Naveen Ranjan
About Naveen Ranjan
Naveen Ranjan serves as the Head of India Operations at Sparkflows and has extensive experience in managing global operations and offshore development centers. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mining Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and has worked in various leadership roles across multiple companies in the technology and mining sectors.
Current Role at Sparkflows
Naveen Ranjan serves as the Head of India Operations at Sparkflows, a position he has held since 2016. Based in the Bengaluru area, he has been instrumental in overseeing the company's operations in India. His role involves managing various aspects of the business, ensuring efficient processes, and driving operational excellence.
Professional Experience
Naveen Ranjan has extensive experience in the technology and operations sectors. He previously worked at Coal India Limited (Eastern Coalfields Limited) as an Under Manager from 1993 to 1997. He also held positions at HCL Technologies as an Associate Manager, iGATE Global Solutions as a Senior Program Manager, Oakdene India Software Services Pvt. Ltd. as Delivery Head, and Zenith Software LTD. as Project Leader. His career spans various roles that emphasize leadership and management.
Education and Expertise
Naveen Ranjan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Technology in Mining Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, completed in 1992. He also studied at St. Xavier's College, where he achieved an Intermediate in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. His expertise encompasses managing offshore development centers, data analytics, machine learning, data architecture, and risk management.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his current roles, Naveen Ranjan contributed significantly to various organizations. He worked at Oakdene India Software Services Pvt. Ltd. for eight years as Delivery Head and at iGATE Global Solutions for four years as Senior Program Manager. His experience includes a focus on team building, mentoring, customer experience, and quality in project and product delivery.
Partnership and Co-Founding Roles
In addition to his role at Sparkflows, Naveen Ranjan is a Partner at COGNECTO, a position he has held since 2019. He is also a Co-Founder and Director at NMBR Systems Private Limited, where he has been active since 2016. These roles highlight his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to advancing technology solutions.