AVINASH RAGHAV
Jeddah
Summary
Technology leader with over 20 years of experience in India, GCC, and global markets. Proven track record in scaling products and revenue across AI/ML, ERP, IoT, Computer Vision, and AR/VR. Achieved triple-digit customer growth, secured multimillion-dollar enterprise contracts, and increased company valuations to $40M in two years. Expertise in P&L ownership, strategic partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams in engineering, product development, and go-to-market strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
ConFounder, CEO & Managing Director
Shift Freight Solutions and Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
10.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Built one of the largest online marketplaces for shifting services with trusted, licensed experts.
- Built one of the largest online marketplaces for shifting services with trusted, licensed experts.
- Scaled on-demand fulfillment operations across categories and cities.
- Built one of the largest online marketplaces for shifting services with trusted, licensed experts.
CTO & International Business Director
Sidra IT
05.2019 - Current
- Scaled international delivery and solutioning across enterprise accounts.
CEO & Managing Director
Academicae AI Technology Private Limited
- Current
- Company Overview: AI-native education platform portfolio (AI Tutor, Hello Teacher, Power Schools). Personalized learning, multilingual content generation, analytics dashboards, and school-wide adoption workflows.
- AI-native education platform portfolio (AI Tutor, Hello Teacher, Power Schools). Personalized learning, multilingual content generation, analytics dashboards, and school-wide adoption workflows.
CEO & Managing Director
Infomaticae Technology Private Limited
- Current
- Company Overview: Full-stack software & AI services across ERP + AI/BI, Computer Vision, IoT, AR/VR, mobile & web. Owns delivery for complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
- Full-stack software & AI services across ERP + AI/BI, Computer Vision, IoT, AR/VR, mobile & web. Owns delivery for complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
CEO & Managing Director
Azba AI Technology Private Limited
- Current
- Company Overview: Investment company focused on Smart AI & deep-tech solutions; identifies, funds, and accelerates applied-AI ventures.
- Investment company focused on Smart AI & deep-tech solutions; identifies, funds, and accelerates applied-AI ventures.
CEO & Managing Director
Confyz AI Technology Private Limited
- Current
- Company Overview: Product studio building everyday AI solutions that simplify consumer and workplace routines.
- Product studio building everyday AI solutions that simplify consumer and workplace routines.
Managing Director
Technology Consultancy
Saudi Arabia
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Achieved rapid growth to $40M valuation via pioneering technology programs.
- Secured $800K Microsoft licensing project with Al Fursan; led smart city digitization initiatives.
- Automated Jeddah's Smart Town Plaza using RFID; reduced paper use by 90%.
- Developed e-commerce and mobile apps; expanded customer base significantly.
Managing Director
Creative Systems
Jeddah
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Delivered turnaround to $1M net profit (as per audited balance sheet) from loss-making status.
- Sales surpassed $6M by May 2015; strengthened enterprise relationships.
Chief Information Technology
SITEC Information Technology
Dubai
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Established IT business for the company across UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Chief Information Technology
SPADMCO
Dubai
12.2005 - 04.2008
- Led regional IT security, helpdesk, vendor management; implemented Microsoft Navision.
IT Operations Manager
Tricolite Electrical Industries Ltd.
East Delhi
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Implemented MS Navision ERP; managed IT operations and upgrades.
IT Support Engineer
Team Computers
South Delhi
07.2001 - 01.2003
- Resident engineer for Marriott/Escorts; enterprise desktop/server support; managed Unix system for Marriott Hotel.
IT Support Engineer
HCL Infosystems Ltd.
India
11.1999 - 06.2001
- Provided desktop, printer, and wireless support; handled escalations and client on-call requirements.
Education
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Kuvempu University
Shankaraghatta, Shimoga01.1999
Higher Secondary -
KKMPI Inter College
Bistupur, Jamshedpur01.1994
Skills
- Business Strategy
- P&L
- AI/ML
- Product Strategy
- Enterprise Partnerships
- Govt Partnerships
- Large Deals
- Bids
- Delivery Excellence
- Ops Excellence
- ERP
- BI Programs
- Computer Vision
- IoT
- AR
- VR
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Python
- Django
- Nodejs
- Firebase
- Cloud
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
- Data
- Analytics
- Martech
- SEO
Accomplishments
- Customer Growth Surge - Grew customer base by 150% in first year of operations.
- Valuation Lift - Drove company valuation to $40M within two years.
- Enterprise Sales - Exceeded annual sales to $6M by 05/2015.
- Strategic Wins - Closed $3M Microsoft licensing deal through partnerships.
Technology Domains
- AI/ML
- Computer Vision
- IoT/Edge (ESP32)
- ERP/BI
- AR/VR (Unity)
- Python/Django
- Node.js
- Firebase
- Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Data & Analytics
- Martech & SEO
Board Ecosystem
Founder & Board leadership across Academicae AI, Infomaticae Technology, Azba AI, and Confyz AI; active partnerships with enterprises, public sector bodies, and global clients across the USA, Japan, India, and the GCC.
Personal Information
Title: CEO & Managing Director | Builder of AI-first Businesses | Growth & Turnaround Leader
Selected Projects
- ERP + AI/BI for HK Exports, Custom ERP integrated with AI-powered BI dashboards to improve operational visibility and decision speed.
- Marine Inspection (Japan), Web app to risk-profile vessels with advanced data analytics; Python/Django delivery.
- IoT Smart Wearables, 'Smart Jacket' using ESP32 + Firebase for activity/anomaly detection and geonfencing (USA).
- Sister Nivedita Museum, Unity-based AR mobile app delivering immersive visitor experiences (CSR initiative, India).
- Indoor Object Detection, Computer Vision tools for live video object detection/tracking on mobile.
- Bethesda Elite Care, Website redesign and Aide Management System portal (USA).
- The Best Singapore, Ongoing content + YouTube production with high-authority backlinks (Singapore).
- Predict My Future, SEO, blogging, channel management; WordPress + Canva + Semrush stack (USA/Canada).
Current Leadership Roles
- CEO & Managing Director, Academicae AI Technology Private Limited, Present
- CEO & Managing Director, Infomaticae Technology Private Limited, Present
- CEO & Managing Director, Azba AI Technology Private Limited, Present
- CEO & Managing Director, Confyz AI Technology Private Limited, Present
Timeline
ConFounder, CEO & Managing Director
Shift Freight Solutions and Technology Pvt. Ltd.
10.2019 - Current
CTO & International Business Director
Sidra IT
05.2019 - Current
Managing Director
Technology Consultancy
01.2016 - 04.2019
Managing Director
Creative Systems
02.2012 - 12.2015
Chief Information Technology
SITEC Information Technology
05.2008 - 08.2011
Chief Information Technology
SPADMCO
12.2005 - 04.2008
IT Operations Manager
Tricolite Electrical Industries Ltd.
01.2003 - 12.2005
IT Support Engineer
Team Computers
07.2001 - 01.2003
IT Support Engineer
HCL Infosystems Ltd.
11.1999 - 06.2001
CEO & Managing Director
Academicae AI Technology Private Limited
- Current
CEO & Managing Director
Infomaticae Technology Private Limited
- Current
CEO & Managing Director
Azba AI Technology Private Limited
- Current
CEO & Managing Director
Confyz AI Technology Private Limited
- Current
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Kuvempu University
Higher Secondary -
KKMPI Inter College
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