SmarterD - INTEGRATED IT & SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT

Meet the Team Behind the Mission

“Team is a group of many hands and one Mind” - Bill Bethel

Our goal is to provide Next Generation IT & Security Management Platform using AI/ML to enable enterprises manage IT & Security function better. We are very thankful to so many people who in many ways provide direct or indirect support to our vision and execution. As part of this journey is also our commitment to educate and make it exciting for the next generation of kids to be part of this journey.

CORE TEAM

Vijay Sundhar

Founder & CEO/CTO

Brings over 30 years of industry experience, with more than 15 years in Enterprise IT and Security leadership, managing large-scale transformation initiatives worth over $50 million. His 7+ years of consulting experience complement his role as a co-chair and expert member of industry standards committees such as J2EE/JCA, RFID, and GS1. He holds a Master’s in Engineering from the University of Central Queensland, Australia, showcasing his deep expertise in the field.

Reed Augliere

Chief Architect
Consulting Cybersecurity Expert

Offers over 30 years of industry experience with key roles at TJX, BJs, and RSA, and has published extensively in technology transfer, software security, IT risk management, and image processing. He holds a PhD in Operations Research from Harvard University, demonstrating deep expertise in analytical and strategic problem-solving

Julian Mazaira

UX Designer/Lead Engineer

Brings over 8 years of industry experience, during which he played a key role in the design and development of the SmarterD UI Platform and successfully drove several customer programs at SmarterD. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, underscoring his strong foundation in his field.

Kris Ashok

AI/ML Engineer

Brings experience in AI/ML modeling and application in Business Process Automation. He is responsible for creating and managing different ML Models for Automation within the product. He is a Computer Science Student at Purdue University.

Offshore Team

UI/Front-End/
Middleware Development

We have a small extremely talented offshore team that helps us in all UI/Angular and Java Development Activities.

KEY CONTRIBUTORS / TECHNICAL ADVISORS

Bharat Desai

Customer Success

Initial member of the SmarterD Team. Has extensive experience running large Infrastructure Operations and working very closely with Security Teams. Before SmarterD, he was a Senior Director at Barnes & Nobles. He is responsible for working closely with our customers, making SmarterD successfully implemented and feeding back to our product team. He has a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Gujarat, India.

Karthik Prabhakaran

Sr. Cloud Architect Amazon

An experienced technology professional with 15+ years of hands-on software development and leadership expertise. Skilled in building and managing high-performing remote teams for delivering high-quality projects/products. Proficient in architecture design, infrastructure, automation, and continuous delivery/testing.

Ram Nagarajan

Vice President, Business
Operations at Blendid

An experienced technology and business entrepreneur with a track record of success in consumer and B2B markets, including strategic relationship building with leading companies, managing a $100M annual revenue center, and launching high-profile consumer products. Expert in delivering complex cross-functional programs from concept to market.

ADVISORS

Jed Young

VP & CISO Jabil
Prev Sr. Director & CISO Andeavor

A results-driven leader experienced in cybersecurity, infrastructure technology & architecture, relationship management, customer service, and IT sourcing. Expertise in decreasing risk, leading diverse teams, and implementing innovative solutions while meeting financial and operational results. Specializes in information security, technology & network architecture, business process understanding, and IT sourcing.

Annie Zhang

Senior Developer of Business Development
RunSafe Security Inc

Currently the Senior Developer of Business Development at RunSafe Security Inc with over 20 years of experience in tech and cybersecurity. Annie is a creative, strategic thinker with a proven ability to identify and seize opportunities for strategic collaboration and business growth.

Anne Jackson

Director Cybersecurity Optum,
Prev Chief Data Analytics IBM

A data science leader with a track record of driving revenue growth and optimizing business strategy. Formerly held leadership roles at top companies, including Optum and IBM, responsible for data analysis and strategic planning. Skilled in strategic reframing, utilizing data analytics and modeling to identify critical pivot points. MBA holder from MIT Sloan with background in finance and marketing strategy.

Alan Boehme

CTO H&M navbar-brand
Prev CTO Proctor & Gamble

An experienced executive leader in technology, CIO/CTO and Global Innovation Exec, as well as consulting. Recognized authority and frequent speaker on the strategic application of IT to drive revenue growth, improve production, and cost controls. Proven ability to envision and orchestrate innovative corporate projects, specialize in innovation, business acceleration, and optimization. Adept at approaching and solving problems from a business or technology perspective.

Marc Linster

Chief Customer Officer EDB
Prev Senior Director Polycom

An internationally experienced software executive, leading development, service and support teams in the US, Europe and Asia. I have an in-depth understanding for the software business, including subscription based models, cloud based models, and agile development processes.

Athani Krishnaprasad

Founder ServiceMax
(Acquired by GE)

An experienced entrepreneur and tech executive with a proven track record in founding and scaling multiple enterprise software startups. He is the founder of ServiceMax, a field service management software company. He has expertise in product and company strategy, sales, customer relationship management, professional services, and software as a service. He has also mentored numerous founders and CEOs on strategy, fundraising, and product-market fit, and is an active angel investor in startups in the cloud computing and enterprise software sectors.