Rajeev Verma

CTO ( Engineering Strategy )

Rajeev is a proven leader with over 15 years of experience managing diverse product portfolios and strategies and working closely with channel partners to drive innovation and delivery of disruptive technologies.

In previous roles, he collaborated with business and technology leaders to explore emerging technologies, assessed their impact on business and has successfully delivered technology demonstrators, industry standard products, frameworks, R&D Programmes and Services.

Rajeev has proven Leadership experience in managing and leading cross-functional, cross-location design, transformation, and engineering teams. He has experience working with major global Aerospace and Defence companies, including Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, NATS and QinetiQ. He is currently operating at a Senior Leadership role at a leading Aerospace and Defence Organisation bringing wealth of Engineering Management and Product Development experience to Ingen Dynamics.

Janada Dunbar

Managing Consultant - Strategy and Finance

Janada is a senior finance professional with 15+ years’ experience in management consulting. She has deep expertise in business and finance transformation, as well as strategic performance management, and has successfully led cross-cultural transformation teams in Europe, the US and Africa. At the Weir Group, a global manufacturing company, she manages the team which provides assurance over the financial and operational controls of businesses in over 50 countries and uses data analytics to provide strategic business insights and manage risks.

Janada has also worked in 2 of the Big 4 accounting firms (PwC and Deloitte) where she acquired a vast knowledge in IFRS and US GAAP. She demonstrated this knowledge in designing an efficient Chart of Accounts for Lloyds Banking Group which facilitated adherence to regulatory reporting requirements (US SEC and UK FCA). She has also been involved in several SOX Readiness Assessment, SOX Implementation, and Financial Due Diligence projects. Janada is based out of London.

While with the award-winning finance and risk management advisory firm, Novo Altum, Janada undertook IPO Readiness Assessment projects. She was also responsible for the design of the Finance Shared Services Model for the FinTech company Finastra (then Misys) which included defining the optimum location strategy. Other industries where Janada has relevant experience include digital (AKQA, Appnovation) and retail (Tesco).

She is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) with an MBA from Cranfield University.

Drew Stokesbary

Corporate Counsel

Drew is a corporate and securities attorney for startups, emerging and mid-market companies, and private investment funds. While based in the Pacific Northwest, Drew represents clients around the country and across the world. Drew handles a wide range of corporate transactions, including formations, corporate governance, convertible and preferred equity financings, and business combinations.

Drew also maintains a burgeoning political and election law practice in Washington State. He is lead counsel for two different redistricting cases currently pending before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, and he has represented Republican candidates, political committees and activists in matters ranging from ballot eligibility to campaign finance compliance.

Outside of his legal practice, Drew represents Washington’s 31st Legislative District in the State House of Representatives. He currently serves as the Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee and is part of the House Republican leadership team. He has previously served as the Minority Floor Leader and as Chairman of the Select Committee on Pension Policy. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Auburn Valley YMCA.

Drew is a lifelong Washingtonian and has been married to his wife Ashley for 14 years. Together they have three boys, Jack (age 8), Eli (age 6) and Walker (age 1), and a border collie named Scout. When Drew isn’t working, he enjoys hiking and camping throughout Washington with his family.

Drew graduated cum laude from University of Notre Dame Law School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Duke University, where he also studied mathematics and history.

Drew is admitted to practice in Washington (state) and Arkansas, as well as to the bars of the United States Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Arun Chandrasekhar

Operations Director

Experienced Entrepreneur with a consolidated background across sectors including Real Estate , Finance, Asset Management and Technology. Arun was a General manager at CBRE ,and an NIT / NICMAR Alumnus. He has a good track record for finding innovative ways to grow revenue, Arun has a history of leading initiatives for business development, marketing, and product management including previous stints at Carrefour, Cushman and Wakefield.

Aashish Kumar Gupta

Interim Head of Products

Aashish is a tech-geek turned entrepreneur with extensive knowledge that spans from frameworks and processes to team building, resulting in the creation of cross-domain innovative and unique products. He has previously founded Discovr.AI, OneLabs, Brainify.

He has been nominated in the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list for 2020. He has also won Global AI Awards 2019 winner in the category "Best Use of AI in Automation" at Global AI Summit 2019.

His experience in B2B, B2C, and SaaS encompasses complex and specialized AI/ML products and high-growth mobile applications with millions of downloads, delivering multimillion-dollar bottom-line growth. He has built many AI-driven Enterprise Softwares personalized in Computer Vision, Predictive Maintenance, Chatbots, highly efficient OCRs model and worked with many multi-billion dollar companies and state governments to help them boost their growth and become more efficient, data driven, transparent.

John Christman

Chief Advisor
Special Projects (AI and Automation)

John R. Christman is a security management executive with 20+ years of experience in global security strategies, risk management, executive protection and counterintelligence operations spanning a “Fortune Magazine Top 10” globally managed health care company, a leading pharmaceutical and agro-chemical company and a federal law enforcement agency tasked with the protection of the President of the United States.

As Vice President – Global Security Operations, at UnitedHealth Group and where John has served since August, 2018, he is responsible for leading the enterprise’s Global Security Operations team comprising of the implementation and management of global security procedures and technologies that protect and support the company’s facilities, data, brand reputation and 335,000+ personnel located across the global enterprise. Concurrent with this role, John leads governance over the company’s global physical security protection strategies, visitor and employee access management programs, security technology, risk and threat management programs, global contract security guard program, security integration of acquired business entities and the Global Security Operations Center with its global regional hubs within Brazil and India.

Prior to his tenure with UnitedHealth Group, John served 4 years as an Associate Director - U.S. Corporate Security, at Bayer where he was responsible for managing and providing direction to site and business senior leadership regarding physical security operations, security policy development, crisis management, contract security force management, biosecurity initiatives, criminal/compliance investigations and workplace violence prevention training initiatives. From 2016-2018, John led physical security change management, regarding the company’s divestment of over $9 billion in assets, in furtherance of the 2018 integration of Bayer’s $66 billion acquisition of U.S.-based Monsanto. Prior to his tenure with Bayer, John served 16 years with the United States Secret Service, under both the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, with increasing supervisory responsibilities. John served as a Special Agent assigned to the Newark, NJ Field Office, FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, Protective Intelligence Division, Presidential Protective Division and the Washington, DC Field Office. John served on President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush and President Barack Obama’s personal protective details, from 2004-2009, as a member of the Presidential Protective Division while participating in the security arrangements for Presidential travel in over 50 countries, to include two Olympic Games. John coordinated several high-level intelligence and security activities during National Special Security Events, managed the U.S. Secret Service Director’s Crisis Center and the agency’s Protective Intelligence Operations Center and was selected to develop security policy changes as a member of the White House Security Enhancement Review Committee. John received recognition awards for his investigative efforts into the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, NY, the G8 Sea Island World Leaders Summit, and counterintelligence and Presidential threat investigations within Baghdad, Iraq.

Shilpa Bansal

Vice President, Futurenauts

Shilpa Bansal brings an extensive background as an educationist, entrepreneur, and alumnus of both NIT Calicut and IIM Calcutta. With over two decades of experience in test preparation and education, Shilpa has dedicated her career to helping students excel in competitive exams like CAT, GMAT, GRE, and SAT. As an educator and mentor, she specializes in Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, and Critical Thinking, training thousands of students across India.

In 2010, Shilpa founded an EdTech company dedicated to connecting students with top-tier faculty and resources. Her career includes impactful workshops at institutions like NMIMS Mumbai, Bharati Vidyapeeth, and Great Learning, and seminars across India from Delhi to Vizag and Shimla to Taran Taran. Her dedication to accessible education has allowed her to reach students nationwide, providing clarity and direction in today’s dynamic education landscape.

Her mission is to inspire and prepare the next generation of learners to excel in the evolving tech-driven world. Shilpa’s leadership and experience are invaluable assets in our commitment to innovation and excellence in education.

Ram Viswanathan

VP - Strategy and Intelligent Automation, Quantum Leap

Ram Viswanathan is a transformative leader with over 20 years of expertise in operational excellence, process improvement, and business transformation. As Vice President of Strategy and Intelligent Automation at InGen Dynamics, Ram leads the Quantum Leap initiative, a bold effort to redefine client operations through AI-powered, automation-driven process optimisation. With an MBA from Cranfield School of Management, he is widely respected for his strategic approach to fuel business growth and drive operational efficiency.

Ram has consistently delivered significant, measurable results across industries, including finance, telecommunications, and the public sector, unlocking 25% of capacity across 15+ organisations and delivering programmes over £100 million in benefits. His strategic mindset and technical expertise have driven him to create value at scale, reducing overall run-rate costs by £25 million and implementing programmes that generate substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements for organisations of all sizes.

Known for his visionary leadership style, Ram excels in fostering collaboration and empowering teams to become self-sufficient problem solvers. He has trained and coached hundreds of teams, helping them build operational resilience and confidence. His strong interpersonal skills and clear communication inspire his teams to deliver outstanding results, while his certifications as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Prince2 Practitioner, and ITIL Managing Professional further underscore his commitment to operational excellence.

Diana Chuyko

Vice President ( Marketing )

Diana Chuyko brings a remarkable 20-year career built with world-renowned companies like bp, Air bp and Castrol. With a strategic focus on B2B marketing, Diana has worked across diverse sectors—including Automotive, Energy, Aviation and most recently Commercial Fleet, Mobility and Convenience —developing end-to-end marketing strategies and integrated campaigns that resonate with both global and regional customers. Her recent work at bp Mobility & Convenience includes leadership in the European rollout of low-carbon energy solutions, where she championed fleet decarbonisation marketing communications and campaigns to support bp’s low-carbon promise.

Diana’s career highlights her extensive expertise in product innovation and multi-channel marketing execution. As the Global Energy Offer Development Manager at Castrol, Diana project managed the creation of new environmental subsea product line, optimised global offers for Energy sectors, developed clear customer value propositions and marketing communications, and led development of digital learning platform for sales and distributors, which contributed significantly to Castrol’s growth. Her work in commercial aviation with Air bp saw her deliver customer-centric digital solutions, overseeing the global launch of value-driven offers and streamlining contract management processes. Known for her resilience, enthusiasm, and team-oriented approach, Diana has successfully led multi-functional, cross-regional teams to exceed ambitious targets, strengthen brand loyalty, and drive value for both direct and indirect sales channels.

Irenie Poitras

Partner, North America, Quantum Leap

Irenie Poitras is a seasoned digital strategist and operational efficiency expert with over 20 years of experience in the fields of AI, digital modernization, and user experience design. Throughout her career, she has been a driving force behind the growth and optimization of global organizations, with a particular focus on cross-functional alignment and leveraging digital solutions to create operational excellence. As a leader in sustainability and global online campaign activations, Irenie has helped numerous companies streamline their operations while ensuring they remain at the forefront of digital innovation.

Irenie’s career includes prominent leadership roles at Infosys, where she led the Sustainability Global Practice, as well as Cognizant and IBM, where she served as a Digital Client Partner and Global Digital Strategist, respectively. Her deep expertise in AGILE development and design thinking has allowed her to guide companies through complex digital transformations, enabling them to enhance both their internal processes and customer-facing experiences. Irenie is highly skilled in managing large-scale digital projects, ensuring that teams are aligned, and that goals are met efficiently.

One of Irenie’s core competencies is her ability to balance operational efficiency with growth strategy. As a leader in eCommerce B2B and B2C markets, she has successfully launched digital strategies that have driven significant revenue growth for clients across industries. Her work has spanned digital marketing, and global campaign management, making her a versatile and dynamic leader in the digital space. Additionally, her experience in program management and client services has allowed her to develop and implement successful strategies for improving operational workflows across large, matrixed organizations.

Beyond her extensive corporate experience, Irenie is also an ethical investor who is passionate about supporting companies that are making a positive impact on the world. In addition to her professional achievements, Irenie is a champion of sustainable business practices and ethical investing, constantly seeking ways to improve not only business outcomes but also the world around her.