R I (@r-i) — eChai Ventures

R I

Co-Founder and CEO @ AINRATech (https://www.ainratech.com)

Raj Ineni, CEO, AINRATech.com

I am interested in joining this event and would love to involve in panel discussions and share my experience and expertise. Looking forward to help the local community within startup eco system.

Here is a short background about myself-

Over 16 years of Software Domain Experience including Software Architect and Managerial roles in top global companies such as IBM.
Over 4 years of startup experience with one successful company in Tech Consulting (AINRATech) and another not so successful startup in EdTech (AINRAED).

For Detailed Background, here is my history of employment

CoFounder & CEO, AINRATech 2021 - Present
CoFounder, AINRAED 2020 - Present
Development Mangaer, IBM Watson 2020-2021
Sr. Software Architect, IBM 2019-2020
Sr. Domain Architect, Petco 2016-2019
Sr. Software Consultant, Avnet 2014-2016
Sr. Software Consultant, Bluelinx 2013-2014
Sr. Software Solutions Analyst, Avnet 2011-2013
Software Programmer Analyst, Borders 2009-2011
Programmer Analyst, BCBS 2008-2009
Intern, Michigan ladder company 2007-2008
Graduate Assistant, Eastern Michigan University, Computer Science Department
Web Development Graduate Assistant, Eastern Michigan University, World languages Department

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