Ajay Narayana

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Mysuru, India

Experience

Jan 2020 - Present
4 years 7 months

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Alura Technologies

  • Founded and grew a bootstrapped tech startup into a product-focused company with 10+ clients and 3 flagship platforms
  • Architected and delivered modern SaaS platforms with integrated payment gateways (Stripe, Razorpay) for recurring billing and one-time transactions
  • Drove research and development on cloud-native solutions and monetization models using secure, scalable APIs
  • Managed product-market fit iterations, GTM strategy, and technical hiring
Jul 2017 - Dec 2020
3 years 6 months

Chief Technology Officer

OTS Consulting Services

  • Established and led a 40-member delivery center for US-based Oil & Gas, BFSI and Healthcare clients
  • Directed architectural modernization with Azure-based microservices, API security, and third-party payment integration
  • Innovated client solutions using AI, IoT, and immersive technologies (AR/VR) while ensuring regulatory compliance
Jan 2005 - May 2017
11 years 5 months

Senior Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions

  • Built enterprise-grade applications and data platforms for Fortune 500 clients, focusing on the BFSI and retail sectors
  • Delivered proof-of-concepts integrating payment platforms into legacy systems using RESTful APIs
  • Spearheaded agile transformation and DevOps practices across multi-location delivery teams
  • Worked onsite with leading clients in the UK for 7+ years, mainly in the BFSI and retail sectors
Jun 2004 - Dec 2005
1 year 7 months

Senior Software Engineer

Wipro Technologies

  • Delivered end-to-end system design and development for multiple projects, receiving excellent client feedback
  • Worked on RTOS using Embedded C and interfaced systems with MATLAB
Nov 2003 - Jun 2004
8 months

Software Engineer

Silicus Technologies

  • Implemented best practices in software development, design, and code reviews
  • Contributed to all phases of development from requirements gathering to delivery
Mar 2002 - Oct 2003
1 year 8 months

Analyst Systems

Infinite Dimensions

  • Designed and implemented hospital management systems and other IT solutions for hospitals
  • Gained deep experience in usability, IT management, and system implementation

Summary

Innovative and strategic IT leader with 22+ years of experience across startups and enterprises. Proven record as CEO, CTO, and Architect in delivering scalable digital solutions, cloud-native systems, and modern application architectures. Skilled in full-stack development (.NET, Java), cloud (Azure, AWS), IoT, ML/AI, and Payment Gateway integrations including Stripe, Razorpay, and PayPal. Passionate about driving business growth through tech innovation, cross-functional leadership, and agile practices.

Languages

Kannada
Native
English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Education

Oct 1997 - Jun 2001

Mysore University

Bachelor of Engineering · Electronics & Communication · Mysuru, India