In 2006, he became the first to implement smart metering and telemetering, earning him the prestigious 3G Global Industry Award.
PRESCOTT, AZ, October 21, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Ajoy Ajay Rajani has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Rajani is an experienced telecommunications and smart grid professional and advisor to the chairperson and president at CyanConnode. For over 25 years, he has pioneered communication technologies relevant to the smart grid and power sector domains. Moreover, Mr. Rajani’s expertise has significantly influenced the industry.
CyanConnode is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Before its acquisition by Cyan, Mr. Rajani was the co-founder of Connode. He played a crucial role in overseeing operations in India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East while developing the American market. Before his most recent role, Mr. Rajani also served as the managing director and chief executive officer in India between 2020 and 2021.
In addition to his responsibilities at CyanConnode, Mr. Rajani has been leveraging his expertise as the director of OBO Consulting Services in India since 2020. As such, he excels in strategic consulting and management.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Rajani headed digital and Internet of Things initiatives at Adani Group in Mumbai from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Reliance Infrastructure between 2010 and 2018 saw him rise to senior executive vice president, chief information officer and chief technology officer. Mr. Rajani also found success as the vice president at Reliance Communications & Reliance Energy from 2004 to 2010 and as the director at Wireless Nova India Pvt. Ltd. between 1998 and 2004.
Mr. Rajani’s contributions to telecommunications are noteworthy. In 2006, he became the first to implement smart metering and telemetering, earning him the prestigious 3G Global Industry Award. As the chief technology officer for Reliance’s telecommunications business in India, he introduced the first smart meters in 2004, predating their availability in the U.S. In collaboration with Foxconn in 2009, Mr. Rajani helped create the world’s most affordable smartphone using Windows. Furthermore, he was pivotal in establishing Indian Smart Metering Standards and instrumental in formulating policies for ITV6 in Southeast Asia.
In preparation for his career, Mr. Rajani received a Bachelor of Business Administration and General Management from the Berkeley Haas School of Business at the University of California in 2016.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Rajani is actively involved in various organizations. He has served on several boards, such as India’s Smart Grid Forum, as a member of the board of governors and chair of the workgroup on advanced metering infrastructure, analytics and cyber security since 2012. He has also been a member of the board of advisers for Smart Energy Water in Southern California since 2019. Mr. Rajani’s community involvement includes supporting education for impoverished children, participating in reforestation projects in the Upper Himalayas, organizing free meals programs for underserved populations and employing single mothers.
Mr. Rajani is an established writer. He has authored several papers on industry advancements. He has also been recognized for his contributions with an Industry Achievement Award alongside the aforementioned 3G Global Industry Award. These recognitions underscore Mr. Rajani’s significant impact on local and global scales within the telecommunications industry. As he prepares for the future, Mr. Rajani aspires to advance industry technologies so that they are more affordable and widely available and can benefit a larger population. His vision reflects his commitment to leveraging technology for societal betterment.
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