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Astrikos.Ai Strengthens Global Leadership with Four Key Senior Appointments
Astrikos.Ai appointed four senior leaders with expertise in operations, engineering, defense, and product strategy. These additions support the company’s global growth and market expansion.

Astrikos.Ai Strengthens Leadership with Four Senior Appointments to Boost Global Growth
Astrikos.Ai has expanded its executive leadership team by appointing four senior leaders to key roles, reflecting its commitment to accelerating global growth. These hires bring extensive experience in operations, engineering, defense, and product strategy, positioning the company for stronger market presence worldwide.
New Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
- Nani Iswara takes on the role of Head of Operations for North America. Based in Dallas, Texas, he brings over 30 years of experience spanning telecommunications, IT, operations, and product development. His previous positions include leadership roles at Nokia, CompuCom, TCS, and New York Life Insurance. At Astrikos.Ai, Nani will focus on optimizing operational strategies, improving interdepartmental collaboration, managing partner contracts, and identifying investment opportunities to support growth in North America.
- Tapabrata Mitra joins as Senior Vice President of Engineering in Bangalore. With more than 20 years of experience, Tapabrata’s expertise covers cybersecurity domains such as Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Security Posture Management, Identity Management, and Zero Trust. He also holds strong knowledge in advanced networking protocols like OSPF and BGP. His background includes leadership at companies like Capgemini and Quick Heal, where he developed AI/ML-driven enterprise solutions in industrial automation and predictive maintenance.
- Cdr Nikhil Hegde is appointed Senior Vice President, Defense Business. Bringing over 20 years of leadership experience from the Indian Navy, he specializes in defense operations, procurement, project management, and international partnerships. Nikhil’s collaborative approach and experience managing large teams will support Astrikos.Ai’s expansion into defense sectors.
- Ali Sadhik Shaik steps in as Senior Vice President, Product Management and Market Strategy. With two decades in software product management across FinTech, EdTech, RetailTech, and Digital Media, Ali has led SaaS product development and market strategy initiatives. His interests include emerging technologies such as Web3, Metaverse, AI, XR, and Blockchain. His entrepreneurial background and leadership roles at companies like Rubick.ai and LetsVenture will guide Astrikos.Ai’s product vision and market positioning.
CEO’s Perspective on the Leadership Expansion
Chinmay Hegde, CEO and Managing Director of Astrikos.Ai, said, "We are thrilled to welcome the new leaders to the Astrikos.Ai family. As we expand our global presence and deepen our impact in the urban infrastructure space, these seasoned leaders will bring their rich experience, deep insights, and the global, strategic vision required to drive Astrikos.Ai into its next phase of innovation and growth."
About Astrikos.Ai and Its Market Focus
Astrikos.Ai operates in AI and machine learning-powered infrastructure analytics, focusing on areas such as digital cities, smart utilities, next-generation data centers, and healthcare infrastructure. The company has successfully delivered projects across India, MENA, and ASEAN, partnering with governments and enterprises on smart city initiatives and major infrastructure deployments.
These leadership appointments align with Astrikos.Ai’s broader strategy to enhance its executive capabilities and scale its efforts in urban infrastructure projects globally.
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