Founder &
Chief Executive Officer
Dev is widely recognized as one of the early pioneers in the field of Enterprise AI adoption and scaling. In 2017 he founded Airolabs.ai in Chicago to help companies understand the power of AI and automation, scale effectively, and compete with confidence.
Under his leadership, Airo has evolved into a global transformation partner for hundreds of clients across the US, EMEA and India, delivering enterprise-grade AI automation, cloud modernization, data platforms, and digital core reinvention.
The company has generated thousands of technology jobs and earned national recognition, including four consecutive Inc. 5000 listings, Forbes honors, the Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneurs recognition, and Crain’s Notable Entrepreneurs distinction.
Before launching Airo, Dev spent nearly two decades in executive leadership roles at Wipro, Dell, Perot Systems, and FPT Software, where he built and scaled global business units and led complex, multi-region transformation programs for Fortune 500 enterprises.
Based in Chicago, Dev works closely with enterprise boards and CXOs to translate AI ambition into resilient, governed, and future-ready architectures that drive sustained competitive advantage. He is also a member of the Chicago Club, the Economic Club of Chicago and the Chicago Innovation Foundation.
Co-Founder &
Chief Operating Officer
Nitin, our Co-Founder & COO, oversees Airo’s delivery and operations from the Gurugram (India) Office, leveraging his 22 years of experience managing large transformational programs. With a background spanning prestigious organizations like Time Warner Group and TCS, Nitin is dedicated to building a world-class culture with lean and agile operations.
Passionate about the startup ecosystem, Nitin mentors emerging companies and is closely involved in the IoT space, aiming to address real-life challenges in healthcare, living conditions, and agriculture worldwide. Active in industry groups like Smart Cities Council and IoT Interest Group, Nitin promotes technological transformation and solution expertise.
Co-Founder &
Chief AI Officer
Sayak Das is a business-first technology leader shaping how enterprises grow and compete in an era of accelerating change. As Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at Airolabs.ai,, he works closely with boards and executive teams to translate AI investments into commercially grounded strategies built for long-term scalability and trust.
With over 23 years of experience across regulated and complex industries, Sayak’s expertise spans data-driven decision systems, AI-enabled platforms, and enterprise-wide digital transformation. He brings a strong focus on governance, cybersecurity, and responsible AI adoption, ensuring innovation aligns with business outcomes, compliance, and long-term enterprise resilience.
With a background at companies like Nokia Networks and Microsoft, Sayak is committed to driving digital transformation and understanding its impact on businesses. An active member of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, Sayak holds degrees from VNIT Nagpur and the University of Duisburg-Essen, and has a passion for Evolutionary Biology, Sociology, and Eastern Philosophy.
Chief Growth Officer
Samir Kumar is an IT industry visionary and business entrepreneur with more than a quarter century of experience. Prior to joining Airo, Samir was cofounder and president of Cloudaction, an IT consulting services firm specializing in ITSM, digital experience, and cloud optimization. In that role, he worked tirelessly to elevate his company—which was acquired by Airo in 2024—as a leader in IT consulting services by building its global profitability and gaining the trust and respect of its many clients.
Samir has devoted his entire academic and professional career to honing his expertise in outcome- driven IT. He attended the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology/Roorkee, graduating in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Samir then joined Tata Consultancy Services as an associate consultant and was quickly promoted to project lead. His upward career trajectory continued upon joining IBM, where he served as IT applications development manager from 2002 to 2009, winning an IBM Bravo Award in the process. Subsequently Samir moved to boutique IT consulting firm Stonebridge, where he built a highly successful ITSM business unit from the ground up, serving as director from 2009 to 2012 and vice president from 2013 to 2014. A credentialed leader in his field, he holds PMP and ITIL® certifications.
Samir resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering on garden projects in his neighborhood, doing creative woodworking projects, practicing yoga, and playing golf. He serves as charity program director for the Center for Civil Initiatives and is a passionate member of Tulsa’s animal rescue community.
Senior VP, Global Delivery
Harendra Thatola is a technology leader with 25+ years of experience building and scaling high-growth IT services businesses. As Co-Founder of Cloudaction (acquired by Airo in 2024), he grew the firm from two founders to 150+ employees, establishing strong practices across ITSM, Salesforce, integrations, and cloud optimization, serving 400+ global clients, including Fortune 2000 enterprises.
He now leads global delivery at Airolabs.ai as SVP, overseeing multi-disciplinary teams across AI, GenAI, Agentic AI, cloud, and enterprise platforms. He focuses on operational efficiency, margin optimization, and consistent client outcomes. Earlier, he held leadership roles at IBM and GE, driving large-scale delivery and account management.
Practice Director, Cloud
Practice Director, Cloud
VP, Presales & Solutions
Sparsh Arora is a seasoned solution consulting leader with over 18 years of experience architecting AI, cloud, and digital transformation strategies for enterprises across healthcare, financial services, banking, and government sectors. At Airolabs.ai , he leads the Presales function, partnering with clients to deeply understand their business challenges and craft tailored, high-impact solutions that bridge the gap between technology potential and real-world outcomes.
With a career spanning Oracle, PwC, Tredence, and NTT Data, Sparsh has built a reputation for translating complex enterprise needs into actionable solution roadmaps, guiding organizations from discovery through proposal to delivery. He thrives at the intersection of business strategy and technical innovation, consistently enabling clients to accelerate their AI journeys with confidence and clarity.
Lead HR, India
With 18 years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Divya brings strategic vision and people-centric leadership to Airo. An Economics Honors graduate from Chandigarh and a master’s in HR from a reputed Business school, she blends academic excellence with practical expertise. Driving people strategy and organizational transformation, she is recognized as a Cultural Architect shaping high-performing teams.
Divya has led impactful initiatives including the Policy Transformation Initiative, acquisition integration, leadership development programs, growth-focused training, and on-floor engagement efforts to strengthen the employee happiness index. She led in securing the Great Place to Work (GPTW) Certification for Airo and in the dissemination & reinforcement of Airolabs.ai’ Vision, Mission, and Values to align teams with organizational goals.
A passionate advocate for employee development and parallel organizational growth, Divya is dedicated to cultivating a workplace that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity.
Lead HR, US
Deepali Jain is an accomplished HR and People Operations professional with over 16 years of global experience in employee lifecycle management, talent acquisition, and HR operations. She has a strong track record of enhancing employee engagement, streamlining payroll and compliance processes, and enabling business growth through effective people strategies.
She is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture that drives both employee satisfaction and organizational success.
Additionally, Deepali brings a strategic perspective shaped by close collaboration with IT and business leadership, supporting large-scale transformation initiatives and aligning people practices with evolving business needs. She is known for her ability to integrate operational excellence with human-centric leadership, ensuring sustainable impact across the organization.
VP, GTM Strategy
Nav Singh serves as VP – Inside Sales & Global GTM Strategy at Airolabs.ai, where he spearheads AI-first digital transformation and enterprise modernization initiatives across global markets. He leads multi-million-dollar engagements end-to-end, driving complex deal structuring, executive stakeholder alignment, solution architecture oversight, and large-scale program delivery.
With deep expertise in GenAI enablement, cloud transformation, data platforms, and intelligent automation, Nav translates boardroom strategy into measurable business outcomes. He architects scalable global GTM frameworks, builds high-performance revenue engines, and cultivates strategic enterprise partnerships.
Recognized for operational excellence and outcome-driven leadership, he consistently delivers high-impact transformation programs that unlock sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and long-term enterprise value.
Practice Director,
AIOps
Accomplished IT leader and ITSM Practice Director with 30+ years of experience driving enterprise service excellence and large-scale transformation programs. Specializes in ITIL-aligned process design, global service delivery, and aligning IT operations with business outcomes. Has led complex ITSM implementations and migrations from on-premise to cloud across platforms like ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, Jira Service Management, and ManageEngine, with a strong focus on automation, integration, and continual improvement.
Also brings 15+ years of Salesforce expertise, delivering scalable CRM solutions through architecture, customization, and integrations. Known for building high-performing teams, optimizing service frameworks, and consistently delivering measurable operational and business impact.
Practice Director,
AI & Automation
Shubham Sidana is Practice Director – AI & Automation at Airolabs.ai, with over 11 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Intelligent Automation. He architects scalable, enterprise-wide AI and automation platforms, combining Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and RPA to deliver secure, high-impact solutions. His expertise spans predictive modeling, system design, AI governance frameworks, model observability, and responsible AI implementation across cloud environments. Shubham leads end-to-end solution architecture—from strategy and enterprise design to production rollout—ensuring scalability, compliance, and measurable business outcomes. An award-winning leader, he mentors cross-functional teams and drives AI adoption at scale.
Practice Director,
AIOps
Practice Director,
AIOps
Practice Director, Data & AI
Vikash Agarwal is currently the Vice President of the Data Practice at Airolabs.ai, where he leads data practice development, delivery oversight and pre-sales for complex data projects. With over 23 years of experience, including leadership roles at HCL Services and NTT Data, he has a proven track record of driving information management excellence and scaling data service lines. His core expertise encompasses Data Engineering, Lakehouse architectures like Databricks and Snowflake, and Data Governance. Vikash specializes in bridging technology with business strategy to foster sustainable growth across diverse domains, including BFSI, Healthcare, Logistics, and Investment Banking.
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