Navin Budhiraja
About Navin Budhiraja
Dr. Navin Budhiraja is the Chief Technology Officer and Head of hila Enterprise Platform, with a background in computer science and extensive experience in leadership roles at IBM Research, Amazon AWS, and SAP SuccessFactors.
Chief Technology Officer of hila Enterprise Platform
Dr. Navin Budhiraja serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Head of hila Enterprise Platform. In this role, he is responsible for steering the technological vision and strategic direction of the company. His extensive experience in various technology sectors allows him to lead the development and deployment of innovative solutions, ensuring that hila remains at the forefront of enterprise platform technologies. Dr. Budhiraja's leadership focuses on integrating cutting-edge advancements to enhance the platform’s capabilities and overall performance.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Dr. Navin Budhiraja has a strong academic background in computer science. He earned his Bachelors in Computer Science from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, laying a solid foundation for his technical expertise. Furthering his education, Dr. Budhiraja obtained a PhD in Computer Science from Cornell University. His scholarly pursuits have equipped him with deep technical knowledge and research skills, which he applies in his professional endeavors.
Previous Leadership Roles at IBM Research
Dr. Navin Budhiraja has held significant leadership positions at IBM Research. His roles at IBM allowed him to contribute to numerous high-impact projects, where he leveraged his technical expertise to drive innovation and research excellence. During his tenure, Dr. Budhiraja played a key role in the development of advanced technologies that have likely contributed to IBM's research and product advancements.
Experience at Amazon AWS
Dr. Navin Budhiraja's career includes valuable experience at Amazon AWS. At AWS, he worked on initiatives and projects that contributed to the growth and enhancement of Amazon's cloud services. His involvement in AWS provided him with a deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, which he continues to leverage in his current role.
Chief Architect at SAP SuccessFactors
Dr. Navin Budhiraja also served as the Chief Architect at SAP SuccessFactors. In this capacity, he was responsible for the architectural leadership and design of enterprise-level applications. His contributions at SAP SuccessFactors help streamline and enhance the company's human capital management solutions, ensuring scalable and efficient software development.
Angel Investor and Advisor
Beyond his executive roles, Dr. Navin Budhiraja is an active angel investor and advisor. He provides strategic advice to multiple startups operating in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Healthcare. His guidance helps these startups navigate technical challenges and achieve their business objectives, driving forward innovation across these dynamic industries.