Nimish Rao
About Nimish Rao
Nimish Rao is a Principal Technologist currently working at LAB3 in Auckland, New Zealand. He has extensive experience in technology consulting, particularly in Azure Cloud solutions, and has held various senior roles at companies such as Qrious Limited, Aware Group, and Microsoft.
Work at LAB3
Nimish Rao serves as a Principal Technologist at LAB3, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he leads consultations between LAB3 and its clients, focusing on understanding strategic business needs. He translates these needs into technical outcomes, ensuring the delivery of effective solutions. His expertise includes consulting, architecture, and advising on advanced technical solutions, particularly in Azure Cloud. His work emphasizes scalability, reliability, security, and performance to meet client requirements.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Nimish Rao held several significant positions in various organizations. He worked at Qrious Limited as a Principal Pre-sales Consultant from 2020 to 2021 and as a Managing Consultant from 2021 to 2023. He also served as a Principal Technology Evangelist at Aware Group in 2019 and as National Practice Lead at Intergen from 2018 to 2019. His experience at Microsoft included roles such as Cloud Design Insider and Partner Technology Solutions Professional, contributing to his extensive background in technology consulting.
Education and Expertise
Nimish Rao has a strong educational background in technology and data science. He studied Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, earning a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from Cochin University of Science and Technology. He furthered his education with a Certificate Course in Machine Learning from Stanford University and completed a Data Science course at Harvard Extension School. Additionally, he studied SQL and MongoDB through edX and MongoDB University, respectively, enhancing his technical skill set.
Thought Leadership and Client Engagement
In his professional capacity, Nimish Rao acts as a thought leader for client pre-sales engagement, particularly in Azure Cloud solutions. He has led complex, mission-critical, multi-million-dollar projects for Fortune 500 companies across various geographies. His role involves consulting and advising on state-of-the-art technical solutions that align with client requirements, showcasing his ability to bridge business needs with technical implementation.
Career Progression
Nimish Rao's career spans over a decade, with a diverse range of roles in technology and consulting. He began his career as a Developer at Satyam Computer Services Limited and progressed through various positions, including Business Intelligence Consultant at UnitedHealth Group and multiple roles at Intergen. His experience includes leading teams and projects, which has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the technology landscape and client needs.