At OpsVeda, we envision a world where data science brings simplicity to operations. The surge in data availability, coupled with shorter product cycles and broader value chain networks, has made operational decision making incredibly complex. Mostly organizations end up with sub-optimal decisions, because they are based on incomplete, and error prone manual analysis on stale BI systems and multiple spreadsheets. We ease the lives of business teams by providing them ready answers for questions they encounter daily. Powered by our patented technology, deep supply chain expertise, and passion for business agility, OpsVeda has been perfecting operations intelligence for almost a decade.
The OpsVeda platform leverages machine learning and other advanced analytic techniques to analyze current events in real-time, and provides specific quantity and value assessments relating to such events. This simplifies and optimizes the hundreds of decisions business teams make everyday, empowering the enterprise to enhance Speed and Scale.
In recent years supply chains have become more complex, and risk has increased. This has led to a situation where disruptions are much harder to foresee, making the case stronger for real-time supply chain visibility solutions like OpsVeda.
Early analysis and exception based alerting can help supply chain managers take preventive action. Organizations planning to implement such sense and respond systems should evaluate OpsVeda, especially if they run their business on SAP.
– Amber Salley, Gartner Analyst
Leadership
OpsVeda, Inc. is managed by a team of experienced industry veterans who have deep expertise and specialization in a variety of technologies, software and solutions.
Sanjiv Gupta
CEO, Chief Customer Evangelist
Sanjiv is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of OpsVeda. He manages the overall performance of OpsVeda and sets the direction for profitable growth.
Sanjiv founded OpsVeda with a vision of providing solutions that enable data-driven decision making in the Enterprise. He brings over 20 years of experience in operations, sales and information technology to his role at OpsVeda and has a long track record of successful initiatives with a global foot-print in the High-Tech, Manufacturing and Heavy Engineering industries. Prior to founding OpsVeda, Sanjiv held key roles at SAP America, Flextronics, Enlighta, Tyco, Tata Technologies, and Larsen and Toubro.
Sanjiv holds dual MBA from UC Berkeley and Columbia University, and a BTech. in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Allahabad.
Ravi Mandayam
VP – Product Engineering
Ravi provides technology leadership and direction for product engineering.
In his career of over 20 years, Ravi has created and launched a number of cloud based software applications. Prior to OpsVeda, he co-founded FrontalRain where he played the role of CTO. He built the Rain+ and Eximdesk platforms – a supply chain solution and marketplace for Agribusinesses. Before turning entrepreneur, Ravi had a 10 year stint at SAP Labs where he was the program director for various cloud based applications, including Business ByDesign, targeted at the mid-market. He has also been a consultant to a number of Fortune 100 companies such as Caterpillar and John Deere.
An avid Volley-ball player, Ravi tries his hand at photography during his free time.
Ravi holds a Masters in Computer Science from Bradley University and got his BTech in Electrical Engineering from Bharathiar University.
Ratheesh Raveendran
President & COO, OpsVeda Asia Private Limited
Ratheesh is the head of the OpsVeda Asia and is responsible for software development, deployment and customer support out of the center in Bangalore.
Ratheesh brings over 16 years of experience in the Software and Business Process Outsourcing industries where he has held roles spanning software development, operations, solutioning and sales. In these roles he has led the roll out of solutions in the areas of Business Intelligence, Knowledge Management, Channel Management and Customer Service to many large and mid-sized customers in various geographies. Prior to OpsVeda, he worked for SAP, Microsoft, Zyme Solutions and [24]7 Inc.
Ratheesh holds a B.Tech (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and is a Post Graduate in Management from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Vikas Rajput
VP – Customer Success
Vikas is responsible for overall success of customers with OpsVeda solutions. He is an entrepreneur focused on use of “Real-time Operational Intelligence”, “Internet of Things”, and “Big Data” to improve quality of life experiences and achieve results.
Vikas has over 20 years of track record of delivering successful client solutions in various industries spanning consumer electronics giant Epson, enterprise software giant SAP, life sciences company Genentech, and a number of Fashion/Retail companies such as Oakley and BCBG Max Azria.
Vikas holds a BTech in Computer Science and Engineering from National Institute of Technology in Allahabad, Diploma in Financial Management from Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai, and professional certifications in Supply Chain and Project Management from APICS and PMI respectively.
Puneet Suppal
VP – Marketing and Business Development
Puneet Suppal is responsible for Marketing and Business Development at OpsVeda.
A storyteller at heart, Puneet is a thought leader and strategist specializing in enterprise solutions leveraging AI, automation, and real-time technologies in the cloud. He is an active evangelist for reinventing business models. He has 20 years of experience in a variety of customer and market facing roles. They have ranged from implementing and managing large enterprise systems, leading the marketing function for cutting edge technologies, driving customer adoption, and enabling customers to embark on transformational innovation initiatives.
Prior to OpsVeda, Puneet has worked for a number of organizations including SAP, Accenture, Capgemini and Infosys. He has a Master’s degree from Idaho State University.
Srikar Vankadaru
AVP – Infrastructure and Security
Srikar Vankadaru is responsible for the Infrastructure and Data Security operations at OpsVeda, helping onsite & cloud deployment of OpsVeda for multiple customers across the globe.
A seasoned technocrat by heart with over 14 years of experience in the industry, Srikar has evolved from building and managing SAP systems to designing, deploying and managing the entire infrastructure and data security space. He has made huge strides in the cloud space by assisting many customers in their digital transformation journey to adapt OpsVeda Solutions. Srikar is backed up strongly by his ability to work across multiple hardware and network platforms and his “Hands-On” approach.
Srikar brings rich and diversified experience from organizations like AtoS, Stratedge and working across the globe. He holds a Master of Computer Applications degree from University of Madras.
Advisory Board
The OpsVeda Advisory Board consists of leaders from the industry and software world. This includes CXOs/ Ex-CIOs, Line of Business leaders, and software industry veterans. We use their advice to calibrate our technology choices, business focus and scale.
Ajay Birla
Advisory Board member
Ajay is a strategic thinker with a demonstrated record of successfully executing business transformation for start-up companies as well as fortune 500 companies. Most recently, Ajay was the CIO at Magellan Navigation Inc., where he successfully deployed state of the art technologies to transform Magellans business processes to create a process oriented enterprise. Previously, he was Vice President of Global Applications at Flextronics (formally Solectron), where he was responsible for managing application portfolio of global applications and related infrastructure. Prior to this, he was CIO at Smart Modular Technologies.
Ron Wastal
Advisory Board Member, Go-to-Market Strategy
Ron has over 20 years experience developing partner ecosystems for venture and private equity backed companies, helping to pave the way for three IPOs and six acquisitions.
He has deep industry knowledge having worked for a range of Analytics, Integration (ETL, EAI, B2B/EDI, MDM), API management, and SaaS application providers. In his current role, Ron serves as SVP of Global, Business Development, Channels and Alliances for Jitterbit (iPaaS). Prior to this Ron served as the VP of Global Channels & Alliances as Apptio (acquired by Vista Equity Partners in 2019). Previously, Ron was VP of Global Strategic Alliances at MuleSoft (acquired by Salesforce.com in 2018) and VP of Global Business Development, Alliances and Channels at Cast Iron Systems (acquired by IBM in 2010).
Anup Khattar
Advisory Board Member, Digital Strategy
Global IT transformation leader with demonstrated partnership with C-Suite as experienced CIO for diversified, global and complex organizations across Retail, Fire Safety & Electronic Security, Aerospace & Defense and Biotech industries. Diverse experience in IT strategic planning, enterprise resource planning (ERP), managing IT talent & culture and leading large global programs creating business value. Strong Infrastructure & network management experience including business continuity planning. Strong technology management experience including Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics.
As CIO for MB Aerospace, Anup led the strategic assessment of IT capabilities and developed a three year roadmap for maturing capabilities across applications, analytics, infrastructure and Cybersecurity driving business integration and enabling future growth. As SVP & CIO for Integrated DNA Technologies, Anup led the digital transformation to enable privately held business to go public in three years. Transformation included S/4 HANA implementation, adoption of robust analytics platform and maturing Cybersecurity posture. Previously he served as CIO for Sikorsky Aftermarket Services (formerly part of United Technologies), and prior to that he served at United Technologies in a variety of roles.
Jon Krause
Advisory Board Member, Product and Strategy
Jon Krause is an executive with over 30 years of business experience. Jon founded and operates a consulting and advisory services company that helps companies evolve their strategy and execution in the areas of business operations, digital enablement, supply chain, and information technologies. He has helped clients from start-ups to Multi-Billion dollar corporations in advisory and consulting roles as well as interim COO and CIO roles.
Prior to his advisory company, Jon was with Oakley Inc., a California based, sport performance eyewear and apparel company, and Luxottica (which acquired Oakley in 2007) for 19 years. He was a member of the executive leadership team during the Oakley’s growth from an under $200M largely domestic independent company to a nearly $2 billion global brand and part of the largest eyewear company in the world. Jon was responsible for Global Operations, Information Technology, Digital Technology, Oakley Custom Program, and the Multi-brand retail division globally during his tenure at Oakley.
Prior to joining Oakley, Jon worked for 10 years at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) where he was an information systems and management consultant focused on IT strategies, BPR, and operations process design in the Consumer Product, Manufacturing, High Tech, and Aerospace industries.
Jon is a graduate from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, and has an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Ajai Kumar
Advisory Board Member, Go-to-Market Strategy
Ajai is an accomplished seasoned business leader who believes in profitable growth by laying the foundation for innovative partnership to help customers serve their end clients better. He believes in leveraging the power of Engineering mindset to deliver exceptional experiences around products and platforms. He was global head for Engineering services at Arrow Electronics, a $29 billion conglomerate. Earlier, he spent 26+ years with HCL, where he held multiple leadership positions and worked with HCL Chairman and CEO on several strategic, innovative initiatives. He also held global PnL responsibility for Engineering Services for Media and Entertainment, Publishing, Retail, CPG, Banking, Financial Services (Banking & Insurance), Travel, Transportation, Logistics. Ajai shares his thoughts through his blogs @ https://www.ajaikumar.com/
Marshall Gordon
Advisory Board Member, Go-to-Market Strategy
Marshall advises OpsVeda on Solution Roadmap and Go To Market strategy, especially as it relates to our Solution footprint for the Fashion and Retail industry. Marshall has been associated with the Apparel and Fashion industry for over 20 years. Notably, he was the Senior Vice President in charge of Product Strategy at cloud supply chain solution provider TradeCard when it merged with GT Nexus. Prior to that, he served at SAP America for over 7 years as the expert for Retail, Apparel and Footwear industries. Most recently, at attune, his primary focus was to enable product driven innovation for the apparel, retail and consumer industries.
Gary Primeau
Advisory Board member
Gary brings over 30 years of operations and sales experience to OpsVeda. Prior to OpsVeda, he spent over 17 years as a top performing sales executive at SAP. While at SAP, he worked closely with many of the companies we are targeting. Prior to SAP, he worked at Western Data Systems, Integral Systems, EDS and GM. His experience at GM is particularly relevant because he specialized in operations and business process design and supply chain optimization. Over the last 30 years he has earned a reputation of earning customers business by understanding at a deep level what drives value across a company’s supply chain.
Ram Reddy
Advisory Board member,IT Executive & Strategist
Ram is an accomplished IT executive and strategist with significant Global, Omni-channel, Digital, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Intelligence/Analytics, Cloud and Infrastructure experience across multiple industries. He has had broad experience in multiple functional areas including Finance, Operations, Sales and Supply Chain. He has worked on transformational IT engagements in the M&A space. Recently, he was with The Rockport Group as its CIO. He worked on the strategy to divest Rockport from Adidas, and Drydock from New Balance, in the contracted 2-year TSA (Transition Services Agreement) window and worked with PE owners (Berkshire Partners) and the Rockport teams on the business strategy for the new company. The IT strategy included designing and implementing a global architecture to replace 150+ systems, to fit the business strategy for this green field company. He built a dedicated team in US and India, and supplemented them with local IT resources in China, Japan, Korea and Portugal. His previous experience includes stints with Reebok, Diesel Footwear, E&Y and Accenture in the USA, ENI in Milan, Italy, and Hindustan Petroleum and Essar in India.
Partners
Our vision is to enable enterprises to scale by simplifying operations.
The OpsVeda platform provides real-time, actionable intelligence that allows operations personnel to make day-to-day decisions in a simplified way.
If you are an independent software vendor or service provider (especially in the SAP ecosystem) and have solutions that may complement or enhance the value of OpsVeda offerings to large enterprises in the Apparel & Footwear, High Tech, Consumer Goods, or Life Sciences industries, we can accelerate adoption of your solutions.
Please contact us to explore partnerships – partners@opsveda.com
Current Technology Partners include:
Investors
OpsVeda is employee-owned. Our growth is fueled by customer revenue through product license sales.
We continue to evaluate investment partners who might contribute to our growth through their network, experience and resources.
For additional information, please write to – investors@opsveda.com