His work reflects a deep commitment to democratizing access to mentorship, ensuring that opportunities for personal and professional growth are available to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
BOSTON, MA, September 04, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Prasaath S. Velu 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. Velu, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Shidosha Inc., has dedicated his career to transforming mentorship and education through innovative technology. Since founding Shidosha in 2023, he has spearheaded the development of a pioneering platform designed to democratize access to mentorship and professional growth on a global scale. Under his leadership, Shidosha.io successfully launched its beta product version in the summer of 2024, marking a key milestone in the company’s journey.
Beginning his career in 2009 at Tata Consultancy Services as a software engineer, Mr. Velu quickly advanced in the technology sector. His roles at Cognizant Technology Solutions and Synopsys Inc. allowed him to develop deep expertise across several industries, driving product innovations and helping improve the software security, integrity, and privacy posture of various businesses and their users. His tenure at these companies saw him drive forward-thinking, technology-driven solutions that addressed complex challenges across industries.
Mr. Velu’s leadership abilities were further solidified during his time at Globalization Partners and Amazon, where he led product management teams in creating technology platforms that solved real-world problems for their users, enhanced customer experiences, and drove operational efficiencies. His focus on AI-driven solutions and product scalability was instrumental in the success of these initiatives.
By strategically positioning Shidosha with prominent technology partners’ startup programs like AWS Activate and Microsoft for Startups, Mr. Velu has secured substantial resources that have significantly supported the bootstrapped development and its launch.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Velu is actively involved with civic-minded organizations such as WorldVision, where he sponsors educational initiatives. He also supports various other nonprofits, reflecting his deep commitment to philanthropy.
Born in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, Mr. Velu earned a B.S. in Information Technology from Anna University and an M.S. in Information Systems from Alliance Manchester Business School in the UK.
At Shidosha Inc., Mr. Velu continues to lead with a vision of leveraging advanced technology to create meaningful change within the mentorship and education industry. His work reflects a deep commitment to democratizing access to mentorship, ensuring that opportunities for personal and professional growth are available to anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Mr. Velu is enthusiastic and grateful for the opportunities available for entrepreneurs in America. He believes this is an exceptional time to pursue entrepreneurial dreams due to the wealth of resources, technological advancements, and supportive networks now available.
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