Sowrirajan Narayanan, CTO, Notesgen
Today, the future of learning and development revolves around technology. A rapid increase in flexible learning environments is allowing students to study together or independently. With the increasing speed of technological changes, it has made critical for edtech companies to stay ahead of technology trends and be able to anticipate disruptions. Tasked with managing the technical aspects of an organisation to ensure that they're in line with the company's growth targets, CTOs are playing a crucial role in managing technical resources and ensuring they're geared towards technological development. A strategic technology executive with 19+ years in technology and business strategy across industries and geographies, Sowrirajan Narayanan (CTO, Notesgen) has led large transformation programs across large and small enterprises. Having worked in the UK, US, Saudi, and India, he has unique experience in managing technology strategy, execution and integration during mergers &acquisitions.
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10 Best Chief Technology Officers - 2021
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is the highest technology executive position within a company and manages an organization's research and development (R&D) and its technological needs. He/she leads the technology or engineering department, and plays several other roles as well depending on the company, including that of a strategic planner, customer relations liaison, and overseer of infrastructure. Fifteen years of IT experience, along with a graduation and certifications in computer sciences and business administration is the minimum qualification required for a CTO. A CTO should be able to develop strategies to enhance product & services, increase revenue, and performs cost benefit analysis & return-on-investment analysis. A CTO handles more of a strategic planning role, whereas technology focused operational roles are performed by the CIO. Making strategies for ensuring cybersecurity also falls under the role of CTO.
Today, with the sudden leap in technology, the need for CTOs has become inevitable than ever before, especially in the case of companies that handle niche technical products. Today's innovation-driven businesses are largely dependent on technology for manufacturing, delivering, and promoting their digitally-enabled business offerings competently. A CTO plays the main role in taking startups to the next level. There are many technological startups that have attained great height by using proper technological innovations and strategy planning.
This issue of the CEO Insight magazine brings you a list of "10 Best Chief Technology Officers 2021". Crafted by a team of industry veterans, CEOs, VCs and the CEO Insight editorial team, we hope to deliver their inspiring stories and the vision and strategies of such individuals.
Our subscribers play a decisive role in finalization of our annual list of "10 Best Chief Technology Officers - 2021" by nominating those which have served them with excellence and are praiseworthy. If you feel there is a company that deserves to be on our annual list, do write to us about them mentioning their value proposition.
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Amardeep Vishwakarma, Chief Technology Officer | Indian Express | Solving challenges in technology for 16+ years with expertise in software engineering & management and contributing to management of teams of technical professionals |
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Anil Kumar,Chief Technology Officer | ToneTag | Specialized in Fintech, Supply Chain Management, Retail and Manufacturing for 20+ years and solving extreme technology challenges with self motivation and high performing teams |
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Deepanshu T,Chief Technology Officer | Persistence | The business world operates on very different natives to the tech world. The tech side is fascinated by building new innovative products while the business side wants products that can move the needle and make an impact in the market today. |
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Neeraj Bhople,CTO | Seniority | Learning and sharing should go on forever – that’s what helps you to grow. |
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Niyas Ahamed Mohamed Noohu, Chief Technology Officer | CloudQ IT Services | A technology leader enabling businesses to grow & increase ROI, leveraging comprehensive, sustainable economical cloud strategy and digital transformation solutions, backed by 20+ years of accumulated technological experience |
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Ranganathan Balashanmugam,Founder & Chief Technology Officer | Everest Engineering | He has led Aconex in India and has expertise creating two firms. He also speaks at a number of international conferences |
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Sambit Rout,Chief Technology Officer | BlueRose Technologies | An experienced IT leader meticulously leading BlueRose Technologies harnessing the best of global technology service & digital solutions |
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Sowrirajan Narayanan,Chief Technology Officer | Notesgen | Leading for 19+ years in technology and business strategy with excellent skills in technology strategy, management, process implementation, product development, testing and operations |
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Subhash Kelkar,Chief Technology & Digital Officer | ICICI Securities | A technology transformation professional with skills and technology experience in Mobile Apps, Portals, CMS, SAP, Siebel, Talisma, SFDC, Telecom Switches, CTI, RDBMS and GUI - Open Source |
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Tejas Mehta,Chief Technology Officer | RBL Bank | Highly effective management, techno and commercial professional with exhibited success in business scaling, increased productivity and cost reduction, business strategy and experimentation and implementation |
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