Dharshun Sridharan — CEO
I specialise in the strategy, risk management, and architecture required to safely scale AI and emerging technology. Throughout my time at IAG, Bega, and KPMG, my focus has been on the entire lifecycle of devising, building, and running implementations that drive actual commercial value. I usually sit right at the intersection of technical innovation and boardroom execution. Whether I am designing enterprise operating models, aligning technical deployment with corporate governance, or leading technology due diligence for M&A, my goal is to ensure frontier tech is treated as a structured corporate capability, not a science project. That commercial approach is backed by deep technical roots. I hold a Master’s in Robotics Engineering specialising in autonomous vehicles, and I co-founded Piston Labs to continue pushing boundaries in AI and space robotics. Ultimately, I am focused on building what is next responsibly, strategically, and at scale.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI and Robotics, specializing in strategic technology implementation across multiple industries.
Location: Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
Experience: 25 yrs 4 mos
Career Highlights
- Expert in AI and Robotics with strategic focus.
- Led technology due diligence for M&A initiatives.
- Co-founded Piston Labs to innovate in AI and space robotics.
Work Experience
IAG
Principal - Automation & AI (10 mos)
SMEC AI
Advisory Committee Member for Agriculture (1 yr 8 mos)
Aresia Prism
Co-Director (1 yr 11 mos)
CSIRO
STEM Professionals in Schools (2 yrs 2 mos)
Bega Group
Strategic Architect - Automation, AI & Robotics (1 yr 7 mos)
Australian Robotics and Automation Association
ARAA Industry Liaison Representative (3 yrs 3 mos)
Australian American Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest
AmCham Leadership Program - Delegate (1 yr)
Moon Village Association
National Coordinator (4 yrs 11 mos)
Open Cosmos
OC Academy Ambassador (2 yrs 5 mos)
KPMG
Associate Director - Technology Advisory - Emerging Technologies (Space, Robotics & AI) (4 yrs 2 mos)
Manager - Technology Strategy and Performance (3 yrs)
Senior Consultant (2 yrs)
ITA Consultant (2 yrs 7 mos)
ITA Vacationer (0 mo)
ISACA Brisbane
Board Member (4 yrs 11 mos)
Repco
Work Experience (0 mo)
S.S.R. Mechanical Works Pty LTd
Casual | Assistance Role (11 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Masters in Robotics Engineering (Specialisation in Autonomous Vehicles) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Graduate Certificiate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Master's degree (& Graduate Certificate) in Space Operations at UNSW
Graduate Certificate in Space Studies at University of South Australia
Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program at International Space University
Fundamentals Of Entrepreneurship Program at Draper University
Chartered Accountant Certification at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) at Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
BCommerce(Accounting)/BInfTech(Software Design) at The University of Queensland
IBM Watson Chatbot Development at Udemy
Organisational & Behavioural Change + Leadership at The College For Adult Learning
Masters In Artificial Intelligence at Woolf