Dijam Panigrahi

Dijam Panigrahi is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur with over 21 years of international experience. He is currently the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of GridRaster Inc., a company he has been leading since 2015.1 GridRaster Inc. is focused on building a cloud-based AR/VR platform to power high-quality augmented and virtual reality experiences on mobile devices.1

Professional Background

Prior to founding GridRaster, Panigrahi held several leadership positions in prominent technology companies:

HCL Services Ltd.:

• Head of Business Development and Marketing for HCL Care (2013-2014)
• Business Manager for HCL Care (2012-2013)

During his tenure at HCL, he played a crucial role in transforming HCL Care into a profitable, high-growth unit, achieving a 6x revenue growth over two years and significantly expanding the client base.1

Comviva Technologies:

• Senior Manager of Product Management & Business Development for Africa & South East Asia (2009-2012)

Earlier Career:

• Design Engineer at Freescale (2006-2007)
• Software Engineer at Texas Instruments (2002-2005)

Education

Panigrahi has a strong educational background in engineering and business:

• MBA in Strategy & Marketing from Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (2007-2009)
• B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (1997-2001)
• International Exchange program in International Business & Project Finance at Università Bocconi (2008)

Skills and Recognition

Throughout his career, Panigrahi has demonstrated strong leadership and technical skills. He was selected for the "HCL Leader of Tomorrow Plan" by senior management for his leadership potential and business impact.1 At Texas Instruments, he was part of a team that received the "Team of the Quarter" award in Q1 2004 for their exceptional work on a critical telematics project.1

Dijam Panigrahi's diverse experience in technology, business development, and entrepreneurship has positioned him as a leader in the AR/VR industry, driving innovation through his work at GridRaster Inc.