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Sudhindra Paraki, known as Sudhi, is an experienced professional with diverse experience and expertise in Engineering Leadership, Startup Mentoring, Angel Investment, Angel Investment Advisor, Independent Corporate Director

In his career spanning over 25 years, he has built and managed successful Engineering groups focusing on Product Development, Technology transformations and adoption, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation, Cloud Technologies and migration, Intellectual Property Management, ESG Consultant in organizations such as Hewlett-Packard, Dell-EMC, IBM, Kyndryl and HCL Technologies leading teams and businesses across the globe.

He has been an entrepreneur and he has gained Entrepreneurial ecosystem expertise in building start-ups and scaling them from Ideation phase to Go-To-Market Phase. Has in-depth understanding of the emerging technologies and landscape of the start-ups in India and other emerging countries and Markets in the world.

Sudhi has been an Angel Investor and an advisor for an investment firm engaged in early-stage investments in start-ups. He has the insight for identifying start-ups having the thought leadership and business models with potential to scale and succeed.

Has been playing the role of a Startup Mentor for early stage and growth stage startups helping them with Governance and growth strategy converge for success.

He is an MCA certified Independent Corporate Director with expertise Board room functions in the areas of Technology transformations and adoption, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation, Cloud Technologies and migration, Intellectual Property Management, ESG Consultant.

🚀 Co-Founder & CGO @ Data Safeguard Inc. | AI Powered SaaS Startup in Data Privacy 🌐 | Marketing, Ecosystems & Partnerships, Analyst & Investor Relations | Angel Investor | 🏆 Bhartiya Seva Ratna Awardee | 🏆 Odia Pride Honoree (Odia Asmita Samman)

Damodar's journey from a small town in Odisha, India, to a renowned leader is a story of resilience and commitment. Rooted in humble beginnings, he learned the value of hard work and the challenges faced by students in similar situations. Founder of "MuliaSmarak," a Personal Social Responsibility (PSR) initiative supporting Education to the underprivileged students in Odisha, India.

🌟 Renowned "People Connector" expert championing "Better Together" and "Powering Growth" through partnerships. 28 years of cross-functional leadership in partnerships, market development, and business expansion across tech and managed services.

🛠️ Manages relationships with diverse stakeholders: advisors, analysts, investors, and executives across Cloud Service Providers, Key Technology Partners, and ISVs/IHVs/MSPs. Pioneering member of Wipro's Aftermarket Service Transformation and AutoInsights start-ups. Chief Growth Officer at Data Safeguard Inc., leading global growth strategy in marketing, partnerships, investor relations, and analyst engagement. Drives partner sales, emphasizing co-innovation, collaboration, and strategic co-investment for future growth.

🏅 Recognitions:

LinkedIn Top Voice | Thinkers360 Thought Leader | Startup Mentor | Bhartiya Seva Ratna Awardee | Odia Asmita Samman (Odia Pride Honor) | Conferred with Honoris Causa PhD & DLitt. | World Peace Ambassador.

Skills: Partnerships & Alliances, GTM Strategy, SaaS Sales, Industry 4.0, Service Transformation.

A seasoned professional specializing in the dynamic field of DevOps, with a solid foundation in Debian GNU/Linux, expertly navigates the complexities of system administration and development. Leveraging Docker, ensures efficient containerization, streamlining application deployment processes.

As a cloud infrastructure expert, harnesses the power of AWS to deliver scalable and reliable solutions. Proficient in Rancher and Kubernetes, excels in orchestrating containerized applications, optimizing resource utilization, and maintaining high availability.

The technical repertoire includes Elasticsearch, employed for advanced search and analytics capabilities. Additionally, proficiency in Python enhances the ability to develop and implement robust solutions across various platforms.

Currently a Product Owner at Crossover for Work brings 13+ years of experience in web development, product development, service management, and operations.

With over 29 years of experience in the electronic security domain, I am a security innovator and leader who has introduced and promoted groundbreaking solutions, products, and services that deliver value to customers, stakeholders, and society. As the former Promoter and Managing Director of Zicom Electronic Security Systems and currently engaged in 3 new-age startups, I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, and AIoT to address the evolving security needs and challenges across various sectors and segments.

In my tenure at Zicom, I led the company’s vision, strategy, and execution, transforming it into one of the largest and most trusted security solutions providers in India. I played a key role in expanding the company’s presence and impact across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa regions. My notable achievements include launching India’s first security command station, pioneering cloud-based security services, and establishing a network of over 1,000 channel partners.

Additionally, I have been actively involved in mentoring and supporting startups, entrepreneurs, and industry associations within the security sector.

I am an astute, performance-driven professional with a proven track record in the Information Technology and Services industry. My expertise spans IT project delivery, people management, program delivery management, and product management. I am particularly passionate about business development, operational excellence, and product management.

With a deep interest in the fintech sector, I possess extensive knowledge in business and strategy. Outside of my professional life, I am an avid endurance sports enthusiast, which reflects my commitment to perseverance and excellence.

As the founder of Rogue Opportunities, a fundraising firm, and the managing partner at MAAK & Associates, a 15-year-old CA firm, I leverage 14 years of experience as a chartered accountant and certified business valuer to create innovative solutions for entrepreneurs and investors. Rogue Opportunities is designed to connect promising startups with potential investors, while Accommodation offers a SaaS-based pre-accounting tool that streamlines bookkeeping for small and medium-sized businesses.

At MAAK & Associates, we provide high-quality services in taxation, business structuring, statutory and internal audits, and SOP compliance management. With a certification in information system audit, I specialize in conducting risk assessments and audits of IT systems and processes.

I am also committed to sharing my knowledge as an adjunct faculty member at Arihant Institute Private Limited, mentoring aspiring chartered accountants. My ultimate goal is to drive value, impact, and growth within the accounting industry and beyond.

I am a seasoned IT leader with more than 2 decades of experience in leading and driving large projects and technology ( Blockchain, Web3, Metaverse ) along with transformation programs for IT/ITES business. I am a career coach, GOI Blockchain COE start-up mentor, research scholar and investor in several exciting Blockchain startups. I am currently leading Blockchain team at Zebpay (prominent crypto exchange).

I teach Web3/Blockchain and related technologies at all major Tier1 Engineering / Management colleges in India and across all major e-learning platforms worldwide. I help colleges and institutes build Blockchain COE and incubation centers and help nurture new ideas and ventures from bright students. I am also an active speaker at all major Blockchain events and seminars across globe.