. • 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Achieved substantial cost savings by migrating to cloud solutions, enhancing data security and flexibility. • 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: Boosted field operation efficiency and system reliability through mobile and IoT innovations. Redefined KBR’s data landscape by architecting web, windows, and mobile applications using Java and C#.