Krupananda Manjunath Nayak — CEO

I am a Strategic IT Leader, Technical Systems Architect, and UX/UI Engineering Specialist with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise-scale technology transformation, product engineering, and digital modernization across global organizations. My expertise spans Software Engineering Leadership, Enterprise Architecture, UX/UI Strategy, Cloud Platforms (AWS), and emerging technologies including Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG/MCP frameworks, and intelligent automation systems. I specialize in building scalable, secure, and user-centric digital ecosystems that align technology execution with business strategy and measurable outcomes. Currently at Cisco Systems, I lead high-performing cross-functional engineering teams delivering large-scale Supply Chain and sourcing platforms used globally. My work focuses on modernizing enterprise applications, enabling AI-driven development practices, and building reusable frameworks that improve engineering velocity, reduce cost, and enhance user experience. I have successfully led initiatives that include GenAI-powered automation, SDLC transformation using AI tools, API standardization frameworks, and enterprise UX/UI governance systems. I have a strong track record of delivering measurable impact—reducing development effort by up to 50%, improving application performance by 40%, and significantly enhancing operational efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, intelligent automation, and platform standardization. I am equally passionate about design thinking and engineering excellence, ensuring that every solution is both technically robust and intuitively usable. Earlier in my career, I held leadership roles at Cerulean Information Technology (vendor to Cisco), where I led UX/UI and interactive technology teams, managed global client engagements, and drove large-scale digital delivery programs across design, development, and multimedia platforms. I thrive in environments that demand innovation, scale, and transformation. My focus is on building future-ready digital ecosystems, enabling AI-first engineering practices, and leading teams to deliver impactful, human-centered technology solutions.

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Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 19 yrs 10 mos