Prasanth Padharthi

Chief Technology Officer @ HONO

About

I am a technology entrepreneur and co-founder focused on building intelligent, scalable, and autonomous enterprise HR platforms powered by Agentic AI.As Co-founder & CTO at HONO, I lead the vision and execution of our AI-first HR technology platform, embedding autonomous agents that orchestrate workflows, automate decisions, and assist employees across the entire lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to payroll and talent management.My focus combines product innovation, platform architecture, and engineering execution, translating emerging AI capabilities into enterprise-ready systems that deliver measurable impact.Technology strategy focus areas:• Agentic AI architectures for enterprise HR workflows• AI copilots and autonomous assistants for workforce operations• LLM orchestration with vector databases and knowledge layers• SaaS platform modernization and cloud-native scalability• Secure enterprise integrations and compliance-ready deploymentsPassionate about building future-ready platforms that empower organizations with intelligent workforce systems and transforming the HR technology landscape

Country

Singapore

City

Singapore

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Enterprise Architecture, SaaS Development, Technology Leadership, Technology Governance, Platform Engineering, Technology Management, C Level Management, IT Strategy, Sencha Touch, Systems Analysis, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Generative AI & Custom GPT Development, Agentic AI & Orchestration Tools, HRMS Product Innovation & Architecture, Solution & Technical Architecture (AI/ML, LLMs, Chatbots), Disruptive Technology Leadership & Evangelism, Organization Skills, MLOps, Large Language Models (LLM), Coaching

Experience

Chief Technology Officer

HONO

2025-10 - Present · 11 mos

Singapore

Lead technology vision and execution for HONO’s evolution into an Agentic AI-powered enterprise HR platform serving global organizations. Key contributions: • Architecting AI-native HRMS platform strategy • Introducing agent-driven workflow automation across employee lifecycle • Building enterprise copilots for HR operations • Leading SaaS modernization initiatives • Scaling integrations ecosystem (ERP, payroll, identity platforms) • Driving platform reliability, security, and compliance readiness • Mentoring engineering leadership across multiple product streams Technology strategy focus areas: • Agentic AI architecture for enterprise workflow automation • AI copilots embedded across HR lifecycle platforms • LLM orchestration with vector databases and enterprise knowledge layers • SaaS platform modernization and cloud-native scalability • Enterprise integrations across ERP, payroll, and identity ecosystems • Secure and compliant AI adoption in production environments

Head of Disruptive Technologies | Driving Generative AI Innovation in HR Tech @ HONO

HONO

2023-5 - 2025-10 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Singapore

• Lead the design, development and implementation of Agentic AI solutions within HONO's modular HRMS platform. • Spearhead the adoption of innovative AI use cases across various HR functions, enhancing user experiences. • Architected a suite of autonomous AI Agents, accelerating workflows and decision-making processes.

Senior Technology Innovation Manager

Ramco Systems

2022-6 - 2023-5 · 1 yr

Singapore

• Spearheaded innovation initiatives across HR, Aviation, and Aviation MRO sectors at Ramco Systems Innovation Lab. • Developed AI/ML solutions, including NLP-powered chatbots and ML analytics, to enhance operational efficiency. • Implemented vision detection for anomaly identification in MRO warehouses, streamlining supply chain processes.

Innovation Lead

Ramco Systems

2017-10 - 2022-5 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Singapore

• Led the Innovation Lab team at Ramco Systems to explore and develop cutting-edge technologies. • Spearheaded the development of a Chatbot for HRMS, aiming for a zero UI experience. • Innovated a Facial Recognition-based Time & Attendance system to enhance workforce management efficiency.

Senior System Analyst

Ramco Systems

2016-10 - 2017-9 · 1 yr

Chennai Area, India

System Analyst

Ramco Systems

2014-4 - 2016-9 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Chennai

• Led the rollout of Ramco ERP products, focusing on HR, ERP, and Aviation MRO solutions. • Developed hybrid mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms using a low-code/no-code framework. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and user experience.

Program Analyst

Ramco Systems

2010-11 - 2014-3 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Greater Chennai Area

• Managed client-side scripting for both mobility devices and desktop applications, ensuring a seamless user experience. • Developed applications using Sencha Touch for mobile platforms and ExtJS for desktop environments. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and user interface design.