Damodaran (Dan) Venkatesan

Founder & CEO

About

As the Founder and CEO of Ampera Technologies Inc (Public Benefit Corporation) since February 2024, I lead a purpose-driven organization to provide Data Driven AI and Accessibility solutions to our customers, while primarily including high skilled PwD (Persons with Disabilities) Tech Talent. With over 15 years of experience in digital transformation and expertise in SaaS, E-commerce, and SEO, I co-founded Ameex Technologies in 2007, growing it into a global leader in digital solutions with over 600+ team members before its acquisition by Perficient Inc (Nasdaq: PRFT) in 2022. My work reflects a commitment to leveraging technology for impactful innovation and fostering inclusive professional environments. A doctrate in Management studies, Anna University and MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, USA; and a MS (Engineering Science), University of Toledo, Ohio, USA.

Country

India

City

Chennai

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

E-commerce, SaaS, SEO, Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, Project Management, Product Management, Vendor Management, Mobile Devices, Cloud Computing, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Web Development, Agile Methodologies, Drupal, XML, Web Applications, Online Marketing, Strategy

Experience

Founder & CEO

Ampera Technologies

2024-2 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Ampera Technologies is a purpose-driven organization providing Data Driven AI and Accessibility solutions to our customers, while primarily including high skilled PwD (Persons with Disabilities) Tech Talent.

General Manager (CTW)

Perficient

2022-10 - 2024-1 · 1 yr 4 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

CEO & Managing Director

Ameex Technologies

2007-1 - 2022-10 · 15 yrs 10 mos

• Co-Founded Ameex Technologies • Ameex offers complete Digital Transformation Solutions (including Content, Commerce, Digital Experience, Mobile Apps, ChatBot Solutions, AI, ML Personalization, IoT and Data Analytics) to Global Clients

Syndicate Member & Director CUIC

Anna University Chennai

2007-8 - 2010-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

In Feb 2008, Nominated as Syndicate Member by Hon’ble Governor of Tamilnadu for a period of 3yrs. As Director CUIC of the newly formed University, my team was responsible for organizing Campus Placement Drives for the students from 55 Engineering colleges in 13 Districts of Tamilnadu.

Special Officer and Dean

Anna University Chennai

2008-5 - 2010-4 · 2 yrs

Thirukkuvalai, Tamil Nadu, India

Was appointed as the First Special Officer and Dean (I/c) for this new Engineering College. Worked with the team right from its inception.

Senior Sales Manager - Vertical Markets

Moneris

2005-10 - 2006-12 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Started a new vertical market segment to focus on the Ethnic Markets (Asian-American) in USA

Product Marketing Manager

Moneris

2003-11 - 2005-10 · 2 yrs

• Led the product marketing team in US, directing the product planning, product marketing, product support, vendor management, and marketing communications activities of the team for product launch

Senior Software Engineer

Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company)

1997-9 - 2002-7 · 4 yrs 11 mos

• Developed Trunking System Simulator using VC++ and MFCs to simulate real-time environment for sending and receiving IP packets for the X-Zone 911 system