Venkat Devraj

BIO

Experienced software CEO, skilled in getting startups to non-linear scale. Expert in cloud computing, application management, software vendor selection and IT sourcing. 20+ years in people, operations & technology management, with 15 years in C-level roles at both software product and IT services organizations. Brings entrepreneurial attitude and sense of urgency to organizations. Brilliant track-record of leading high-performing, results-oriented teams, empowering team members to achieve extraordinary performances, all with a keen eye on customer satisfaction and value for stakeholders. Specialties: • Driving higher revenue and increased margins via ongoing innovation & high team morale • Keen understanding of technology & translating that to precise business value • Proven ability to identify, develop, monetize new revenue opportunities • Sales and marketing coordination & management • Setting strategic product vision and direction; aligning multiple engineering efforts • Corporate fund raising from venture capital & institutional sources • Public speaking & technology evangelism