Astrikos.ai has announced the appointment of Guruprasad Nagaraj as Chief Product Officer. With two decades of experience in product management, design, development, automation, quality assurance, and maintenance, Nagaraj is set to lead the company’s product strategy.
Nagaraj will be responsible for advancing the product suite, which includes KOLÁZ, Cognus, and Omnific, among others. His role will encompass overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from conception to market launch, ensuring robust performance in key markets globally.
Dr. Chinmay Hegde, co-founder, CEO, and managing director of Astrikos.ai, expressed his enthusiasm about the new appointment: “We are thrilled to have Guruprasad lead our Product Business Unit. The advent of Gen AI marks a significant milestone in AI history, unlocking unparalleled creativity and productivity. Guruprasad’s extensive leadership experience in both the US and India, along with his track record of delivering top-tier products, will be critical in driving product innovation at Astrikos.ai. His expertise will elevate our organization’s growth and provide us with a competitive edge.”
Nagaraj brings a wealth of experience from previous leadership roles at companies such as Optiv Inc., Hewlett Packard, Boeing, McAfee, and Cisco. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Engineering at AppViewX, where he led the Bengaluru Center and was involved in the ADC+ Program, Engineering Development, QA, and DevOps.
“Astrikos.ai is a pioneer in developing advanced AI/ML platforms, revolutionizing key infrastructure sectors globally by driving innovation, efficiency, and delivering customer-focused solutions. I am honored to join the leadership team and look forward to contributing to the organization’s global product strategy, bringing value to our customers worldwide,” said Nagaraj.
Nagaraj holds an MS in Software Systems from BITS Pilani and has completed a Strategic Management program at IIM Kozhikode. Astrikos.ai is known for its comprehensive solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability in urban living and facility management. The company serves various sectors, including the public sector, data centers, urban local bodies, smart cities, manufacturing units, healthcare infrastructure, and airports. Its clients include more than five smart cities across India, MENA, and ASEAN, a major Indian private sector bank’s data center, a leading Indian food and beverages company, and several large infrastructure management companies.