About us
Hello! We are Prakya.
Prakya, symbolizing 'visibility' in Sanskrit, extends its vision like the vast expanse of the universe, where limitless possibilities unfold.
At Prakya, we believe in the power of your vision. We don’t just see them, we invest in them. Prakya 360, our intelligent AI product, is here to be the launchpad for your ideas. With Prakya 360, you have the support and tools to ensure your vision reaches its full potential.
Our Mission
In a world dominated by filters and the control of information, our mission is to disseminate visibility and offer transparency through our products globally. Our goal is to furnish you with an impeccable product that aligns with our core values, transforming all your ideas into realities in an adaptable way.
Values to live by
Our unique values describe, at the most fundamental level, what we stand for.
Clarity through Transparency
Illuminate the path with clear and transparent processes.
Innovation via Self-Organized Teams
Propel innovation with the power of self-organized teams.
Exceeding Expectations Collaboratively
Surpass expectations through collaborative efforts.
Implementing Best-Practiced Solutions Mindset
Infuse a mindset dedicated to implementing best-practice solutions.
Agility with Scalable Solutions
Navigate swiftly with agility, offering scalable solutions.
Meet the team behind the success of Prakya
Management Team
At Prakya, we believe that every contributor is a leader, contributing to a dynamic and dedicated team that serves as the driving force behind our success.
Raghu Konka
Founder & CEO
Experienced and hands-on engineering leader with over 25 years of expertise in enterprise collaboration, execution, strategy, architecture, design and development. Developed several successful products & services and built high performance teams at iPass, Kernex Microsystems & NIIT.
Sunil Kumar PV
Co-founder & VP of Engineering
Sunil is an accomplished and a highly passionate software professional with over 15 years of experience in a variety of significant Technical and Management positions at iPass. He delivered successful products, services of varying nature, starting from applications for Desktop, Mobile, to highly scalable backend services, and SaaS platforms.
Rajesh CNB
Chief Marketing Officer
Currently in the avatar of Content Marketing and Branding professional, Rajesh comes with a diverse experience of academics, entrepreneurship and marketing. He has been recognized as one of the best teachers under 40 by EdEX 40 under 40 program in 2017 for his exemplary support to student entrepreneurship. He is an avid reader and a perennial learner.
Priyanka Nair
Chief of Human Resource
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Rashmi Chakravarthy
Chief Content Officer
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Investors, Board and Advisors
Prakya is fortunate to have the expertise of seasoned industry professionals who believe in our mission, support and guide us with their experience.
Gary Griffiths
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Wisdom LLP
Gary Griffiths is a well-known Silicon Valley entrepreneur and early-stage investor in Zoom Inc. He has founded multiple start-ups, including Everdream Corporation, which was acquired by Dell Inc. He was also the president of products and operations at WebEx, which was acquired by Cisco Systems, Inc., and a co-founder at HEAT.net, which was later acquired by Sega, Inc.
Srinivas Konanki
National Service Sales Manager, Mettler-Toledo Rainin
Srinivas Konanki is a trailblazer in the Pipette calibration industry. Srinivas along with his wife Manjula Konanki founded Pipette Calibration Services Inc. (PCSI) in 2004. Srinivas and his team pioneered changes to how service was delivered to meet the growing needs of the Life Science Industry in the Northeast. Prior to founding PCSI, Srinivas was a franchisee for Calibrate Inc.
Bennett Barouch
Startup Company Advisor
Bennett Barouch brings a diverse background to his role as an Advisor to Prakya. Bennett developed software used to design integrated circuits used in satellites in the US space program.
He led the engineering of a product entered into the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institute, for Outstanding Achievement in Information Technology. He ran engineering and operations for the then-largest enterprise-grade secure data network on the planet, with zero end-user visible outages. He led a team that created aggregated financial portfolios for consumers, spanning multiple banks and brokerages, with no security issues, and a team responsible for a data pipeline that converted diverse, low-quality incoming data into a well-structured catalog of information, using a combination of AI and traditional programming.
Bennett has repeatedly brought product management and engineering together, created and led quality assurance and security teams, and advanced adoption of agile methodologies in both startups and Fortune 500 companies.
Raj Allada
Transformation Leader - Payments Technology, JPMorgan
Raj is a seasoned technology leader within the Financial Services Industry, renowned for optimizing operations, enhancing efficiency, and showcasing outstanding leadership attributes. His proficient communication skills, strategic acumen, and adept mentorship capabilities render him an invaluable resource to any organization, catalyzing innovation and project success.