Ravi Shankar | Founder, CEO & President
Ravi Shankar is the CEO and President of Fourth Technologies, a privately held IT Solutions and Staffing company founded in 1997. Ravi is responsible for setting the overall direction and strategy for the company. Ravi has over 25 years of experience in business development, sales, recruiting, consulting and product development including 20 years as a successful entrepreneur in the IT industry. Ravi has founded various startup companies to create innovative software products and services including Power-Ed for eLearning, Doklet for cloud based document collaboration, IndiaBlogo for sharing videos and blogs and ShaktiBheem services for data acquisition of commercial bridge testing. Ravi was the NRCC NJ business man of the year for the years 2001 and 2003. Ravi holds a Master’s degree in Engineering and is the visionary and guiding force of the company.
Gary Nair | Sr. Vice President
Gary Nair is the Sr Vice President of Fourth Technologies, where he is responsible for the company’s business operations and oversees the PMO. Gary has 18 years of cross functional management experience in project and program management, business development, sales and marketing, strategy and implementation, P&L operations, consulting, brand building, franchising and retail within various industry segments in the US and abroad. In the past, Gary was the regional head of Raymond India a global conglomerate and textile major in India which includes top-of-the-line brands Raymond and Park Avenue. He was involved in the startup of various business practices and managing them as profit centers. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Master’s degree in Business Administration and is a certified 6Sigma Green Belt and Project Management Professional.
Ramby Govind | VP Operations
Ramby Govind is the Vice President of Operations for Fourth Technologies where he oversees administration, P&L, purchasing, mergers and acquisitions, policy and communications. Ramby has over 25 years of global experience across diverse fields including sales, accounts, operations, administration, planning, banking, negotiations, strategic partnerships, relationship management, purchasing, production planning and inventory control within a diverse geographic and industry spectrums. Ramby has been involved with various global corporations including Britannia (Nabisco), Borosil (glassware) and Netcomm prior to coming on board with Fourth Technologies. Ramby has been an integral part of the Fourth Technologies team since 1994 and was involved in the inception and planning of various successful business projects. Ramby holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
Andrew Meltzer | VP Business Development
Andrew Meltzer is the VP of Business Development for Fourth Technologies, where he overseas client acquisition, strategic partnerships and RPO relationships. Andrew possesses over 25 years of management experience in business development, marketing and sales, brand development, consulting, strategic planning and implementation, personal and executive coaching, franchising, retail and publishing within various industry segments. Andrew has held several senior level positions with the Telecom Industry’s largest carriers and resellers including AT&T, Comcast, Qwest (now Centurylink) and WATS International. Andrew possesses an entrepreneurial background and has been principally involved in starting and running several small consulting businesses. He is also currently the residing Chairman of the National Association of Child Abduction Prevention and holds a software /technology design patent 6,973,449 B2. Andrew holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in design for Telecommunications and has successfully completed various post graduate studies in business and computer science.
Mike Samy | Director Recruiting
Mike Samy is the Director of Recruiting and is responsible for Fourth Technologies hiring strategy including new talent acquisition, channel relationships, vendor management and training. Mike is an experienced IT Management professional specializing in resource management, sales, operations and technology consulting and has extensive progressive experience in SAAS, cloud computing, web and ecommerce applications, databases and technical management of software projects including on-site/off-shore operations with leading companies including Oracle and Merck. Mike was involved in the startup of several business projects for Fourth Technologies and continues to be instrumental in the overall growth and success of the company. Mike holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science.
Naveen Tyagi | Director Solutions
Naveen Tyagi is the Director of Solution Sales for Fourth Technologies and he is responsible for account management and client relationships. Naveen possesses 14 years of experience in information technology solutions and services outsourcing, service oriented architecture, cloud computing, project staffing, technology consulting, business development, sales and operations. Prior to taking up this role he was involved in the implementation of various IT development projects as a Technical Project Manager. Naveen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science and multiple Master’s degree in Chemistry and Statistics with Computer Science.
Jean Krishnasami | Financial Controller & Director HR
Jean Krishnasami is the Director of Human Resources and Financial Controller for Fourth Technologies. He overseas finance, accounting and human resources. Jean has 10 years of experience in financial planning and accounting, cash flow management, taxation, contracts administration, commercial insurances, immigration, payroll and benefits administration. Jean is championing the Fourth Technologies commitment to a green energy/work place and supplier diversity. Jean is a Certified Public Accountant and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Business Administration from Drexel University.
