Team

Raj, a long time resident of Austin, Texas, is a cross-functional business and technology industry leader with 25 + years of experience with IBM. Raj is a co-founder of start ups in the energy sector and an advisor to the senior management team of S.E. an Oil and Gas co. in Austin, Texas.

While at IBM, Raj specialized in Semiconductor, Packaging (Mfg. and R&D) where he worked to enable technology and was invited as a speaker for events. His experience with the IBM World Class Procurement Organization supporting IBM Global Services has given him the business acumen to be an an excellent catalyst and a coach. Raj consistently delivers business value by encouraging business process transformation, building organizational capability, and creating effective programs. In addition, Raj is an excellent communicator and strives to build a rapport at all organizational levels and serves as bridge between IT and business. With courage and creativity, he is promoting a culture of innovation, agility, collaboration, and personal growth in the entrepreneur community.

Raj possesses the excellent collaborative leadership skills that will serve and grow the TiE Austin organization. Raj is an Alumni of NYU and has Masters in Metallurgy and Material Science.