Savitha Mallappa is an accomplished IT entrepreneur with over 20 years of diverse industry experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Texas (USA) and has worked in engineering and management roles at Hughes Networks, Philips Consumer Electronics, Texas Instruments, and other leading organizations in Bangalore. Over the years, she has delivered multiple high-tech products, led global software programs, excelled as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and was recognized as a high-potential leader. Her entrepreneurial drive led her to establish rProcess, a Mysore-based ITES centre focused on creating employment opportunities in smaller towns and building an inclusive and diverse workforce beyond major metros. Savitha is also a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International and actively supports several social initiatives. She currently serves as the Chairperson of the CSR Panel at CII, Mysuru Chapter, contributing to impactful community development efforts.

Akshai Mallappa is a IT professional with more than 30 years of global experience, holding a Mechanical Engineering degree from BMS College of Engineering. His career spans leadership roles across IBM in the USA, and Digital, Hewlett Packard, and Cisco Systems in India. As the Chief of Strategy & Operations and Co-Founder of rProcess, he is committed to creating skilled employment in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns, enabling the company to grow to over 1,500 employees across Mysore, Chamarajnagar, and Tamil Nadu. His expertise includes business strategy, consulting, engineering program management, operations, marketing, and entrepreneurial development. Akshai is actively associated with charitable trusts and NGOs supporting education and disability initiatives. A Rotarian for 22 years, he has held multiple leadership roles at both club and district levels. He holds certifications including SAP R3, ITIL, and IBM Professional Consultant, and enjoys golf, motorcycling, and part-time farming.

Venu Kallur brings three decades of extensive experience in hardware electronics spanning computer systems, semiconductor product development, and VLSI chip design. His career includes significant technical and managerial leadership roles across the USA and India at companies such as IBM, Intel, AMD, and Sun Microsystems. He has contributed to full product development cycles as well as client-driven service environments, gaining deep insight into engineering execution and delivery excellence. Venu’s passion for empowering young talent led him to head an academic institution where he focused on upskilling students at the grassroots level. His involvement with several NGOs has provided him with a strong understanding of challenges within the development and education sectors. Through his diverse experiences across industry, academia, and social initiatives, Venu combines technical depth, leadership capability, and a commitment to meaningful impact, making him a valuable driver of innovation and growth in rProcess’s Engineering Design Services division.

Smitha Manjesh plays a pivotal role in building rProcess’s Global Delivery Platform, leading operational strategy, financial governance, and process excellence initiatives for a fast-growing organization. With over 20 years of experience in the ITES industry, she oversees administrative, financial, risk management, and client operations while guiding teams on workflow design, internal controls, and new solution implementation. Smitha is responsible for developing financial and operational strategies, ensuring strong compliance, audit readiness, and corporate governance across the company. She also leads multiple support functions, contributing to seamless organizational execution. Smitha holds a B.Eng (Hons) and a Master’s degree from the University of Teesside, UK, and has previously worked with leading companies including JP Morgan Chase in India and Garlands Call Centre in the UK. Her expertise, structured leadership, and experience with global corporations contribute significantly to rProcess’s stability and growth.

Dr. Shilpa Jnanesh is a dynamic HR leader with over 15 years of experience across multiple industries. She holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management from the University of Mysore and began her career in Muscat, Oman, where she played a key role in establishing core HR functions in an engineering organization. Driven by her passion for research, she returned to India and completed her doctorate in the disability domain, further strengthening her expertise in inclusive workforce practices. A certified Disability Professional from Enable India, Dr. Shilpa is known for translating business goals into actionable HR strategies. Her experience spans talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation, compliance, performance management, learning programs, employee engagement, and retention. She is recognized as a people-centric leader who supports both employees and management with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, fostering a strong organizational culture at rProcess.