J A Chowdary (JA)

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Hyderabad, Telangana, India36 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Key architect of IT ecosystem in Hyderabad.
Co-founder of successful EdTech startup acquired by NSE.
Chairman of Blockchain Technology Standards Committee.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in EdTech and IT ecosystem development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentStartupsBusiness StrategyLeadership

Other Skills

AerospaceBlockchainCXO level engagementDefenseEdtechEngineeringFinTechFoodTechHeathTechRural Development

About

Mr. Chowdary served as the Founding Director of Software Technologies Parks of India (STPI), Banglore, Hyderabad and Chennai. He was one of the key architects for setting up the IT ecosystem in Hyderabad & Cyberabad. He was one of the founding members of Portalplayer which was responsible in designing & manufacturing the core Silicon Chip for Apple’s iPOD which got acquired by nVIDIA Graphics. He became the MD for nVIDIA India before starting his new EdTech startup Talentsprint which was acquired by National Stock Exchange of India. He later was invited by Government of AP to advise the Government for promoting the IT industry in New ANDHRA PRADESH as a Special Chief Secretary and IT Advisor to the Chief Minister. He was responsible in setting up Fintec valley Vizag and also setting up the premier Institute of excellence in Digital Technologies IIDT at TIRUPATI. He is the co-founder and general partner of SEBI approved Venture Capital firm - Suceed Indovation Fund to help many early stage Indian startups. He also founded International Startup Foundation (ISF) to promote and strengthen the startup ecosystem across the world. He is currently mentoring many startup companies in emerging technologies . He is the Chairman for the India Blockhain Technology Standards Committee in coming with new standards for Blockhain Technologies under BIS/ISO.

Experience

International startup foundation

2 roles

Founder & Chairman

Jul 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos · India · On-site

Founder

Feb 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 1 mo · India · On-site

This festival is a culmination of the great initiatives of GoI (Govt. of India), such as Startup India, Digital India, Make-in-India, etc and will bring together more than 10,000 startups to advance their missions and drive towards an Atma-Nirbhar Bharat.
Taking place at India’s own Silicon Valley (Bengaluru) & the hub for the world class technologies emerging from India, this will be a path breaking exposure for the startups involved in this segment and will help them take their products and services global.
10000+ --> Startup Registrations
30+ -->Speakers
100+ --> CEO’s & CXOS
500+ -->Investors & Mentors

Business DevelopmentEdtechBlockchainRural DevelopmentFinTechDefense+6

India start up festival 2022

Architect

Jan 2020 – Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos · India

Government of andhra pradesh

Special Chief Secretary & IT Advisor to Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

Dec 2015 – Mar 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Amaravathi

The prime focus of J.A. Chowdary, IT Adviser to the Government of Andhra Pradesh is to mobilise investments, create IT ecosystem, and provide more jobs. Mr. Chowdary says that the IT industry in India and in the U.S. will be roped in to kick-start IT initiatives in Amaravati, the proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Mr. Chowdary will also serve as ex-officio Secretary to the Government in the Chief Minister’s Office. His role includes advising and assisting the government in bringing in investments, generating employment, and encouraging innovation and start-up activities. It’s the time for a foolproof strategy.
The focus is to evaluate options on how to get the companies to Amaravati and create more opportunities to the youth of the State. So, creation of jobs, attracting investments, and securing funds for start-ups is my primary objective says Mr. Chowdary.
Mr. Chowdary earlier served as Chairman of the Board of Software Technologies Parks of India (STPI), Hyderabad and Chennai. He was one of the key personalities instrumental in bringing about an IT revolution in Hyderabad. He is a well-networked IT man and also one among the trusted lieutenants of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

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Talentsprint

Co-founder & Executive Chairman

Jan 2010 – Dec 2015 · 5 yrs 11 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

We are a transformation company. We are able to transform the lifes of several un-employed engineering graduates by giving the much needed experiential learning. Many undergraduates from the rural areas are getting benefited using our platform.

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Nvidia graphics pvt. ltd., hyderabad

Managing Director

Jan 2006 – Jan 2009 · 3 yrs

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Portalplayer, india

President & CEO

Jan 1999 – Jan 2006 · 7 yrs

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Govt. of andhra pradesh

One of the Chief Architect of High Tech City, Hyderabad

Feb 1995 – Feb 1998 · 3 yrs · Greater Hyderabad Area

Cyber towers was the first largest IT facility originated from Andhra Pradesh as joint venture between L&T and APIIC, was specially appointed by Govt. of AP to ensure Hitech City a reality. Hitech City was the motivation for tech entrepreneurs to know and come to Andhra Pradesh in the beginning, Rest is History.

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