Summary
Mahesh Kodihalli Chandrashekaraiah is a seasoned technology leader and founder with over 18 years of IT experience, currently leading eAkrishya Innovations as CEO after senior roles as CIO and program lead across startups, academia and industry. He blends strategic IT and business alignment with hands-on delivery in IT operations, ERP, and process design, having operated across media, BPO, staffing and startup ecosystems. Known for pushing teams beyond perceived limits, he focuses on innovation-led competitive advantage and has recently steered projects in e-waste management and agri-food supply chains. His background includes building industry-facing programs at IIT Kanpur’s AI CoE and managing technology portfolios in both large enterprises and early-stage ventures. Comfortable translating complex technical tasks into clear, actionable plans, he pairs operational rigor with a keen eye for detail and talent development. Based in Bengaluru and holding an Executive MBA, he brings a pragmatic founder’s mindset to scaling tech-enabled solutions.
8 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Executive MBA, Executive MBA at Alliance University
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree at KLE Society, S Nijalingappa College