Authors & Contributors

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.

With over two decades in the technology industry, Devasheesh Saxena engineers solutions and drives business growth. As a Head of Engineering (Hi Tech) at Quest Global, he leads Strategic Businesses for the Hi Tech vertical and works closely with top tier technology companies towards transformational initiatives covering the span from Silicon to Systems to Cloud. Devasheesh leads Strategy, Planning, Execution, and customer management while maintaining P&L responsibility. He focuses on enabling clients to leverage digital technologies to transform their products, processes, and business models. Before Quest Global, Devasheesh spent 14+ years at Infosys as Senior Program Manager, managing client programs and leading embedded software service lines enabling and participating in the flagship initiatives for fortune 500 leaders in the space of Semicon, ISVs, OSVs, Telecom providers, Healthcare and Media broadcasting Industry. He holds a degree in Engineering in Computer Science. Devasheesh has completed executive programs, including the Good to Great Workshop with Jim Collins, and holds Trusted Advisor certification. His experience spans program management, technical architecture, and business development.

Divya M S serves as Principal Architect - Automotive at Quest Global, where she brings two decades of expertise in embedded software architecture. Her mastery of infotainment and instrument cluster software has shaped premium automotive solutions across global markets. Under her technical leadership, Quest Global has delivered innovative solutions for leading automotive manufacturers worldwide. Divya's deep understanding of automotive architectures, combined with her expertise in emerging technologies, enables her to drive transformative projects from concept to completion. Throughout her career spanning multiple continents, Divya has led distributed engineering teams across Japan and Europe. Her comprehensive knowledge encompasses automotive software standards, development methodologies, and quality frameworks. At Quest Global, she focuses on architecting robust solutions while mentoring teams to embrace cutting-edge technologies.

Dr. Sree Tammineni serves as Delivery Head at Quest Global, bringing over 18 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise. With an Executive MBA from Cranfield University and chartered engineer credentials, he combines technical depth with strategic business acumen. Prior to Quest Global, Sree held senior leadership roles at Rolls-Royce, including Chief of MRO for Assembly & Test and Head of Component Engineering, where he managed multi-million-pound programs and led global engineering teams. His experience spans the full product lifecycle from conceptual design and cost management to maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. At Quest Global, Sree has driven expansion in the defense sector and recently published insights on transforming MRO operations for aging fleets in Aviation Week. He specializes in developing innovative engineering solutions that address complex organizational challenges, with particular expertise in digital transformation, MRO strategy, and new product development. A Black Belt in Process Excellence, Sree is passionate about implementing cutting-edge solutions while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards.

T.C. Ramesh is the Head of Innovation & Technology at Quest Global, where he leads Industrial-Digital transformation initiatives and has completed the Wharton CTO program. With over 24 years at Quest Global, he is responsible for future-proofing the company's technology capabilities and integrating industrial and digital solutions to deliver value-added services to customers. His expertise spans across Innovation, new capability development, technical solutions across multiple industry verticals. Prior to his current role, he built and managed Quest Global's Automotive Centre of Excellence and has extensive experience in CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics). He began his career at Fluidyn, where he worked on FEA code development and consulting for nearly seven years before joining Quest Global in 2001. He has been associated with community development programs through NASSCOM where he supported development of curriculum for college students in multiple areas as well as bodies like the Karnataka Digital Mission.

Durai Murugan Kannan is a seasoned engineering professional with over 26 years of experience in mechanical design and development across industries such as rolling stock, automotive, oil & gas, and high-voltage electrical systems. At Quest Global, he serves as Chief Engineer, leading complex design and development projects with a focus on quality and efficiency. Durai brings deep expertise in CAD tools like Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks, and Inventor, and has executed projects involving kinematic analysis, interior systems, and high-voltage switchgear. His global exposure includes long-term assignments in the UK, Germany, USA, and Italy, working closely with customer engineering teams. A certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Durai is known for driving defect reduction initiatives and building strong, capable engineering teams. His ability to manage end-to-end delivery, ensure adherence to design standards, and mentor teams makes him a trusted leader in Quest Global’s engineering community.

Dushy Reddy is the Chief Business Officer (CBO), at Quest Global. He drives the organization's foundational elements, including the development and implementation of 5-year plans and annual budgets, organic business and investments, and institutionalizing best-in-class and sustainable subsystems to build healthy Vertical Business Units. Dushy has tremendous experience scaling dynamic teams, building local alliances, and recruiting leaders worldwide. Quest Global has recognized his relentless pursuit of excellence by honoring him with the ‘Employee of the Decade’ award. Dushy recently served as the Global Business Head for the Hi-Tech vertical, where he led the efforts to nurture and scale engagements with customers through consultative partnerships. After two decades in the field, he is still passionate about iterative and innovative solutions for his customers’ problems and attracting top-tier engineers to join the team at Quest Global.

Dwai Mazumder is a Senior Director at Quest Global, leading the UK / European Aerospace and Defence business with key focus on the UK Defence industry. With deep expertise in engineering services across a wide range of industries, he brings extensive experience in business strategy, P&L ownership, portfolio management and strategic customer engagement. Apart from Quest Global, he has held key roles at Tata Technologies.

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