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  • Vijayakumar Joins NeevCloud to Spearhead Engineering and AI Product Innovation

    Vijayakumar

    Mumbai: NeevCloud, India’s first AI SuperCloud platform, has appointed Vijayakumar as the Head of Engineering & Product Development – AI, effective June 2025.

    The strategic appointment reinforces NeevCloud’s mission to democratize Artificial Intelligence by building a full-stack AI ecosystem that is accessible, affordable, and infinitely scalable.

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    With over 18 years of industry experience, he brings deep expertise in cloud-native platforms, edge computing, virtualization, and AI system architecture.

    He has held senior leadership roles at VMware, OVHCloud, and Sify Technologies, where he played a pivotal role in scaling infrastructure and engineering enterprise-grade solutions.

    Building India’s AI-First Cloud Infrastructure

    In his new role, Vijayakumar will lead NeevCloud’s engineering and product teams to deliver end-to-end AI capabilities – bridging the gap between advanced research and real-world application.

    His leadership will focus on driving innovation, fostering high-performing teams, and aligning technology roadmaps with long-term business objectives.

    Narendra Sen, Founder & CEO of NeevCloud, said, “At NeevCloud, we are building the digital backbone of India’s AI-first future. Vijayakumar’s leadership will be instrumental in accelerating our journey toward creating a resilient, inclusive, and customer-centric AI platform. His expertise in platform engineering and secure software development perfectly complements our long-term vision.”

    Vijayakumar commented, “I’m honored to join NeevCloud at this transformative stage. My focus will be on empowering engineering teams, embracing developer-first design, and delivering customer-centric innovations that shape the future of AI in India.”

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    Driving AI Product Innovation

    Vijayakumar will also lead the integration of NeevCloud’s AI engineering stack with its BlueVerse ecosystem and ensure seamless delivery of AI infrastructure for enterprises, developers, and researchers across India.

    About Vijayakumar

    Vijayakumar holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, and an MBA in Systems from Madras University.

    He is certified in cloud and virtualization technologies and is an active speaker at leading tech forums where he promotes emerging technologies and inclusive engineering practices.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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