Raj Shah

Raj Shah is a distinguished technology, management, and business leader with over 20 years of experience, known for his innovative leadership, entrepreneurial achievements, management acumen, and global expertise in steering product, development, and Ops teams towards commercial success.

His professional journey includes a wide spectrum of roles, from establishing successful start-ups to optimizing operations for rapidly growing teams, including setting up operations globally across different regions. Raj specializes in orchestrating multidisciplinary teams to create market-ready products consistently.

Currently serving as the Chief Product Officer at percipient, Raj also provides strategic advisory services to multiple companies. During his tenure at Microsoft, he spearheaded the maps division, overseeing data acquisition, imagery creation, and map services delivery, which played a pivotal role in Uber's acquisition of key assets.

His tenure at Google was marked by collaborating with senior executives and founders to streamline execution processes for the global engineering teams and projects. Raj was instrumental in developing Google Maps infrastructure, managing a large cross-geo team and integrating crowd-sourcing to enhance the platform's global relevance. He excels in scaling up technology concepts, establishing robust infrastructures, and ensuring timely market delivery.

With a robust educational background that includes Business Management, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science degrees from reputable institutions like the IIT Bombay and the University of Wisconsin, Raj combines theoretical knowledge with practical expertise to tackle diverse challenges in the high-growth technology sector.

Throughout his career, Raj has held key positions in various organizations, demonstrating his proficiency in new business development, sales and marketing, programmatic media solutions, mobile advertising, data analytics, technology consultancy, and retail marketing solutions. His extensive industry network, product development experience, and operational scalability make him a sought-after leader in the technology landscape.