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CTO at PathAxiom Pvt Ltd

About

As a Harvard Business Management Certified professional with over 23 years of extensive experience in delivery management and software engineering, I bring a unique blend of strategic vision and operational excellence to any organization. My career is marked by successfully leading and managing software development teams, implementing cutting-edge software strategies, and aligning technology initiatives with overachieving business goals. Value Proposition I excel in transforming IT organizations by leveraging technology as a strategic business tool. My leadership in developing software strategies, defining best practices, and fostering innovation has consistently driven efficiency, scalability, and quality across diverse industries, including Telecom, Supply Chain Management, AgriTech & Fintech. Key Achievements • Global Leadership: Recognized as a part of the 1000 Global Leader initiative at Tech Mahindra, reflecting my impact on a global scale. • Building Valuable 5 SAAS platform for Fintech Company and supporting various Banks. • Major Project Management: Spearheaded the PMO operations for projects worth $98Mn and led the offshore delivery team for Rogers, managing an annual business of $12Mn. • Quality Assurance Framework: Established a robust quality assurance framework, ensuring compliance and excellence in project management. • Innovation and Development: Developed award-winning applications such as the iPassConnect Mobility Manager on iPhone, recognized as one of the top 10 business network mobile applications. • Client Relationship Management: Managed key accounts like AT&T, Rogers, NEC, Kineto, Cisco, and Verizon, driving strategic relationships and successful project deliveries across the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia. • Security and Compliance: Led ITGC, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 audits, implementing robust security measures to protect organizational data and systems. Continuous Improvement and Agile Methodologies I am a strong advocate for continuous improvement, promoting the adoption of agile methodologies, automation, and DevOps practices. My data-driven approach to monitoring and analyzing software performance metrics ensures continuous optimization and innovation. In summary, my career reflects a commitment to excellence, strategic leadership, and a passion for driving technological innovation. I am dedicated to leveraging my extensive experience to deliver value and drive success in every initiative I undertake. 📧Do reach me out at rnateshmurthy@gmail.com, ravishankarkn@hotmail.com .

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

grok

langchain

livekit

meta

openai

ChatGPT

Work experience

CTO at PathAxiom Pvt Ltd, Dec 2025 - Present · 11 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, I am the CTO of PathAxiom, where I lead the technology vision, product engineering, and innovation behind Menntr — an AI-powered EdTech and Talent Intelligence platform designed to transform how institutions, students, and employers connect. At PathAxiom, we are building technology that bridges the gap between education, skills, assessment, and employment. Menntr brings together AI-powered assessments, coding evaluations, behavioural assessments, AI mock interviews, proctoring, placement readiness, learning, analytics, and talent insights into a unified platform that helps institutions prepare students for the evolving world of work. As a technology leader and product builder, I am passionate about turning complex ideas into scalable products. My focus spans AI, cloud architecture, enterprise platforms, product engineering, cybersecurity, data, and building high-performing technology teams that move from concept to production with speed and discipline. My current focus is on scaling Menntr as an AI-first platform for education and employability, enabling institutions to understand student capabilities, helping learners become industry-ready, and giving employers better ways to identify and evaluate talent. I believe the next generation of technology platforms will not simply digitize existing processes — they will understand, predict, assist, and continuously improve outcomes through AI. I welcome opportunities to connect with CXOs, education leaders, HR and talent leaders, technology professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of AI, EdTech, Talent Intelligence, and enterprise technology. Building technology. Developing people. Creating impact. CTO | PathAxiom | Building Menntr AI Platform | AI • EdTech • Talent Intelligence • Enterprise Technology

Chief Technology Officer at PathAxiom Pvt Ltd, Dec 2025 - Aug 2026 · 9 mos, Building technology that doesn’t just educate—but creates truly job-ready talent at scale. Architecting AI-first EdTech Platform Leading the design and development of Menntr, an AI-powered learning and career-readiness platform transforming how institutions deliver personalized education. Building Scalable Tech Foundations Spearheading end-to-end architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability across multi-tenant SaaS ecosystems for schools, colleges, and training institutes. Driving AI-Powered Personalization Implementing adaptive learning engines, AI mentor bots, and predictive analytics to enable hyper-personalized learning journeys and exam readiness. Bridging Education–Industry Gap Aligning product vision with real-world hiring needs by embedding skill-based assessments, performance insights, and industry-relevant learning pathways. Leading High-Impact Engineering Teams Building and mentoring cross-functional teams across backend, frontend, DevOps, and AI—driving a culture of ownership, innovation, and execution excellence. Driving Product Innovation & Roadmap Owning product strategy, roadmap execution, and continuous innovation focused on outcomes like student employability and measurable learning impact. Optimizing AI at Scale Tackling challenges of large-scale AI deployment including infrastructure efficiency, cost optimization, and real-time analytics delivery. Championing Data-Driven Decision Making Leveraging learning analytics and engagement insights to continuously improve product effectiveness and user outcomes. Enabling Institutional Transformation Helping universities and academies transition from traditional learning models to AI-driven, outcome-focused education systems.

Vice President of Technology at Neokred, Dec 2024 - Sep 2025 · 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Key Achievements: • Drives the technology vision and execution for a fast-paced fintech environment. • Leads engineering, platform development, and IT operations with a focus on scalability, security, and compliance. • Partners with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business growth, customer experience, and regulatory requirements. • Oversees the development of innovative financial products, data-driven platforms, and secure transaction systems. • Builds and scales high-performing, agile tech teams to support rapid innovation and market expansion..

Assistant Vice President at censa, Mar 2021 - Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Key Achievements: • Developed and implemented a comprehensive software strategy aligned with long-term business goals, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability. • Successfully recruited and led a diverse, high-performing team of over 200 members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. • Spearheaded project management efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful product development cycles. • Established robust quality assurance processes and standards, ensuring the delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable software solutions. • Optimized resource allocation and budgeting for network and infrastructure projects, ensuring successful execution and alignment with strategic objectives. • Enhanced network operations and security, implementing robust measures to protect organizational data from cyber threats.

Director PSHE at Campus Management International, May 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Key Achievements: • Developed and executed end-to-end technical solutions, leveraging new technologies to meet business objectives in the Microsoft area. • Oversaw the complete development lifecycle of products and services, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends. • Implemented resource plans, budget tracking, and forecasting to achieve project scope, schedule, and cost objectives. • Prioritized and planned projects and features, effectively managing stakeholder expectations and commitments. • Fostered a strong customer-centered service mindset, driving innovation and enhancing service delivery.

Sr. Project Manager to Program Manager/Group Delivery Head at Tech Mahindra Business Services, Apr 2010 - May 2019 · 9 yrs 2 mos, Bangalore, Key Achievements: • Directed BI and Big Data Analytics projects for the Canada region, contributing to significant revenue growth and client satisfaction. • Managed the Rogers Technology Transformation Project, overseeing 117 resources and driving technology innovations. • Led the Cisco AS Team, achieving revenue targets and implementing P&L analysis for NTSS. • Developed and implemented Data Warehousing applications using advanced tools and methodologies. • Acted as the single point of contact (SPOC) for Tech Mahindra and CISCO, managing deliveries across multiple technology pillars. • Administered and delivered 17,000 test automation test cases for Sonus, streamlining project processes and ensuring compliance.

Education

Harvard Mentorship for Business, Business Administration and Management, General, Harvard University

Global Leadership certification, Business Administration and Management, General, GlobalNxt University