Indrajaal Team – AI, Defense & Innovation Experts

Kiran Penumacha

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Kiran started Grene Robotics in 2008 with the vision of making the world a smarter and safer place using AI.

The autonomy bug first bit Kiran when he was doing his Masters in Bioinformatics at Carnegie Mellon University in 2002. While working on a project on autonomous vehicles for DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), he realized that existing autonomous systems weren’t enough for operations or decision-making. Later, his experience as an associate at Pitney Bowes and as managing director of his own real estate firm in India confirmed his belief that existing enterprise software wasn’t really helping companies make efficient decisions.

Kiran believes that better data and better AI can enable truly autonomous enterprises, defenses and cities. He implements autonomy at Grene Robotics too – he strongly encourages employees to take ownership over their work and make their own decisions. An alumnus of the Computer Science department at Purdue University, Kiran has also co-founded a solar energy company as well as mentored several startups in hyperlocal delivery, human capital management, and micro finance space.

Kiran brings years of knowledge and experience in autonomous technologies and holds patents for Automated Presence Status, Presence Status-Based Communication Filtration and Authentic-based Combination of Inputs. Kiran built the world’s highest-altitude research centre at 17,664 ft for DRDO which is also mentioned in the Guinness Book of World records.

In his free time, he plays basketball and badminton, and rides his motorcycle through the mountains.

Sunil Kalidindi

Co-founder

Sunil Kalidindi has over 15 years of experience in the defense and government sectors, with expertise in leadership and innovation.

An alumnus of London Business School, he has held key roles, including Executive Director and CEO at Megasoft Ltd, and Director at Sigma Advanced Systems. At Sigma Advanced Systems, Sunil played a key role in delivering advanced solutions for modern armed forces and homeland security. His leadership contributed to the development of state-of-the-art systems across avionics, naval systems, C-UAS, and more. Under his guidance, Sigma earned a reputation for delivering end-to-end solutions, from design to deployment, while ensuring precision, durability, and effectiveness.

Sunil is committed to advancing Indrajaal’s mission in drone infrastructure and counter-drone solutions, leveraging his experience in innovation, strategic collaboration, and operational excellence.

Wing Commander MVN Sai

Co-founder

MVN is responsible for the development and deployment of Indrajaal’s defence platform and solutions.

With more than three decades of experience building defence systems for India, MVN brings deep domain knowledge and technological expertise. During his 24 years in the Indian Air Force (IAF), he spearheaded initiatives to modernize air defence infrastructure, played a pivotal role in adopting network-based operations, and orchestrated a multi-billion-dollar import substitution for the forces. He retired from the IAF as Wing Commander in 2013.

Before joining Indrajaal, MVN spent seven years leading a company focused on unifying military intelligence and advancing operations in disaster management, airspace control, anti-UAV systems, and missile control. Previously, he also held a leadership role at Grene Robotics.

MVN is passionate about making India’s Armed Forces self-reliant and believes Indrajaal is central to achieving this vision.

He holds an executive MBA from IIM Lucknow.

Vamsi Vellanki

Executive Director

Vamsi Vellanki brings over 20 years of experience in leadership and corporate governance.

At Indrajaal, he oversees Finance, HR, and Legal functions, driving strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, optimizing financial operations, and streamlining processes across the company. He plays a key role in aligning corporate functions with organizational goals and fostering efficiency at all levels.

Vamsi has held leadership roles at ASB Bank (a subsidiary of The Commonwealth Bank), Sprim Pharma, and Vodafone New Zealand. He has also been instrumental in building Grene Robotics’ global partnerships, expanding its presence in hardware, infrastructure, and managed services.

A serial entrepreneur, Vamsi founded a management consulting firm and is a partner at a New Zealand-based risk advisory firm. He holds a business degree from the University of Hertfordshire and an aviation degree, along with certification as a commercial pilot.

Arindam Mukhopadhyay

Board Member

Arindam has over 20 years of experience in business operations and startup advisory. A Wharton alumnus, he has spent the last five years guiding early-stage ventures, helping them scale with strategic insights and operational expertise.

Parameshwar Reddy

Chief Operations Officer

Parameshwar oversees end-to-end operations at Indrajaal, including understanding customer needs, managing POCs and project deployments, partner management, procurement, commercials, and ensuring product quality.

A seasoned professional with 20 years of experience, Parameshwar has a background as an electrical engineer and assistant project manager at prominent real estate firms such as Synergy Property Development Services and Maytas Properties. He joined Grene Robotics in 2010 as a project manager and steadily rose through leadership roles, ultimately transitioning to Indrajaal as COO.

Parameshwar is deeply committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction, guided by his belief that the customer’s needs come first and adaptability is essential for success. Known as one of the best managers in the organization, he has maintained near-zero attrition in his teams. His vision for Indrajaal includes building global teams to support its growing international presence.

Parameshwar is a certified Business Analyst from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) and an IIM Lucknow-certified COO.

Gaurav Sharma, PhD

Chief Legal Officer

Gaurav Sharma oversees all agreements and documentation for Indrajaal, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and addressing legal matters from a comprehensive risk management perspective.

With over 20 years of experience, Gaurav’s expertise spans intellectual property, cybercrime, corporate transactions, privacy, and data protection. He has played a pivotal role in assisting the Pune Police with cybercrime investigations, guiding organizations in GDPR implementation, and training police and government officials on cybercrime-related issues. He is also the founder of Sentilius, a legal consultancy firm.

Gaurav holds a Master of Law in Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Law from the University of Edinburgh and a PhD in Intellectual Property Management. At Grene Robotics, he managed the legal aspects of the company’s IP portfolio, a responsibility he continues at Indrajaal.

He values the opportunity to make a significant impact within a fast-growing organization and is dedicated to ensuring Indrajaal’s legal and regulatory excellence.

Bharat Masimukku

CTO (SkyOS)

Bharat oversees the development of SkyOS, the proprietary user interface at the core of Indrajaal’s advanced solutions.

As the first employee of Grene Robotics (Indrajaal’s parent company) when it launched in 2008, Bharat has been a cornerstone of the company’s journey and technological success. At Indrajaal, he handles all aspects of SkyOS’s technology, including infrastructure, feature enhancements, customer requirements, and system uptime. He also contributes to pre-sales, patents, and innovations, bringing a wealth of expertise to the company’s R&D efforts.

Bharat’s deep domain knowledge spans system architecture, AI/ML algorithms, and big data. An expert in databases and messaging systems, he is passionate about solving complex problems at scale.

Before his tenure at Grene Robotics and Indrajaal, Bharat developed technologies for the health and banking sectors at Satyam Software Services. Notably, he co-authored a technical paper on building a speaker identification system to detect hoax callers on emergency numbers, which was presented at the 2006 InterSpeech conference at Carnegie Mellon University.

Karthikeya Anam

Director-Business Development & Sales

Karthikeya Anam is the Director of Business Development & Sales at Indrajaal, bringing over 15 years of experience across IT, infrastructure, marine, and government sectors.

With a Master’s in Electronics Engineering from Connecticut, USA, Karthikeya has played key roles in founding and driving growth at several infrastructure companies. He leverages his expertise to spearhead business strategies and sales efforts at Indrajaal, focusing on expanding the company’s reach in the defense and technology sectors.

Ram Prayaga

Chief Financial Officer

Ram Prayaga is a seasoned finance professional with over eight years of experience in financial advisory, auditing, and pricing strategy.

As the Chief Financial Officer at Indrajaal, he is responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis, statutory compliance, budgeting, and strategic financial management. Ram plays a critical role in aligning the company’s financial strategies with its mission to pioneer drone infrastructure and counter-drone solutions.

A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Ram has demonstrated expertise in transfer pricing, financial modeling, and statutory compliance. Before joining Indrajaal, he was part of Wipro’s central pricing team, where he specialized in crafting data-driven pricing strategies. He is also the founder of Finance Box, a fintech venture delivering technology-driven financial solutions.

Ram’s experience includes consulting for prominent companies such as VIVO India and leading audits across various industries. His innovative approach, combined with technical acumen and entrepreneurial leadership, positions him as a key contributor to Indrajaal’s growth and financial success.

Shim Palladan

Head, Descom

Shim Palladan is a product strategist and designer with over 20 years of experience, having collaborated with 250+ top-tier brands such as Google, SAP, IBM, and E2Open.

He specializes in transforming complex design challenges into intuitive, AI-first, human-centered solutions for both enterprise and consumer products.

Shim is the founder of Invendes, a fractional experts firm, and The Better Life Company. Shim is also the founder and principal designer at UXD (uxdesignlabs.com), an outcome-focused product UX/UI design studio based in Bangalore, India.

At Indrajaal, he heads marketing communications (marcom) and design, leading the development of branding and product strategies. His leadership ensures that Indrajaal’s solutions offer exceptional user experiences, blending cutting-edge design and technology.

Shim’s deep expertise in product design, UX, and AI-driven technology continues to shape Indrajaal’s growth. He is committed to pushing the boundaries of design and technology, creating scalable solutions that enhance both B2C and enterprise products.

Rekha Valluri

Military Tech Procurement Expert

Rekha Valluri brings over 35 years of experience in India’s defense ecosystem, specializing in sourcing critical technologies for missile and aircraft programs. Her expertise in procurement and strategic defense partnerships has played a key role in strengthening India’s military capabilities.

Lt. Gen Anil Chait (Retd)

Strategic Defense Advisor

A distinguished veteran of the Indian Army, Lt. Gen. Anil Chait has held leadership roles in defense, consulting, and industry, including at Adani, Reliance Defence, and McKinsey. His strategic insights drive Indrajaal’s defense and counter-drone initiatives.

Wing Cmdr Giriraj Singh Punia (Retd.)

Ex-IAF & DGCA Specialist

A former Indian Air Force officer, Giriraj brings deep expertise in aviation operations, airspace management, and regulatory frameworks. With experience at the Airports Authority of India and exposure to DGCA operations, he plays a key role in shaping Indrajaal’s airspace integration strategies.

The Team

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Board of Directors

Kiran Penumacha

Sunil Kalidindi

Wing Commander MVN Sai

Vamsi Vellanki

Arindam Mukhopadhyay

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Core Leadership

Parameshwar Reddy

Gaurav Sharma, PhD

Bharat Masimukku

Karthikeya Anam

Ram Prayaga

Shim Palladan

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Advisory Board

Rekha Valluri

Lt. Gen Anil Chait (Retd)

Wing Cmdr Giriraj Singh Punia (Retd.)

Office

Links

Kiran Penumacha

Sunil Kalidindi

Wing Commander MVN Sai

Vamsi Vellanki

Arindam Mukhopadhyay

Parameshwar Reddy

Gaurav Sharma, PhD

Bharat Masimukku

Karthikeya Anam

Ram Prayaga

Shim Palladan

Rekha Valluri

Lt. Gen Anil Chait (Retd)

Wing Cmdr Giriraj Singh Punia (Retd.)

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