Rehan Refai
About Rehan Refai
Rehan Refai serves as the Vice President of GTM Strategy and Solutions Engineering at App Orchid, where he oversees the company's partnerships with SAP and Google Cloud. He has a strong background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in technology commercialization across multiple startups.
Current Role at App Orchid
Rehan Refai serves as the Vice President of GTM Strategy and Solutions Engineering at App Orchid Inc. since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the go-to-market strategy and solutions engineering for the company's product, Easy Answers, which provides natural language query analytics and AI insights. He also manages partnerships with SAP and Google Cloud Solutions, enhancing the company's technological offerings and market reach.
Previous Experience at Logic Point
Prior to his current position, Rehan Refai worked at Logic Point as the Director of Innovation & Advisory from 2018 to 2021. In this role, he contributed to the development of innovative solutions and advisory services in the Austin, Texas area. His experience at Logic Point helped shape his strategic approach to technology and market solutions.
Educational Background
Rehan Refai holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Saint Louis University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at The University of Texas at Austin, earning a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from 2009 to 2011 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the same field from 2011 to 2012. This strong academic foundation supports his expertise in engineering and technology.
Experience in IoT and Generative AI
Rehan Refai has significant experience in the field of Internet of Things (IoT) and generative AI. He worked at KPIT as the IoT Product & GTM Manager from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on product management and go-to-market strategies. At App Orchid, he is involved in generative AI solutioning, leveraging his background to enhance product capabilities and drive innovation.
Startup Involvement and Methodologies
Rehan Refai has been involved in three startups that focus on commercializing under-utilized technology. He utilizes methodologies such as Design Thinking, Platform Development Toolkit, and Lean Startup to drive technology commercialization. His experience in these areas reflects his commitment to fostering innovation and developing effective solutions in the tech industry.