Pg Narayanan

PG Narayanan is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur who currently serves as the Founder and CEO of SmiForce Inc., a cloud-based data analytics company he established in March 2011.1 With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, Narayanan has held various leadership positions throughout his career.2

Career Highlights

Corporate Leadership::

• CEO of Allot Communications Inc. (2000-2005), where he grew revenue from $1M to $25M and led the company to an IPO1
• Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at ADC Telecommunications (formerly TE Connectivity), a Fortune 500 company1
• President of Osicom's Networking division1
• Vice President and General Manager of Cray Communications, Inc.1

Public Sector::

• Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Enterprise Technology, State of Minnesota (2005-2011)1
• Eden Prairie City Council Member (2019-2022)1

Entrepreneurial Venture

As the founder of SmiForce Inc., Narayanan leads a company that leverages big data technology to provide mid-size companies with business insights across various domains, including sales, marketing, finance, technology, operations, and security.14

Community Involvement

Narayanan has been actively involved in community service and leadership roles:

• Chair and Vice Chair of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation1
• Commissioner of the Human Rights and Diversity Commission for Eden Prairie1
• Board member of organizations such as Minnesota High Tech (MHTA), TPT TV, and the Indian Association of MN1

Personal Background

Originally from southern India, Narayanan immigrated to the United States at the age of 18.5 He worked his way through college, starting as a dishwasher to fund his education.5 Narayanan holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University.3

Current Focus

In addition to his role at SmiForce, Narayanan remains committed to public service. He has recently announced his bid for reelection to the Eden Prairie City Council, emphasizing his dedication to addressing community issues such as equal justice, homelessness, and supporting local non-profits.5