Prashanth Rajendran
About Prashanth Rajendran
Prashanth Rajendran serves as the CEO of ComplianceQuest and has over twenty-five years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and quality. He has held various leadership roles, including Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Pilgrim Quality Solutions, and he is an active investor focused on digital innovation in the quality and safety sectors.
Current Role at ComplianceQuest
Prashanth Rajendran serves as the CEO of ComplianceQuest, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's sales, marketing, partnerships, finance, IT, legal, and overall strategy. His leadership focuses on driving the company's vision and ensuring alignment with industry standards in quality, safety, and compliance.
Previous Experience at Pilgrim Quality Solutions
Prior to his current role, Prashanth Rajendran co-founded Pilgrim Quality Solutions and served as the Chief Operating Officer from 1994 to 2011. He also held a position as a Board Member at the same organization from 1994 to 2015. His tenure at Pilgrim Quality Solutions spanned 21 years, during which he contributed to the company's growth and development in the quality management sector.
Background in Engineering
Prashanth Rajendran holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of South Florida, where he studied from 1988 to 1990. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, completing his studies there from 1984 to 1988. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in manufacturing and engineering.
Expertise in Technology and Innovation
Prashanth Rajendran possesses expertise in building next-generation technology for the quality, safety, and compliance sectors. He has a strong background in project portfolio management and software as a service (SaaS). His experience includes a focus on process automation and empowering the quality and safety community through digital innovation.
Involvement with TiE Tampa Bay
Since 2012, Prashanth Rajendran has been an active Charter/Board Member of TiE Tampa Bay. His involvement with this organization reflects his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the Tampa Bay area, contributing to the growth of the local business ecosystem.