Saurabh Rai

Chief Executive Officer at Arahas
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Noida, IN

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Experience

    • India
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Jun 2023 - 7 months

      Gurugram, Haryana, India Leading Arahas Technologies, I am honored to be at the helm of a game-changing organization, one that is pioneering geospatial and AI-powered solutions with the vision to sculpt a more sustainable, tech-empowered future. A Glimpse into Arahas Technologies: Legacy of Excellence: With a lineage spanning over two decades, Arahas has successfully served a broad clientele, leaving indelible imprints on sectors like Smart Cities, Utilities, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Defense, and… Show more Leading Arahas Technologies, I am honored to be at the helm of a game-changing organization, one that is pioneering geospatial and AI-powered solutions with the vision to sculpt a more sustainable, tech-empowered future. A Glimpse into Arahas Technologies: Legacy of Excellence: With a lineage spanning over two decades, Arahas has successfully served a broad clientele, leaving indelible imprints on sectors like Smart Cities, Utilities, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Defense, and ESG. Powerhouse of Talent: Our strength lies in our diverse team. Combining expertise in geospatial data, IT, and AI, we deliver comprehensive solutions that drive actionable outcomes and significant insights. Strategic Partnerships: Being a proud subsidiary of EverEnviro and bolstered by the Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF), we're supported by global powerhouses. Our anchor investors include the NIIF (Govt. of India), Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Govt. of UK), British Petroleum, CDC Investment Works, and the Green Climate Fund. In my role as CEO, my mission is not just to drive growth but to forge a path where technology meets sustainability. I believe in the transformative power of collaboration and innovation, and together with my exceptional team, I am committed to realizing the immense potential of geospatial and AI technology. Let's connect and envision a future redefined by tech-driven sustainable solutions. Show less

    • India
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Global Head Analytics , AI & Geospatial Initiatives
      • Feb 2018 - Jun 2023

      Noida Area, India Responsible for developing tip of spear analytics , GIS and AI practice geared for innovative business transformation. Define digital narrative and strategy; Lead C-Suite and Client Value sessions. Set up and lead Practice, creating delivery framework, governance, best practices, standard, working with key partners, providing sales & delivery leadership

    • Switzerland
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Apr 2018 - Apr 2023

      India Non Executive Director in India Operations. Mentor to an innovative global startup specialising in blockchain based Lending , Money Transfer and allied service

    • Partner
      • May 2016 - Feb 2018

      New Delhi Area, India Digital practice leader, focussed on Incubating a digital consulting company focussed on Indian SME’s. Successfully delivered strategy & transformational programmes in client accounts including Cairn Energy, A leading hospitality Group, Bain Consulting, PwC and GIS based agricultural transformation for Govt. of UP. Saurabh consulted multiple Smart City executives on business strategy for Digital Twins Provided leadership and direction on strategy & operating propositions. Created… Show more Digital practice leader, focussed on Incubating a digital consulting company focussed on Indian SME’s. Successfully delivered strategy & transformational programmes in client accounts including Cairn Energy, A leading hospitality Group, Bain Consulting, PwC and GIS based agricultural transformation for Govt. of UP. Saurabh consulted multiple Smart City executives on business strategy for Digital Twins Provided leadership and direction on strategy & operating propositions. Created joint viewpoints and delivery methods. For example, advised to leading Agro Tech Company and co-developed product “cropnet”. Developed the strategy for a leading fruits and vegetables start up in India Consulted leading block chain based lending and money transfer system Key contributor to global geospatial Industry report 2017 & 2018 which was recognised by UN Show less

    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Jan 2016 - May 2016

      New Delhi Area, India Leading my speciality e-commerce company, dealing with overstock and surpluss inventory. Offering high value to aspirational customer's and retailers...... & making surpluss a fun place to work. As an investor supported the organisation prior and post my taking executive role. Led the Category leading e-commerce company to annual revenue of over 4 Mn US$ and GMV of 9 Mn. US, Set up a team of over 40 tech & trade professionals and all India operations from scratch

    • Ireland
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Advanced Analytics Sales Lead - APAC & EALA
      • Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

      Gurgaon, India Advanced Analytics sales support to client teams in Asia Pacific , Europe & Latin America . Acrosss Utilities , Energy , Chemical & Natural Resources Verticals of Accenture, Key roles being. • Evangelising Advanced Analytics Applications Platform for Accenture • Post-Merger Integration team of major acquisition in advanced analytics (i4C) • Leading charge of sales in SMART GRID, Smart cities, large insurers and product companies • Global Business Development lead for… Show more Advanced Analytics sales support to client teams in Asia Pacific , Europe & Latin America . Acrosss Utilities , Energy , Chemical & Natural Resources Verticals of Accenture, Key roles being. • Evangelising Advanced Analytics Applications Platform for Accenture • Post-Merger Integration team of major acquisition in advanced analytics (i4C) • Leading charge of sales in SMART GRID, Smart cities, large insurers and product companies • Global Business Development lead for Accenture Advance Analytics Platform

    • Global Lead Utilities : Business Process Management
      • Feb 2008 - Jan 2016

      Lead Utilities Global Distributed Consulting Team . Manage Utilities Business Process Management • Diverse Global roles in India, Japan, USA and UK as part of Business Process Management group. Founding member of distributed consulting talent network for the USD 1.7 Bn. Utility segment of Accenture • Hired and provided leadership to strategy and domain consulting Team for Utilities in India, n Poland & China. The team grew to 40 core &… Show more Lead Utilities Global Distributed Consulting Team . Manage Utilities Business Process Management • Diverse Global roles in India, Japan, USA and UK as part of Business Process Management group. Founding member of distributed consulting talent network for the USD 1.7 Bn. Utility segment of Accenture • Hired and provided leadership to strategy and domain consulting Team for Utilities in India, n Poland & China. The team grew to 40 core & 100 allied members by 2014. • Supported Global sales of over US$ 200 Million sales generated in large transformation programs across multiple geographies • Global Lead program manager for High Performance Research & thought leadership for the segment • Consulting for GIS deployment in Smart Grid and Smart City initiatives

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director - Enterprise Spatial Solutions
      • Aug 2006 - Feb 2008

      Gurgaon Director Enterprise Spatial Solution for CH2M HILL (Now Jacobs) • Enterprise Spatial Solution APAC Sales & Delivery Responsibility. It included Geospatial Project Consulting and Solutions sales/ delivery to Infrastructure & Telecom. Large pursuits included 2 Bn. USD Mumbai International Airport Ltd, which was a major airport renovation project in India • Developing and growing the global GIS Centre of Excellence in India as offshore captive for… Show more Director Enterprise Spatial Solution for CH2M HILL (Now Jacobs) • Enterprise Spatial Solution APAC Sales & Delivery Responsibility. It included Geospatial Project Consulting and Solutions sales/ delivery to Infrastructure & Telecom. Large pursuits included 2 Bn. USD Mumbai International Airport Ltd, which was a major airport renovation project in India • Developing and growing the global GIS Centre of Excellence in India as offshore captive for US operations • GIS based planning for Special Economic Zones , Transport Corridors and Airport Development Show less

    • India
    • Utilities
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Asst. Manager
      • 2003 - 2006

      New Delhi Area, India •Formed and led the GIS business unit for the company. Led Software development and data modeling on GE Smallworld platform including integration with SAP, DMS Billing System AMR. Winner of firs India Edison Award , GE Award & British Cartographic Society Award • Developed and Implemented a hybrid survey / mapping framework and executed surveys in a record time for the city of Delhi

    • India
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Manager
      • 2002 - 2003

      Gurgaon, India • GIS consulting utilities and SEBs Developed GIS for Indian Railway Construction Company and integrated with project management software and ERP • Executed major satellite , aerial and field instruments based network and landbase survey in India

    • Manager
      • 2000 - 2001

      Noida Area, India HOPE Technologies Ltd, Application Executive • Engaged in market planning, product design and increasing sales for infrastructure group Performed Technical Marketing in GIS & CAD Solutions in sectors like Urban Development, Power & Telecom CSDMS (now Geospatial Media & Communications) • Engaged in marketing to and consulting Government Of India & Multilateral agencies

Education

  • Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
    1996 - 1998
  • Delhi University
    BA, Geography , GIS , Remote Sensing
    1993 - 1996
  • Modern School, Barakhamba Road
    1991 - 1993
  • INSEAD
    Exec Education, Strategy
    2010 - 2010

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