Summary
Hrishikesh Ballal is a founder and software entrepreneur with 11 years of experience building open-source platforms and decision-support tools from Dublin. He leads OpenUTM, developing standards-compliant unmanned aviation software for identity, visualization and flight authorization while engaging with regulators on airspace integration. He also founded Geodesignhub, creating a geodesign platform and running 150+ digital negotiation workshops to resolve complex urban and infrastructure planning problems. More recently he launched Urjanova to continue innovating at the intersection of software, geospatial systems and regulatory workflows. Known for turning complex multidisciplinary requirements into practical, stakeholder-driven solutions, he blends hands-on development with convening and policy-facing work.
11 years of coding experience
English, Marathi, Japanese