Digital Transformation and End-To-End Information Technology Services

Board of directors

Pranav Pandya

Chairman

Pranav Pandya hails from Family of Nobles at Rajkot who were legal advisors and administrator of many erstwhile kingdoms in Saurashtra. His parents were advocates with his father going retiring ultimately as Judge Bombay High court.

Mr Pranav Pandya is a First Generation Electronic and Microprocessor Engineering entrepreneur with a strong backing of 25 years plus experience. He has very good understanding of technology business implications in local scenarios of both public and private sectors.

A visionary and having an eye for details, he is very well known in the e-Governance power circle as a dependable IT expert who is always finding innovative solutions to a given challenge.

His policy of going that extra mile translates into association of a long term relationship, making him one of the most well received businessman locally among varied crossection of the community across the State of Gujarat, India.

He is personally inclined towards rendering his services to the uplifting and modernization of education institutes and is active towards initiatives for Public Private Partnership in the said sector.

He is Vice Chairman Gujarat Innovation Society (GIS) and Director on Board of Gujarat Electronic & Software Industry Association. He is associated with National and State level industry bodies like NASCOM, CII, FICCI, TiE & Gujarat Chamber of Commerce.

Jaimin Shah

MD & CEO

Jaimin Shah has more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry and carries a Bachelor Degree in Computers. As a Co-Founder and Managing Director of the company, Jaimin is focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, increasing client relevance and evolving the company’s business model towards becoming a next generation global IT consulting and end to end IT Services company. His key priorities are to support the company’s growth, manage critical finance function and adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements.

Jaimin has been awarded as Outstanding IT Entrepreneur of the Year by Ahmedabad Management Association and “Alumni of the Year” by Dharamsinh Desai University (DDU). He has been elected as Chairman of Domestic Council of NASSCOM, Governing Council member of Ahmedabad Management Association, Chairperson of Indo-Canada Business Chamber (ICBC), Gujarat Region, Past Chairman of Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Gujarat Region, Member of the NASSCOM National Executive Committee and The Institutions of Engineers (I), Gujarat Local Centre. He is Past President of Gujarat Electronics & Software Industries Association (GESIA). He is also trustee of Dewang Mehta Foundation Trust.

Vishal Vasu

Director & CTO

Vishal Vasu is a Whole-time Director and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at DEV IT and leads the company’s Technology and Innovation ecosystem. He is responsible for managing DEV IT’s innovation portfolio and creating new growth drivers for the company. In addition to planning and executing DEV IT’s technology roadmap and strategy, Vishal has responsibility for driving innovation through Research & Development activities in DEVLabs and leveraging emerging technologies to bring the newest innovations to clients globally. He provides technical direction across the company in areas of managed services, architecture designs, software technology, and cybersecurity thus supporting project development that fuels business growth. Along with this, he is also leading the Information Technology function for DEV IT, including its infrastructure, systems, processes, and security.

Prior to joining DEV IT, Vishal was the Founder Director of Byte Technosys Pvt. Ltd., a company, specializing in delivering solutions and services in Infrastructure Management Services. Post the merger in 2010, Byte Technosys Pvt. Ltd., is now a subsidiary of Dev Information Technology Ltd. (DEV IT).

Vishal brings with him extensive systems engineering, software development and information management expertise from over two decades of experience. He is a certified technology specialist on Microsoft platforms, a certified Cybersecurity Expert and carries a diploma of Management in e-Business. He is a frequent speaker, publication contributor and an avid blogger on information technology. His articles have been published in a variety of publications.

Prerak Shah

Executive Director & Jt. CEO

Mr. Prerak Shah is Executive Director and Jt CEO at Dev Information Technology Ltd. “Lead by example” is his philosophy as he motivates team in providing businesses with solutions that aptly aligns technology, process and people and in turn, helps business maximize their IT investments.

Before returning home in 2009, in his 14 years in US, one term of vanvas as he jokingly calls, Mr Prerak acquired MS in Computer Science, ITIL certification and became Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI and had successfully led many global projects to fruition. In his 22+ years of career, he has assisted in implementation of many IT projects – ranging from dynamic websites, Business Process Automation Applications, Portals and ERP Solutions across many verticals.

He relies on good governance and adheres to project management principles and spearheads company’s PMO, processes and community oriented activities.

Also the AVP of PMI’s Ahmedabad Branch (PMI Mumbai Chapter) – he looks after spreading knowledge and awareness of project management practices in Gujarat region via way of forums, workshops and trainings and during his tenure, PMI has mentored many aspirants to become certified professionals.

Helping less privileged is subject close to his heart and strongly believes in uniting for cause by empowering the ones that are already working on it. Inspite of the heavy work demands and pressure, he has always made it a point to spend and invest his time in assisting Yuva Unstoppable and has been recognized by Yuva Unstoppable as “Youth Icon” for his continuous support and guidance in spreading the kindness and participation in their programs that are aimed to help the less privileged and make our society a better place to live.

Independent Directors

V V Rama Subba Rao

IAS, ACS (RETD)
GOVT. OF GUJ.

Dr. V V Rama Subba Rao is retired IAS Officer. He has spent over 36 years in the Indian Administrative Service, 27 of them in Gujarat. He served the state government in various senior positions as Secretary, Social Welfare, and as Additional Chief Secretary Urban Development, Finance departments and lastly the Home Department.

Hiren K. Patel

MD,
Nirma Ltd.

Hiren Patel is Managing Director of Nirma Ltd. His strategic leadership and business acumen helped Nirma surge as a conglomerate, with US$ 1.5 billion revenue in global arena. With farsighted vision, he plays the key role in overall functioning of the company, with hands-on role for the upcoming projects, procurement and strategic investment deals for inorganic growth.

Anand A. Patel

Director,
Gujarat Apollo Ind. Ltd.

Anand Patel holds Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from L. D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad. An MBA from Johnson Graduate School of Management, USA, he holds Masters of Engineering in Mechanical from Stevens Institute of Technology, USA. He is presently the director of Gujarat Apollo Industries Ltd.

Rama Moondra

Premium Educator,
Harvard Business Publishing

Rama Moondra holds a degree of Master in Business Administration and M.S. in Psychotherapy. She is a certified Coach from International Coach Federation and listed as Premium Educator with Harvard Business Publishing, she regularly contributes to Harvard case studies and surveys.