Skip to main content
Trigyn's Leadership Team

Trigyn's Leadership Team

Ms. P. Bhavana Rao
Executive Director
Ms. P. Bhavana Rao

“We believe great people, do great work. At Trigyn we are building a workplace that attracts and retains world-class talent.”

Ms. P. Bhavana Rao is the Executive Director of Trigyn. She has done her graduation in B Tech (IT) and post-graduation in MBA (Human Resource). She has rich work experience in the field of Information Technology, e-Governance, Education Training and Telecom.

Mr. Homiyar Panday
President
Mr. Homiyar Panday

”With client engagements in 25 countries and 5 continents, Trigyn has the capabilities needed to help clients think globally but act locally.”

Mr. Homiyar Panday, as the President of Trigyn Technologies’ US subsidiary, is responsible for their US and Managed Services Operation. He has over 30 years of IT experience with over 25 years in the US marketplace. Prior to joining Trigyn, Mr. Homiyar was the Senior Vice President of Cognicase's US operations, Vice President of Prism Consulting Services in the US and prior to coming to the US, Mr. Homiyar worked for Tata Burroughs in India. He is a Bombay University graduate with a Bachelors’ in Electrical Engineering.

Mr. Thomas Gordon
Sr. Vice President
Mr. Thomas Gordon

“With our tenacious focus on measurement and continuous improvement, Trigyn is committed to the consistent delivery of an attentive customer experience and excellent value.”

Mr. Thomas Gordon is the Senior Vice President of Trigyn Technologies in the US. He is responsible for business development in the US marketplace. Tom has over 25 years of IT experience, including software development and staffing, as well as significant expertise in the health insurance industry. Prior to joining Trigyn, Tom served as the President of Cognicase's US and Western Canadian operations, President of Latron Computer Systems and held senior management positions with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey as well as management positions with Kelly IT Resources and Cap Gemini America.

Dr. Satyam Cherukuri
Chairman and Non-Executive Director

Dr. Satyam Cherukuri is an independent consultant for corporate strategy, board governance, and innovation.  He served as the Chairman of Ness Technologies (NASDAQ: NSTC), Chairman of the Executive Council of The Conference Board, and on the boards of Sarnoff Corporation, New Jersey Technology Council, Orchid Biosciences (NASDAQ: ORCH), Locus Discovery, and Lamina Ceramics.

Dr. Satyam Cherukuri served as the President & CEO of Sarnoff Corporation, Princeton, NJ, prior to its merger with SRI International, Menlo Park, CA, in 2011.  Sarnoff, previously known as RCA Laboratories, pioneered the color television, CMOS, diode lasers, HDTV and the world’s digital video standards, LCDS, and other consumer electronics and was a leading innovation center for semiconductor, optoelectronics, and satellite communication technologies.  Sarnoff was also an incubator for dozens of startups where Dr. Satyam Cherukuri managed the creation of Orchid Biosciences (NASDAQ: ORCH), Delsys Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Elan), Lamina Ceramics (high power LED lighting), Song Bird Medical (disposable hearing aids), Locus Discovery (computational drug discovery) and Insulet (continuous insulin delivery, NASDAQ: PODD).

Dr. Satyam Cherukuri has a Ph. D in Ceramics and M.S. in Glass Science from Alfred University, Alfred, NY, and a B. Tech in Ceramic Engineering from IIT BHU, India.  He holds over 40 US and 30 international patents and published 12 scientific papers.  His specific areas of scientific and engineering expertise are electronic materials, semiconductor packaging, microfluidics, and biocompatible nano materials.  He is often invited to conduct seminar on Myths, Methods, and Ecosystems of Innovation.

Ms. P. Bhavana Rao
Executive Director
Ms. P. Bhavana Rao

Ms. P. Bhavana Rao is the Executive Director of Trigyn. She has done her graduation in B Tech (IT) and post-graduation in MBA (Human Resource). She has rich work experience in the field of Information Technology, e-Governance, Education Training and Telecom.

Mr. R. Ganapathi
Non-Executive Director
Mr. R. Ganapathi

Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Mr. R. Ganapathi received his B. Tech Degree from IIT Madras. He is presently a Non-Executive Director of Trigyn Technologies Limited. He is also a fellow of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. He gained experience while working with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. He is actively involved in the execution of welfare projects undertaken by Rotary International and was Governor of Rotary International.

He also serves on the Board of Orient Green Power Limited and Elnet Technologies Limited among others.

He is also the President of SICCI (Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and is a member of the National Executive Committee of FICCI.

Dr. P. Raja Mohan Rao
Non-Executive Director
Dr. P. Raja Mohan Rao

Dr Raja Mohan Rao is a doctorate in Economics and was associated with National Council of Applied Economic Research as a research fellow. After education, he was involved with setting up of various companies in the telecommunications sector. He was instrumental in setting up J T Mobile, a cellular mobile telephone company in AP and Karnataka, which is now a part of AIRTEL. He also served as the President of Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India during 1993-94. He is also an avid social worker actively involved in many philanthropic activities.

Ms. Lakshmi Potluri
Independent Director
Ms. Lakshmi Potluri

Ms. Lakshmi comes with 16 plus years of global experience where she has taken several leadership roles in finance, technology, e-commerce and digital media at IBM(US/Canada/Europe/Latin America), Goldman Sachs(Hong Kong), jabong.com(India), Shopify(India) and most recently at DCF Ventures. During her stint as a cofounder of jabong.com, she became active in the entrepreneurship world and has been an angel investor herself having invested in companies in companies globally. Some of her investments are in the consumer tech space such as velvetcase.com, travellingspoon.com, purganics (organic women's hygiene products), driverskart that was acquired by Driveu and others.

She  has an MBA from Columbia Business School,  New York. She has been 22 patent filings in the United States and has been  a recipient of many awards( Women Entrepreneur of the year - Rotary), a panelist at many prestigious events such as NASSCOMM, FICCI , CII, Indo-China FICCI conference , UK-IBC Conference, Techsparks , IIMs and a speaker at many MNCs. 
 
Apart from this in her free time, she enjoys travelling, staying fit and spends time gardening. She is originally from Chennai and is currently based out of Mumbai .

Syed Sultan Ahmed
Independent Director
Syed_Sultan_Ahmed

Syed Sultan Ahmed is a prominent figure in the sectors of education, entrepreneurship, filmmaking and event management. He is the founder of LXL Ideas, Krayon Entertainment, Mentor Magazine and School Cinema International Film Festival. He has produced over 150 award-winning short films for children, earning 7 President of India National Film Awards.

With a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and an Executive Masters in Entrepreneurship from MIT, Mr. Ahmed is a certified NLP practitioner and Master Trainer accredited by Dale Carnegie USA. His research papers on children's psychosocial development and film pedagogy are published in reputable international journals.

In addition to his role as an Independent Director, Mr. Ahmed advises key educational bodies of the Indian government, including the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), and global children's brands. His strategic insights position him as a thought leader in the intersection of education and entertainment.

A connoisseur of life, Mr. Ahmed's diverse interests include long rides on his Harley, cultural exploration through travel, horse riding, and appreciating diverse cuisines. His professional acumen, combined with a vibrant personality, makes him an influential and amiable individual.

Vijay Mallya
Independent Director
Vijay_Mallya

Based in Bengaluru, India, Mr. Mallya holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business Administration degree with specialization in Finance. Vijay has 40 years of global experience in corporate and retail banking and is an Associate Member of the Indian Institute of Bankers and is a member of Institute of Directors, India. 

Mr. Mallya has a long list of accomplishments in the global banking and financial services industry spanning Deutsche Software, DSL Software, and for the past 16 years, HCL Tech where he is the EVP and Global Head Delivery for Financial Services and Insurance. At HCL Tech Mr. Mallya lead a diverse global team of 30,000 engineers and managed the delivery of projects representing $1.5 billion in annual revenue.

Mr. Mallya has held director positions in HCL Tech subsidiaries and is actively involved in advising CSR startups.

Ishwar Halalli
Independent Director
Ishwar_Halalli

Mr. Hallali has more than 30 years of experience in software and hardware engineering including 26 years with Infosys where he held a fulfilled a variety of roles. He managed outsourced work for telecom giants like BT, Nortel, AT&T, Telstra, and Singtel and oversaw cloud and infrastructure services for telecom clients, plus others in energy and utilities. Notable achievements include leading Infosys' ventures in China and Romania and expanding their US data center business. Mr. Hallali managed operations generating $900 million in annual revenue and received several awards. 

Mr. Hallali’s strengths include team building, client relations, and developing solutions to client problems. After leaving Infosys, he has been working on IoT solutions for energy and materials management.

Dr. Ajay Potluri
Advisor
Dr. Ajay Potluri

A Dental surgeon, inventor, investor & serial entrepreneur. He holds University degrees from India, Canada, Germany and the UK. His master’s thesis while in Germany, focused on 3D printing of human bones. He is currently finishing his Healthcare Executive MBA.

Dr. Ajay is involved in developing new technologies in medicine and dentistry, holds patents on few medical products. He is deeply involved with developing software applications for healthcare industry. He was instrumental in building the team for the Centre of Excellence for PTSD in Surrey, BC, Canada for first responders and veterans.