Forbes Technology Council

Official Member

Katonic.ai

Katonic was founded in April 2020 with a vision of building a Data Science Platform for the masses that Netflix, Airbnb, Uber, Google and the rest of the big players had been building internally for years. We believe that there are a lot of open-source slim solutions that solve specific problems very well over big suites of tools and big platform solutions and hence have stitched them togeather to offer an end to end Open enterprise MLOps Solution. 

Katonic’s aim is to bring MLOps for enterprises that can’t afford to invest years into a platform and instead want to hit the ML ground running. We believe that data scientists should be empowered to take solutions, ideas and experiments all the way from raw data to production, while having minimal exposure to lower-level infrastructure components. Data scientists should spend their time processing and analyzing data and writing code, not fighting with project environments, containers, and cloud infrastructure.

Founder & CEO

National AI Centre

As a member of the AI Industry Forum at NAIC, I provide strategic guidance and collaborate with experts to support the growth of Australia's AI industry, develop a long-term vision, and identify high-impact initiatives to accelerate sovereign AI capability.

Advisor, AI Industry Forum

DXC Technology

This role will be part of DXC Global Blockchain Practice where I will be responsible for understanding the Enterprise Blockchain market demands & trends working with Clients, Sales Teams, Delivery & Consultants. I will be working closely with the Blockchain Practice to make the DXC Blockchain strategy relevant to DXC's client base and to create Blockchain offerings and solutions with superior value to the competition.

Global Blockchain Offering Director

Responsible for engaging the customers on “Art of Possible” and enabling Digital Disruption through innovation, business advisory and design thinking . 
Responsible for driving strategic digital initiatives, key industry partnerships, and relationships to enable clients to leverage the new style of IT channels to extend their brands and more effectively reach customers, constituents, partners, and employees.

Business Development Executive

Tata Consultancy Services

-  Part of the Digital Practice team at TCS Australia and New Zealand a role in which  helping    
   the customers enhance and optimise their value chain by leveraging Digital forces such as 
   social, mobile, big data, cloud and AI.
-  Responsible for Creating and delivering products, solutions, and services leveraging Digital
   Forces to enable clients achieve enduring operational efficiencies and customer delight. 
-  Business Development for Digital Technologies ( Mobility & Pervasive Computing, Analytics, 
   BigData and Information Management, Cloud Computing, Social & Digital Marketing , Artificial 
   Intelligence & Robotics)

Business Development Manager

Managing the Testing and Validation Portfolio for Nielsen from delivery, sales and service standpoint. Responsible for managing the diverse skilled team of 350+ spread across geographies.

Client Partner

Managing the Karnataka region from delivery, sales and service standpoint. Responsible for business development in the government vertical and Maintaining strong customer relationships across all levels.

Manage the end-to-end sales process for all opportunities including initial client communication, on-site presentations, RFI response, multi-day client workshops, RFP submission, negotiation and deal signing. I was focal point for all communication and sales activities for Leading Insurer in Scandinavia.

Relationship Manager

Own Solution proposals & manage bids for new client acquisitions, Collaborate with expert groups to create Solutions, Lead presentations/workshops for the clients, Manage service requests related to TCS Capabilities & Offerings, Knowledge Management, Coach & Develop competencies of the team, and Support Marketing & Analyst interaction efforts. Responsible for providing sales support, bid management, responding to RFPs/ RFI and providing solutions.

Lead - Insurance Pre Sales and Solutions

Ambassador Corps is a four week residential comprehensive learning and development program that prepares TCS employees for global sales roles. There is a strong focus on enhancement of essential inter-personal attributes, team management and sensitization to cultural and social dimensions in client-facing roles. . It offers an accelerated learning curve and trains managers to take their place on the global stage from the day they land in the international marketplace. Ambassador Corps program includes the Revenue Storm Sales training where associates are coached to transform sales force effectiveness and win business.

Ambassador Corps

Heading the Consulting and Delivery Engagement for a Leading Insurer in Netherlands to define the Business Model, IT and business architectures and the operating model for the Greenfield project.Post Consulting was responsible for  the Delivery of the Recommended solution managing a team of 50+ spread across IT ( Netherlands and India ) , Operations ( Hungary ) and Infrastructure ( ( Netherlands and India ).

Engagement Manager

Project Leader

Developer

As a visionary leader and top innovator recognized by "The Australian" in both 2023 and 2024, I'm on a mission to democratize AI. At Katonic.ai, we're not just building technology; we're reshaping the future of business intelligence and generative AI integration.

🏆 Highlights:

Founder & CEO of Katonic.ai: Pioneers in no-code Generative AI Platform
Recognized as The Australian Top Innovator in 2023 and 2024
Named one of Australia's Top 100 Innovators Shaping the Future Economy
Advisor to the AI Industry Forum, National AI Centre
Forbes Technology Council Member
LinkedIn Top Voice 2024
Winner: Frost & Sullivan's Best Practices Entrepreneurial Company of the Year (APAC MLOps)

🌟 Katonic.ai and Our Impact:

Founded in 2020, Katonic.ai is at the forefront of the generative AI revolution. We enable businesses to harness AI's power through our no-code platform, ensuring safe and efficient integration without compromising data security. With a global presence and backing from key investors, we're democratizing AI technology for companies of all sizes, from startups to enterprises.

Key facts:

- Global offices: Sydney, India, Singapore
- Investors: Artesian Investments, Boab AI
- Recognition: Only APAC AI company in Everest Group's MLOps Products PEAK Matrix® 2022
- Technology: Kubernetes-based, deploy-anywhere AI solutions

💡 My Philosophy:

"AI shouldn't be a luxury. It should be as accessible as electricity, powering innovations across all sectors. The future of generative AI lies not in headlines, but in its practical integration into business operations."

🔍 Previous Roles:

Global Blockchain Offering Director at DXC Technology and Luxoft
Head of Digital Sales (ANZ) at Tata Consultancy Services

🏡 Beyond Tech:

When not revolutionizing AI, you'll find me exploring historic architecture or cherishing moments with my two daughters. Always eager to connect with fellow innovators and dreamers!

Let's shape the future of AI together. Reach out for collaborations, speaking engagements, or just a great conversation about tech and innovation!

Prem Naraindas

Eviden

☑️ Understanding business needs and modeling them in specific digital environments, aligned with Retail & Merchandising industry.

☑️ Act as a bridge between stakeholders and the operational management (Sponsors, CSR Officers, Clients, Sales, Marketing, UX/UI, DevOps).

☑️ Specify, validate and improve the digital technology set into motion.

Digital product management, and project engineering for a Life Cycle Assessment Cloud Solution based on Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology.

Design, build, run & scale a SaaS platform for corporate sustainability reporting aligned with SBTi, Net-Zero transition, CSRD & Scope 3 value chain of GHG Protocol:

- Functional & Key Account Manager.
- Partnerships & Customers Relations.
- Solution Onboarding & Training.
- Leading UX/UI Design & following DevOps.
- Product Marketing & Communication.
- [R&D] Business Feature & Process Mapping
- IT tools: Drupal, AWS Cloud, Stripe, Figma, Jira, Confluence, Notion, HubSpot.

Product Owner | Business & Management Consulting

Business Analyst & Customer Experience Strategist :

- Support Functional Specifications.
- Writing US & Following UX/UI Ops.
- Pre-Sales & Business Proposal (IT market).
- Experience Management (CX, XM).
- Digital EcoDesign Framework | Green Tech

Consultant | Digital Transformation Consulting

Atos

Le Groupe La Poste

Logistic Operator Agent

UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal

Student representative at the Bordeaux university fair for student mobility in Quebec.

Student Ambassador for international mobility fairs

City of Montréal Municipal Elections Office

Management of the polling station activities :
- Coordinate the layout of the ballot boxes and the voting team as well as ensure the proper
conduct of the counting.

Civil Servant Scrutineer

Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal

Customer Relations Representative :
Prepare, organize and manage process for stopovers : coordination with all private and commercial operators on the public docks of Montreal City (mooring ships and processing requests registrations).

- Administrative management (VHF radio, emails, incoming calls, hosting ...), updating documents and verification of client files.

- Responding to customer enquiries, complaints and/or feedback and providing information through various communication channels.

- Intervene in matters of transport safety and
people security and ensure the management of maritime operations.

- Process reservations (on software CRS)

Port Administrative Officer

Management of the public during events on the historical and cultural site
(Cirque du Soleil, festivals):

- Handle day-to-day customer services & promote the national urban site (Science Center of Montréal)

- Provide quality professional services to achieve customer satisfaction in the public tourism sector

Customer Service Agent

Bistro Le Ste-Cath

Project management and coaching for Bistro le Ste-Cath I (NPO), a cultural organization specializing in the culinary, visual and scenic arts:

- Planning and implementing organizational restructuring, business process harmonization and a long-term strategy for the association's kitchen overall performance.

- Hiring, training, evaluating and scheduling human resources to develop the workforce and the chefs.

- Accounting and budgeting for purchases, sales and productivity.

- Applying and transmitting the NPO's vision and values through dynamic leadership for change and collaborative management.

Consultant Manager I Food Service Industry

Aviapartner

Carry out commercial airport station operations and following international civil aviation regulations (IATA):

-  Customer hosting & transaction on IT platform (Amadeus).

- Airline check-in security requirements & formalities (passport/visa).

- Manage boardings in logistical cooperation with the crew.

- Provide international sales representation (Air Transat, Luthansa, Swiss Airline, Air France, Air Portugal, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc).

Commercial Station Agent

Swissport

Passenger Service Agent

Auberge Bishop

Réceptionnist / Host

After 3 times of major career changes and graduated of an international double degree program (MBA & Master in Management), I am determined to leverage my knowledge, experiences and skills to make a meaningful impact in the business world. 

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have developed a deep understanding of strategic planning, organizational behavior, project management, leadership and team development, market/business analysis, and innovative growth strategies.

My capabilities has been equally enriching with my studies in political sciences which give me a deep understanding of the socio-political dynamics, and development challenges that shape our society. This knowledge has proven invaluable in my work, as it allows me to approach people and business realities with a holistic perspective. I am able to identify opportunities and develop strategies that not only drive profitability but also align with the broader societal context.

My motivation lies in driving innovation and fostering collaborative environments that empower teams to achieve their full potential. With a thoughtful approach, I am committed to delivering exceptional results and continuously learning and adapting in the face of new challenges.

While my (unusual) professional background and academic path have shaped my expertise, it is my humble nature that sets me apart. I firmly believe that success is a collaborative effort, and I thrive in environments where teamwork and open communication are valued. I am always eager to learn from others and share my knowledge and experiences to contribute to the collective growth.

In addition to my technical skills, I possess strong interpersonal and leadership abilities. I excel at building and nurturing relationships, both with clients and colleagues. I am adept at understanding their needs and translating them into actionable plans. My collaborative approach ensures that everyone involved feels heard and valued, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

As I continue to grow in my career, I am committed to staying at the forefront of digital trends and innovations. I am a lifelong learner, always seeking opportunities to expand my knowledge and skillset. I am driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact, both in the business world and beyond.

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