Building for Tomorrow's Technology Needs: The Story of Clarion

As a Mentor and Scaling Up Coach for mid-size companies, Ajay lives by the mantra - "I become successful when I help you become successful”. Through his firm, Success Alchemists, he works with ambitious business founders in diverse areas such as IT services, Industrial IoT, Kubernetes, Digital Transformation, Ecommerce, Education, Freelance services platform, etc.

Ajay is the only certified Scaling Up Coach based in India. He is the Governing Council member at the Pune chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), a global non-profit which supports start-ups. As a Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM), he is also the President of Pune Advanced Toastmasters Club within District 98 of Toastmasters International. An alumnus of IIM Bangalore and Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Ajay has worked in the corporate sector in global roles across Sales, Marketing, Training & IT Services. His stints have been in companies like DELL, IDEA Cellular, Reliance Infocomm, Eureka Forbes & The Times of India

Ashish is an advisor to technology companies and is also part of the IAN network. He has invested in companies like Fareye, Sensibol, Orangescape, etc. In his most recent role as the Chief Product Officer of tastykhana.in (acquired by Rocket Internet owned Foodpanda), Ashish was responsible for product design, architecture, development and delivery across all platforms. The company scaled to process 6x the number of orders making it an attractive acquisition target.

Before TastyKhana, Ashish was the Director of Synygy India and Vice President, Global Information Systems at Philadelphia based Synygy, Inc., where he managed a 180 strong India team and was responsible for global financial reporting, sales force operations, business intelligence systems, and all digital marketing initiatives. Ashish holds a Masters Degrees in Business Administration (MBA) and Information Systems (MIS) from the Katz School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh, USA and a Bachelors of Engineering (BE) from Bangalore University, India.

Siddharth is the CEO of Clarion Technologies.

Siddharth brings on board 24+ years of experience with global organizations like Airtel, Tata, Reliance, Wipro and Arvind handling overall P&L, Sales & Marketing. He has expertise in leading large operations and cross functional teams to achieve aggressive revenue, profitability & market share goals. Before Clarion, Siddharth worked as Chief Operating Officer with Airtel leading operations with 10 MN customers, 170 MN revenue and 780+ team size. Siddharth has held several leadership roles in Telecom, FMCG and Retail industry including – Head of Sales with Airtel, Head of Marketing with Tata Docomo and Retail Head with Arvind Brands.

Siddharth is known for his multi-Industry, multi-geography exposure, leadership skills and ability to formulate business strategy & deliver it with executional excellence.

With 30 plus years of experience, Harjinder (Bobby) is a stalwart in the Telecom & ICT industry and is currently the COO - North America with Clarion Technologies.

An expert in formulating and operationalizing several new business initiatives by designing winning business strategies, he has extensive experience in setting up and managing different business units/ verticals and large cross functional teams under his belt, by building leadership and talent diversity.

Harjinder (Bobby) has worked over the years with various Enterprises & Government organizations – Central Govt./ State Govt./ PSUs/ Defense/ Railways etc. which makes him an industry veteran in dealing with administrative organizations across the landscape.

Harjinder (Bobby) has held many senior positions in organizations like Reliance Jio (Vice President & Head Sales – Enterprise & Government Business), Bharti Airtel Limited (Vice President & Head Government Business), Sify Technologies Ltd (Sr Vice President – System Integration & Government Business), Idea Cellular (Sales Head), Singtel (Sales & Training Manager). He has set up strategic alliances for various organizations with both domestic and international partners and orchestrated many success stories with these partners.

Amit is a Strategic Consultant, Thought Leader, Technology Practice Head, Solution Architect, Project Manager and avid Runner – all rolled into one. He sees his role as helping our customers solve business problems using the power of IT and enabling technologies. His 22+ years of entrepreneurial management experience and his background as an Electronics Engineer and an MBA (Finance) gives him a unique tech + business perspective and a practical, problem-solving attitude to go with that perspective.

With over 24 years in the IT industry, Naval has spent the last decade setting up, scaling, and leading high performing diverse engineering and delivery teams, he comes with immense experience of leading teams working on end-to-end software applications and products lifecycles across various domains using Agile methodologies, latest technologies, and industry best practices for major enterprise clients worldwide.

He is known for helping business surpass the surpass the Product, Engineering, Delivery, Operations and Customer KPIs by strategically leveraging Business and Technology acumen, Industry best practices, Process improvements, People Capabilities, Performance driven work culture, Continuous improvement initiatives, and Driving innovation on a consistent basis.

He has worked with organization like Siemens, Avaya, Hitachi, IBM, Nuance (Microsoft) and most recently with Jet2 where he led a team of 420+ working on developing world class Ecommerce platform, Business applications, Mobile Applications, led Data Engineering, Data Science, Digital Analytics teams.

Served on Board, responsible for Recruiting, defining Processes and Policies, end-to-end Delivery, India Site, People, HR, L&D, Legal, Finance, Payroll, Compliance, P&L, Budgets, Cost optimization, Stakeholder and Vendor Management, Comp, and benefits, etc.

Adept in managing the entire lifecycle of SAAS, PAAS based enterprise-scale products deployed on-premises and in cloud infra using PMP/ITIL/Agile methodologies within project timelines and budget.

Led initiatives such as Hackathons, Automation, usage of Co-Pilot, Gen AI, AI, latest NLP, ML technology, Data Engineering tech, RPA, Power Platforms, Low/No code adoptions, QA Automation, implementing TDDs, etc. to drive innovation and efficiencies.

Improved delivery efficiencies by taking various outcome-driven initiatives such as Agile process strengthening, Delivery dashboard, Process Audits, Skill Matrix, shift left approach, Automation, Tools, performance-driven work culture, etc.

He is Electronics Engineer by education, have done PMP, ITIL SO, Scrum certified, pursuing SMP from IIM-K, have exposure to SDLC, Agile, Cloud, Data, and most of the latest technologies and methodologies.

He loves to read, passionate about cars but most of all he is passionate about helping people grow.

Prasad is one of the strong pillars of Clarion. He has been a part of Clarion for the past 15 years, starting as a developer and rising through the ranks with his consistently exceptional performance. During his term he has played several roles, including those of developer, manager, SDM, Practice Head making him the ideal candidate who knows and understands the clients of Clarion.

Currently the VP – Service Delivery, Prasad is passionate in building strategies that make the customer’s life easier. He provides strong leadership to the entire Delivery team building an environment that encourages creativity, eventually contributing to the customer’s success.

An alum of the MITSOM (MIT School of Management), Prasad has a record of having highest number of “Raving Fan” customers. He is an avid runner, and has completed several marathons, inspiring others on fitness and discipline. 

Vicky Thorat is a seasoned sales leader with over 15 years of experience driving revenue growth and expanding market presence in the technology and learning solutions sectors. He has a proven track record of spearheading strategic sales initiatives, fostering high-performance teams, and strengthening client relationships across diverse global markets.

With a strong background in business development, strategic planning, and customer relationship management, Vicky has successfully accelerated growth through innovative sales strategies. He is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and mentoring teams to achieve sales excellence.

Throughout his career, Vicky has led sales transformations, penetrated new market segments, and forged long-term partnerships with industry leaders. His expertise in the technology sales across multiple industries has enabled him to drive impactful results and scale businesses effectively.

Vicky’s leadership is defined by his ability to inspire teams, cultivate a results-driven sales culture, and align business strategies with evolving market demands.

Sashi Sekhar Mohanty is a dynamic and innovative marketing leader with over two decades of experience in driving business growth through transformative marketing strategies. With expertise spanning product marketing, digital transformation, data-driven campaigns, hyper personalization and customer experience, Sashi has successfully led marketing initiatives across leading global organizations, including Tata Communications, Capgemini, Deloitte, and Sutherland. His ability to align marketing strategies with evolving business needs has consistently resulted in enhanced brand visibility, customer engagement, and revenue growth.

At Clarion Technologies, Sashi plays a pivotal role in positioning the company as a leader in AI-powered digital transformation. Through strategic alliances with industry giants like AWS, Google, and Microsoft, he drives brand recognition and market expansion. His leadership ensures that Clarion’s marketing efforts are not just innovative but also deeply customer-centric, delivering tangible outcomes for clients.

With a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and executing high-impact campaigns, Sashi fosters a collaborative and performance-oriented culture. His focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement aligns with Clarion’s mission to deliver seamless technology solutions that empower businesses to scale efficiently. Recognized as an award-winning marketer by institutions like Forrester, ITSMA, International Brand Equity and Economic Times, Sashi’s strategic vision continues to guide Clarion towards sustainable growth and market leadership in a competitive landscape.

Rajashekar Vishwanathan is a visionary Talent Acquisition leader with over 21 years of experience in designing and executing innovative talent strategies that drive business growth and transformation. His extensive global expertise and demonstrated success in scaling businesses underscore his role as Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Clarion. His leadership has been key to ensuring that talent acquisition becomes a strategic enabler for organizational success.

Before joining Clarion, Rajashekar served IBM for 8 years and Capgemini for 7 years in various leadership roles across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and HR. Prior to it, he spent 5 years at Infinite. He has led various strategic initiatives in US, Europe, ANZ, apart from India.

An award-winning HR Leader, Rajashekar has been honored with multiple prestigious Awards for Talent Acquisition Leadership. He is recognized for his ability to deliver impactful results and set new standards in the recruitment space.

Kapil Oberoi , a retired Colonel from the Indian Army, brings 25 years of distinguished military service to his current role as General Manager – Head of HR & Admin. His extensive experience in leadership, strategic operations, and team management has seamlessly transitioned into the corporate world, where he has been steering HR and administrative functions for the past 18 months. 

Kapil’s military background has sharpened his ability to drive efficiency, foster collaboration, and lead with discipline, all of which are critical to his approach in managing people and operations. His expertise in resource optimization and process improvement enables him to align employee engagement with the organization’s strategic goals. 

Known for his people-centric leadership, Kapil emphasizes creating an inclusive and empowering workplace environment. His focus on team-building, accountability, and innovation continues to elevate organizational performance, making him a key leader in shaping the company’s success.