Our Team

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Our people are the heartbeat of our organization, each contributing their unique blend of skills, experiences, and perspectives. From seasoned veterans to fresh talents, our team embodies a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise. What unites us is a shared dedication to our mission, fueled by passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Our Key People

In our organization, our key people are the driving force behind our success. With a diverse range of talents, expertise, and dedication, they bring invaluable insights and leadership to every aspect of our operations.

  • Rahul Malhotra

    Director

    Rahul, our founder and CEO, brings with him a wealth of experience spanning over two decades in the IT and Manufacturing sectors.

    Actively engaged in product development and the exploration of new business verticals at Aress, he plays a pivotal role in guiding us into emerging technologies and specializations.

    With a background in Computer Engineering and an MS degree in IT, Rahul is dedicated to fostering the growth of future leaders within Aress.

    Beyond the corporate realm, he is a passionate sports enthusiast who participates in marathons across the globe.

  • Vrushali Udayshankar

    Executive Director (Operations)

    An operations and resource management strategist, Vrushali brings more than 17 years of rich IT industry experience in Operations Management, Resource Management and Business Development, and is able to relate to the mentioned areas in giving a firm base for client satisfaction and company growth.

  • Dr. Alan Acton

    Business Development Director

    Alan has worked with offshore outsourcing for over 30 years including running a 400-person software company in Bangalore for 2 years. He has been associated with Aress for more than 20 years and has been Business Development Director for much of that time.

    Based in Lee-on-the-Solent in the UK, he has many UK clients but also has worked with customers in the US, Australia, South Africa and elsewhere. His deep knowledge and experience of Indian offshore outsourcing is a source of comfort to those companies venturing into that world for the first time.

    Even after winning new customers, he stays involved in their projects on a continuing basis to make sure that all goes well. Some have been with Aress for well over 10 years so he must be doing something right!

  • Lori Kimball

    VP Business Development - N. America

    Lori is a Sales Executive with over 25 years of experience driving and increasing Sales, Revenues and Services. She has consistently built direct and indirect Enterprise Software, Service and Sales Teams focusing on profitable C-Level relationships in Finance, Technology, Manufacturing and Distribution Organizations. Skilled in Direct Sales, Channel Sales and Partner Programs..

    Specialties:
    Business - Enterprise, Analytics, and Cloud Software Sales and Services, Channel Development, Strategic Relationship Building with Vendors/Partners.

    Software and Services - Enterprise Applications (ERP) Cloud Based and On Premise, CRM, Financials, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Mobility, Business Intelligence, Digital Solutions, Collaboration, and Infrastructure.

  • Jason Young

    Sales Director (UK & EMEA)

    Starting as a humble HTML coder in the 1990's Jason now has over 30 years' experience as a dedicated I.T professional with extensive Project Management, CRM, AI, ML & M-Commerce Management. Over the last 5 years, Jason has mastered the CRM Salesforce.

    He regularly contributes to online forums, blogs & attends Salesforce events the world over.

    Jason travels the length and breadth of Europe to visit Aress’ Salesforce clients. His confident approach to Salesforce and your business needs are second to none and once SFDC is installed for you he will visit regularly to Health Check your CRM. Now Aress has been awarded the Silver Partner Consulting status - Our Salesforce Practise has never been in more demand. Contact Jason today to find out more.

  • Priya Ekbote

    EVP – Digital Services

    With over 25 years of experience, this forward-thinking expert excels in leading software development teams, showcasing a proven knack for problem identification, analysis, and resolution to enhance customer satisfaction and cost control.

    Serving as a liaison among stakeholders, she adeptly identifies and defines business needs, providing recommendations for solutions that propel the organization towards its goals. Driving Digital Transformation through highly valued change and innovation with proven versatility to bring fresh perspective, new ideas, and keen business intuition to spot growth opportunities.

    She has directed Global Delivery Centre and Centre of Excellence (CoEs) to serve the global markets with cutting edge technologies and business transformation initiatives. Leveraging a developer's background, Priya has honed skills in programming logic, business analysis, and project and process management.

    Her extensive international experience involves working with clients, showcasing a high level of expertise in managing geographically dispersed teams and projects across diverse cultures throughout her 18-year association with Aress.

  • Dnyanesh Gawali

    Head - Salesforce

    An innovative professional with over 25 years of experience, specializing in Salesforce CRM implementation and optimization. His expertise lies in leveraging CRM solutions to enhance operational efficiency and elevate customer experiences across diverse industries.

    With a strong background in software development and a comprehensive understanding of Salesforce's capabilities, Dnyanesh excels in Designing and implementing tailored Salesforce solutions, Leading complex CRM implementations across various Salesforce clouds, ensuring seamless integration and maximizing ROI.

    As a strategic leader, Dnyanesh translates organizational needs into effective Salesforce solutions. His proactive approach and commitment to staying current with Salesforce innovations drive continuous improvement in every project.

    Passionate about delivering tangible business outcomes, Dnyanesh leverages his Salesforce CRM expertise to empower organizations, foster growth, and achieve sustainable success in today's competitive market landscape.

  • Nitin Bhosekar

    EVP and Head. DA, RPA & AI

    Nitin Bhosekar heads our Analytics, Big Data, BI and DW practice and is the company’s Executive Vice-President as well. Nitin has built a career on gaining business insight from data.

    He is a hands-on leader in business intelligence, big data & analytics with over 25 plus years of international experience.

    Nitin’s passion lies in building user-centric data analytics capabilities that align with business strategy and produce actual value to the business.

    Nitin holds a master’s degree in business administration from Victoria University, Melbourne Australia and has completed his general management program from IIM, Bangalore India.

    Nitin is also an experienced management consultant who has implemented data focussed projects and strategies for several of the Fortune 1000 organizations; in industries including financial services, insurance, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, logistics and transportation.

  • Dilbagh Dhindsa

    Innovation Head AI and Data Analytics

    Dilbagh Dhindsa, Innovation Head at Aress is a hands-on leader in Generative AI, AI/ML engineering, Data Science and software development with over 20 years of International experience. He has developed groundbreaking AI and Generative AI solutions for global customers that helped solve complex business problems and optimize processes.

    He had developed GenAI Accelerators for generating Sections of SoW(Statement of Work) using innovative metadata driven dynamic chunk mapping. US patent have been filed for the solution. Other GenAI Solutions included Secure Private GPT, Email processor for license information, Recruitment tool for matching JD with resumes and chat.

  • Kiran Vidhate

    Vice President - ServiceNow

    With over 17 years of experience in software development and as an accredited Project Management Professional (PMP), Kiran possesses an extensive background in ServiceNow consultation, administration, and development. This expertise has enabled him to leverage the platform to drive efficiency, streamline processes, and elevate organizational performance. Kiran has consistently delivered impactful solutions in web and mobile development, utilizing a deep understanding of software development principles and the ability to translate business requirements into functional, scalable solutions.

    In addition to his technical expertise, Kiran has demonstrated robust techno-functional capabilities through his leadership. By combining technical skills with strategic insight, he has successfully aligned technological advancements with business objectives, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and competitive advantage. Kiran’s keen understanding of programming logic allows him to engage deeply with development teams, ensuring that project deliverables are technically sound and aligned with overall project goals. His expertise in business analysis enables him to accurately capture and interpret business needs, translating them into actionable development plans that meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.

    Throughout his career, Kiran has shown a commitment to professional growth and excellence, delivering solutions that drive business success, foster innovation, and enhance organizational performance.

  • Ranjeet Jagtap

    Practice Head - Cyber Security

    Ranjeet Jagtap, Practice Head at Aress Software is a hands-on leader in cyber security with over 11 years of experience working with clients from multiple industries. He has experience in securing & exploiting software in the information security Industry. Ranjeet has worked with major organizations including leading players in product development, financial, logistics, Aviation & Pharmaceutical sectors.

    He has profound knowledge in DevSecOps & conducting vulnerability assessment and penetration testing for web-applications, networks, public clouds, thick client, mobile applications & Web-services for clients across multiple domains.

    He is an expert in performing security assessments using different scanning approaches like:

    SAST - Static Application Security Testing, SCA - Software Composition Analysis, DAST - Dynamic Application Security Testing, IAST - Interactive Application Security Testing

  • Soumil Chitnis

    Associate Director

    A Management professional with 25 years of extensive and vast experience in Training and Education Sector. His expertise includes offering Skill Development Training solutions in IT as well as Non-IT domains for various State Government and Central Government sponsored initiatives under PPP model.

    He spearheads the Skill Development Training initiatives of the organization that are aligned to organization’s vision of being a socially responsible organization that constantly contributes to the Skill India initiatives being undertaken by various ministries of Central Government as well as different State Governments.

    The core objective of Skill Development Training conducted by Aress is that the beneficiaries are able to secure jobs at the end of the training. That is the reason why Skill Development Training solutions provided by Aress are an ideal mix of blended methodology comprising of Technical as well as non-technical modules like Life Skills and BMS (Behavioural Management Solutions).