Authors & Contributors

Abhijeet Marathe is the Vertical Solutions Leader for Hi-Tech at Quest Global. He has over 21 years of experience and leads the Center of Competencies (CoC) and architecture in the Digital Technology practice. Abhijeet is responsible for technology leadership, innovation, and building capabilities. At Quest Global, he is actively involved in IoT, sustainability, data, AI, and machine learning. His ability to manage large, multi-location teams and his passion for learning and innovation drive Quest Global's success in delivering cutting-edge solutions and solving complex business problems. Abhijeet co-founded and ran Inspireminds Technologies for 3 years which specialized in Enterprise and mobile application development.

As the President of Technology Services, Ajay ensures the alignment of Quest Global’s technology solutions infrastructure with the evolving needs of the industry and our customers. In this role, he designs the strategy to build and establish Quest Global’s customer relationship ecosystem globally, which results in enhancing our customers’ engagement experiences with us, ensures their delight, and ultimately turns them into ambassadors of Quest Global. Ajay is also the Chair for NASSCOM Engineering R&D (ER&D) Council, wherein he drives a vision to create a $100B ER&D industry by 2025. Deeply passionate about education for the underprivileged and other related causes, he gives direction to Quest Global’s social responsibility initiatives as well. With his keen enthusiasm in technology innovations, Ajay uses his experience to help start-ups across industries, and also helps Quest Global build mutually beneficial synergies with them. He loves to experiment with social media for achieving these ends. After successful stints with HP and Agilent Technologies in the US, Ajay joined Quest Global in 2002, when it was a 200-strong organization. He played a pivotal role in our foray into the aero structures domain, which gave us some major business wins. His relentless drive to build a best-in-class company through delivery and people process excellence has resulted in AS9100, PCMM Level 3, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 27001, ACE Gold and the CMMI Level 3 certifications. Ajay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NITK, Surathkal (India), and MS and PhD degrees from the University of Massachusetts (USA). His research on very high frequency amplifiers was awarded by the IEEE (Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and bagged the Microwave Society Fellowship. He holds two US Patents.

As Co-founder and CEO of Quest Global, Ajit Prabhu transforms engineering challenges into solutions. He built the company from a two-person startup into a global organization with 20,000 professionals. His leadership principles—Aspiration, Humility, and Hunger—form the backbone of a culture where trust flourishes and innovation thrives. These values permeate the company's DNA, guiding strategy and long-term vision. Ajit remains dedicated to talent development and building lasting client partnerships, making Quest Global a trusted ally to enterprises worldwide. Through his hands-on leadership, the impossible becomes possible—a philosophy that continues to redefine what engineering can achieve.

Amar Rao is the Engineering Technical Manager at Quest Global in Bangalore, India. With 20 years of experience in mobile, embedded systems, telecom, and data research, he excels in both technical and managerial roles. At Quest Global, Amar handles technical solutions and software deliveries for a major mobile operator in India, focusing on mobile software applications involving audio/video streaming, digital payments, location-based apps, and games. His expertise in emerging technologies like Python and Elasticsearch, combined with his PMP and Scrum Master certifications, ensures successful project delivery and innovation. Amar believes in the concept – ‘Every engineering project essentially creates something new that has never been done before.’ He holds a Bachelor Of Engineering in Computer Science degree from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering.

Amjad Jabbar is the Vice President of Digital Health at Quest Global, bringing over 25+ years of global experience in healthcare product development, engineering services, and digital transformation. He has led the development of complex, high-tech, and regulated medical devices and healthcare digital solutions throughout their entire lifecycle. Amjad is known for spearheading key projects that use cutting-edge technologies, particularly in the application of artificial intelligence and data analytics, to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes. At Quest Global, Amjad focuses on strategic business growth in healthcare engineering services, leveraging his unique blend of sales acumen and deep domain expertise. His specialties include – Digital health, SAFe, , DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Medical Devices, AI / ML, and more. Prior to joining Quest Global, he worked as the Executive Director - Technology Operations at GE Healthcare.

Anam Haque is the VP of Engineering, Industry Leader, and Global Engineering Head at Quest Global. With over 25 years in the semiconductor industry, he excels in solving complex enterprise-level problems and scaling large global teams. At Quest Global, Anam drives business turnarounds, acquisitions, and significant year-over-year revenue growth. His expertise spans engineering leadership, vertical marketing, and technology vision, ensuring efficient and high-quality outcomes. Anam's strategic approach and focus on customer satisfaction makes him a key leader in advancing Quest Global's engineering capabilities and market presence. Anam's career began in various engineering roles at renowned companies such as AMD, Qualcomm, and Synopsys, contributing to the delivery of next-generation products. Anam holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from NTU School of Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the College of Engineering.

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Chad Iverson serves as General Manager of Operations at Quest Defense, where he leads strategic engineering initiatives. His expertise spans computational fluid dynamics and advanced design optimization, with a particular focus on turbine cooling technologies. Under his leadership, Quest Defense delivers innovative multi-physics simulation solutions and leverages machine learning to solve complex engineering challenges. Chad's technical foundation in design optimization methodologies, combined with his program management experience, enables him to guide multi-disciplinary teams in developing cutting-edge engineering solutions for defense sector clients. Chad spent eleven years with Quest Global, before moving over to Quest Defense. He started as an Engineering Team Lead, and steadily moved his was up to Aero-Thermal Program Lead, and Center Manager.

Chakra Parvathaneni is Co-Founder and CEO of Gyrus AI with over 20+ years of experience in a variety of technical and executive roles in the technology industry. Previously Chakra was President of Imagination, a UK listed IP Company, and is responsible for the sales and business development. Prior to this, Chakra was the Co-Founder and CEO of Posedge Technologies, a provider of communications and connectivity technologies acquired by Imagination. Chakra has also held senior engineering management positions with companies including Ikanos Communications, Analog Devices. Chakra received a Bachelor degree from BITS Pilani and a BSEE degree from Birla Institute of Technology and Science.

Chris Schwartzbauer is an ‘ideapreneur’, engineer, and strategic innovator with over two decades of leadership experience driving technology companies to new heights. He currently serves as President and CEO of Quest Defense, combining his enterprising spirit and engineering expertise to bring novel mission-critical solutions to the most exacting OEMs. His unique ability to scale businesses, as demonstrated by his leadership at EXB Solutions, where he over-tripled the company’s revenue and expanded its workforce, showcases his business foresight, drive, and deep understanding of market needs. Chris's leadership journey has been marked by his success in transforming companies, launching startups, and guiding high-stakes mergers and acquisitions. His P&L expertise allows him to steer organizations with precision, maximizing profits and minimizing losses, all while delivering cutting-edge, cost-effective engineering solutions.

Courtney Headley is the Global Head of Culture at Quest Global, where he leads initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive workplace environment. With a strong background in organizational development and employee engagement, Courtney focuses on creating strategies that enhance company culture and drive employee satisfaction. His expertise lies in aligning cultural values with business goals, ensuring that the workforce is motivated and productive. Courtney's leadership is characterized by his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, making him a key figure in shaping the company's cultural landscape. Courtney spent the first ten years of his career with General Electric as a Global Leadership Program Graduate and Program Manager. He has also had short stints with IBM and Credit Suisse.

Deepu is a Director of Technology and a Center of Excellence Leader (Cloud) with Quest Global. His first innings as a Questian started in 2004, when he worked as a Lead Engineer. After a three-year gap, Deepu rejoined Quest Global as a Senior Technical Architect and soon got promoted to a Principal Architect. He has since used his technological acumen to rise through the ranks and lead critical projects as a dynamic leader. Deepu has a high proficiency in software and programming languages, including C, C++, Visual C++, and .NET. He also excels in Amazon Web Services, SQL, and Agile Methodologies.