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Sanjay Raina

President & CEO

Sanjay Raina

Sanjay Raina, Celestial Systems Inc.’s founder since 2003, orchestrated successful exits for diverse software teams, acquired by major corporations. Managing Celestial’s global growth with a 350-strong team, he serves as President of Emsoft Holdings Inc. and CEO of Trishul Ventures Inc. With 40+ years in the industry, Sanjay holds leadership and board positions in Silicon Valley. He is an engineering graduate from IIT Kanpur and holds a Master’s from the University of British Columbia.

Colette Lapierre

CFO

Colette Lapierre

With 20+ years as a CFO and Controller, Colette, a Chartered Professional Accountant, excels in industries like Software Development, Construction, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Niche markets. Her focus is on enhancing financial performance through sustainable growth, demonstrated by robust reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Colette also offers strategic, business administration, and operations support to business owners.

Jason Cline

CTO

Jason Cline​

With two decades of experience in Silicon Valley, Jason built distributed engineering teams, serving as Director of Engineering at Sencha, where he created Enterprise web app frameworks. After Sencha’s 2017 acquisition, he advised startups on scalable processes. As Celestial Systems’ CTO, Jason leads a global software development team addressing diverse engineering challenges.

Nicole Lougheed

CMO

Nicole Lougheed

Nicole Lougheed, a seasoned marketer with 20+ years’ experience in B2B and consumer marketing, excels in strategic marketing, social media, and market research. Based in Vancouver, she’s driven business development at Roper Greyell LLP and FocalPoint, leveraging skills in training, communications, and campaign implementation. Holding an MBA in Strategic Marketing and certifications in e-marketing, Nicole’s strong track record focuses on achieving results and nurturing brand triumph.

Rahul Raina

VP BD

Rahul Raina​

Rahul, a seasoned business development executive with 12+ years in software services, is the VP of Business Development at Celestial. Renowned for identifying opportunities, fostering relationships, and driving revenue growth, he brings tech expertise and business acumen. Previously a leader at Antrix, acquired by Nice.com in 2021, Rahul holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing.  He Enjoys wine, golf, and fine dining.

Manu Nagaraju

Director - India Operations

Manu Nagaraju ​

With over 18 years in IT, Manu evolved from a dotnet developer to managerial roles in storage, supply chain, and high-tech sectors. His US stint enhanced client focus. Armed with a Computer Science degree and an MBA, he pioneers new products. At Celestial, his goal is seamless operations, reducing obstacles for employees in the system.

Vinay Chakravarthy

Director - India Operations

Vinay Chakravarthy

A Senior IT professional with over 19 years of expertise in leadership, fostering cross-functional collaboration, cultivating high-performance teams, and leveraging emerging technologies to drive business success.. At Celestial, Vinay is responsible for driving organizational growth, optimizing operational efficiency, and delivering innovative solutions to complex business challenges. A leader dedicated to driving continuous improvement and achieving sustainable business outcomes in dynamic and evolving environments.

Madhukar Govindaraju

Strategic Advisor

Madhukar Govindaraju

Madhukar boasts 30+ years in software leadership, spanning roles at VMware, Microsoft, SAP, and startups. His expertise covers SaaS, BI, Cloud Data Platforms, Data Visualization, and AI. He pursued a Doctoral program at UC Irvine, holds an M.S. from IISc Bangalore, and completed an Executive Leadership Program at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. He was also a Senior Fellow at Peking University’s Guanghua School of Management.

Shyam P H

Director, Information Security

Shyam P H

With a robust track record spanning over two decades, Shyam stands at the forefront of the information security landscape. As a leader, he is revered for his ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable strategies. His leadership style fosters a culture of continuous learning and proactive defense, ensuring that Celestial’s security posture remains robust against an ever-changing threat landscape.

Art Landro

Strategic Advisor

Art Landro​

Art Landro, Strategic Advisor at Celestial Systems, leverages his leadership background to merge strategic vision with tactical execution. With hands-on experience in global marketing, sales, and services delivery, he joined Celestial in 2018. Previously, as CEO of Sencha and Cordys, he contributed to data visualization and cloud-based offerings. A key figure at MontaVista Software and with a military background, Art holds a SB in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.

Manish Harsh

Strategic Advisor

Manish Harsh

With 17+ years in tech, Manish leads in AI, ML, edge computing, and autonomous vehicle development. His expertise lies in MLOps Partner Ecosystem, democratizing AI for industry applications, and best practices in AV infrastructure. Holding a B.Tech in Electronics, he completed an Executive Leadership Program at UC Berkeley, emphasizing end-to-end AI development and validation at scale.

Sanjay Raina

President & CEO

Sanjay Raina

President & CEO

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