Our Leadership

Mohammed Hanif

Co-Founder & CTO

Mohammed Hanif has over 16 years of experience in the IT industry. With his passion for Technology, he has architected several Enterprise solutions and has done Technical Consulting for global clients. Hanif is currently, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), at Novigo and he is responsible for creating a strong technical portfolio for Novigo. Hanif ensures that our team demonstrates the modern digital technology capabilities consistently, by aligning our portfolio to the digital transformation happening around us. Hanif has worked with Accenture, Infosys and Collabera before he started Novigo.

Being one of the founding members of the Novigo team, Hanif’s primary responsibility involves making Novigo’s technical offerings desirable to our global clients. He passionately kept track of changes happening in the technology front and built his team to meet the growing needs of our customers.

Hanif has a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from VTU and is a very active member of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Mohammed Jarood

Co-Founder & COO

Mohammed Jarood has been in the IT industry for over 16 years. He has handled various responsibilities in IT industry, including Software development and Technical Consulting for global clients. Jarood is currently, Chief Operating Officer (COO), at Novigo Solutions Pvt Ltd. He is responsible for engineering, delivering, and selling market focussed platform solutions at Novigo. Jarood was instrumental in setting up the Data Science practice at Novigo and enhancing our capabilities on BI & Analytics, Microservices and DevOps. Jarood passion for adopting new technologies resulted in Novigo launching its first cloud-based SaaS platform on AWS.

Jarood has worked with Tata Elxsi, Infosys and Collabera before he started Novigo.

Jarood has a bachelor’s degree from MIT and is very passionate about reviewing potential opportunities for Novigo in the startup’s eco system. Jarood was instrumental in Novigo acquiring two startup’s – Karanji Infotech and Nyletech.

Shihab Kalandar

Co-Founder & CCO

Shihab Kalandar comes with a rich experience of over 15 years in the IT industry covering various roles of Software development & Team handling for global clients. Shihab is currently, Chief Customer Officer (CCO), at Novigo Solutions Pvt Ltd. He is responsible for building new markets and managing client relationships for Novigo. He was instrumental in Novigo setting up the RPA practice and become the first USN certified partner in the MENA region for the global automation giants UiPath. In a small span of 3 years, Shihab has grown Novigo’s automation practice to over 100 people and has made Novigo a globally recognised automation service provider.

Shihab has worked with Accenture and TCS before he Started Novigo.

Shihab has a bachelor’s degree from VTU and was instrumental in Novigo achieving several key partnerships over the past 6 years.

Krishnaprasad Bannanje

Partner & VP - Americas

Krishnaprasad (KP) is a technology executive with over two decades of significant experience ranging from hands-on development to managing multi-million dollar consulting services business. KP is currently, Partner & VP-Americas at Novigo Solutions Inc.

KP has built & lead Strategic Sales & Product Engineering teams across multiple industries like consumer, automotive, healthcare, and digital payment services, working closely with fortune 500 customers in the US, EMEA & APAC. Prior to joining Novigo, KP served as Associate Vice President managing US Market Sales Strategy for Neusoft Corp. KP has also worked with Infosys, Cerner Corp, and GE in various leadership roles including client engagement, product engineering, and program management.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focuses on Customer growth and Partner efforts for the US region. He has a deep passion for how technology adoption can be a catalyst bringing change in the education and health sector with wider social outcomes. He has been an advisor & mentor for several social startups across developing nations.

Rahul Jain

Vice President, Sales UK

Rahul Jain, an experienced senior executive with a proven track record of success in the technology industry. Proven ability to P&L Management, lead and manage Business Development, Sales and Account Management teams, develop and execute strategies, and deliver values. He has more than 2 decades of experience working in UK, Benelux, Nordics, Germany, France, Hong Kong and SE Asia. He has worked in Financial Services (Banking and Insurance), Life Sciences, Retail and Consumer Products Industry Segments.

Jignesh Karnik

VP And Head of Strategy, Europe

Mr. Jignesh Karnik, is a seasoned IT professional with over two decades of enriching experience in the dynamic world of technology. He brings a wealth of expertise garnered from his impactful roles at prominent organizations, including Infosys, Tec Mahindra, Prodapt Consulting, and Capgemini. His journey has spanned across diverse geographies, leaving a mark in the USA, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.

His multifaceted experience extends across industries such as Retail, Healthcare, Telecom, and Oil and gas. In the telecom sector, he has worked with renowned giants including BT, Tele2 NL, Vodafone India, KPN, Liberty Global, DT Germany, and Magenta Austria. A trailblazer in seamlessly integrating technology and business strategies. His journey encompasses a technological evolution from As/400 to leading the digital transformation of telecom architectures with microservices, cloud, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.

His prowess extends to architecting cutting-edge platforms such as NAD, EHR-PHR, and Svallo, showcasing his commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

Yogesh Patil

VP – Digital Transformation, USA & Canada

Yogesh plays a key role in expanding business operations for Novigo Solutions across the USA and Canada, drawing on his expertise in digital transformation, business development, and data analytics to meet organizational goals. He is adept at helping customers navigate the complexities of modern technology.

With a solid history at Kyndryl and IBM, capped by an extensive tenure at Wipro Limited, Yogesh has been central to fostering business growth, maintaining essential relationships, and guiding sales strategies that prioritize innovative and effective solutions for clients across business domains.

His previous experience includes managing substantial IT portfolios and enhancing partnerships through strategic alliances with firms like Microfocus and SUSE.His knowledge in technology spans across vital areas such as application modernization, cloud services, data transformation, and leveraging open-source platforms, all aimed at addressing the evolving challenges of various business sectors.

Varun Nagarajan

VP-Digital Modernization, UAE

Skilled professional with over 12 years of experience in leading digital transformation programs for leading enterprises and banks in the Middle East. Has been Instrumental in strategizing software roadmaps for renowned organizations.

Passionate about low-code and new found love for data engineering. Hands on experience in delivering enterprise-level systems that integrate with legacy systems and involve multiple teams and stakeholders, including software developers, quality assurance, project management, and technical operations.

Skilled in Portfolio, Project Management, Agile Methodologies and Web/Mobile Applications development.

Mohammed T. AbulHaija

Regional Growth Manager, KSA

Mohammed T. Abulhaija, an experienced professional with a proven track record of success in the technology industry. Proven ability to lead and manage teams, develop and execute strategies, and deliver values. He is a highly motivated and experienced leader skilled in Agile, Digital Transformation, Product Management & Problem Solving.

His diverse experience spans for 20+ years in Software Lifecycle activities and Digital Modernization, he worked in different countries between international and local companies within the private and public sectors.

Aled Roberts

Vice President - Graph Analytics

Aled Roberts, our esteemed Vice President of Graph Analytics, comes to us with an impressive background spanning over 25 years in the Technology Sector. His journey through the tech landscape has been marked by significant accomplishments and leadership roles, culminating in his most recent position as the Head of Financial Services Sales in EMEA for TigerGraph. This role allowed Aled to refine his expertise in graph technology solutions, specifically within the demanding and dynamic financial services industry.

Aled's extensive experience, particularly in financial services, equips him with a nuanced understanding of the critical role data plays in decision-making and strategy. His expertise will be instrumental in developing solutions that enhance decision-making processes, optimize operational efficiencies, and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Nizar Abdulhadi

VP - Data & AI, Middle East Region

Nizar Abdulhadi is a seasoned professional with a robust background in IT and senior management. With extensive experience gained from leading roles at prominent organizations such as Nintex, UiPath, IBM, Oracle, EY, Cisco, and others, Nizar brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.

Nizar holds an MBA/MIS from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals - KFUPM and is highly proficient in various domains, including alliance and channel management, sales and sales management, IT strategy planning and management, business strategy development, team building and motivation, program and project management, and ERP advisory.

At Novigo Solutions, Nizar is spearheading business initiatives in the realm of Data & AI for the Middle East region. With his proven track record and comprehensive skill set, Nizar is poised to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions that propel organizations towards success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.