Our Leaders
Meet the leaders shaping our future
Andy Gaur is the CEO and the Founder of Compunnel Inc. With his entrepreneurial drive, value-based leadership, and focused approach, Andy has evolved a successful, profitable business to continually meet the changing market and customer demands with effective technology, learning, and staffing solutions for over 30 years. His extensive IT market knowledge and expertise in business growth strategy have turned Compunnel into one of the fastest-growing software and consulting organizations, serving Fortune companies and bringing in over $550 million in annual sales.
Andy has funded many startup information technology companies, all of which are wholly or partially owned by Compunnel, Inc. Andy holds executive/board-level positions in each of these companies. His works have been recognized with numerous industry awards, including “Enterprise Company of the Year” and “Internet Innovator”. Most recently, he was included in SIA’s Staffing 100 North America List for 2022, an elite grouping of leaders who are shaping the staffing industry with their incredible vision.
Under his leadership, Compunnel has been featured over 11 times in the prestigious Inc.5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list. Andy embarked on a focused growth strategy to successfully take Compunnel’s technology solutions business to the next level. With a timely response to customer and market demands, he achieves this by continually expanding the company’s service offerings in specialized areas of IT and the overall business footprint through several targeted acquisitions.
Andy earned a Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University.
Rakesh Shah is the President and Chief Financial Officer of Compunnel, charting the company’s overall strategy. For 3 decades, he has been navigating Compunnel’s upward journey across diverse lines of business. Holding a degree in Computer Science from the prestigious M.S. University along with an in-depth understanding of the financial and technical sides of the IT industry, Rakesh astutely drives Compunnel’s business strategy, vision, and fiscal management. Before taking over the responsibility of spearheading Compunnel’s growth, he led the frontlines and provided consulting services to several Fortune 500 companies including AT&T, J&J, Bristol Myers Squibb, and the New York Times. Across the industry, he is recognized as a leader with a great ability to understand an enterprise’s unique needs and conceptualize tech-driven, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to meet them. He is guiding Compunnel’s mission of utilizing innovation and technology to deliver a total experience to all business stakeholders.
Sakshi serves as the Global Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Cybersecurity Consulting Practice at Compunnel. With over 15 years of experience across diverse Cybersecurity domains, she has a proven track record of steering critical initiatives that enable organizations to strengthen their security postures and proactively address cyber threats. Her expertise spans various security areas, including Data Security and Governance, privacy, cloud security, application security, and identity and access management.
Sakshi has led Cybersecurity teams responsible for safeguarding hundreds of thousands of employees worldwide and developed global data security posture management services aligned with international privacy and compliance standards. She has also overseen large-scale identity and access management projects and provided strategic guidance on key regulations, such as CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI/DSS.
At Compunnel, she leads comprehensive security strategies to protect internal operations while helping clients enhance their cybersecurity defenses. Her insights continue to elevate security across industries in the face of evolving threats.
Keith leads Compunnel Healthcare (our dedicated arm for healthcare talent solutions), responsible for overseeing the overall operations including client relations, training and development of recruitment and sales teams, financial planning, and revenue projections. Keith believes in never staying still and always shifting and moving to make changes where none have been made before. Applying this philosophy, he has brought change to various legislative areas impacting the healthcare workforce. With over 4 decades of rich experience in the healthcare industry, he has deep practical knowledge of the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and university segments. He serves as an advisor on several regional and national Boards within and outside of the workforce industry and the Staffing Association. An active member of the communities that he is a part of, Keith is on the Board of Directors of his Condominium Association and the local Jewish Synagogue where he also volunteers regularly.
Karthik is Compunnel’s Chief Technology Officer, responsible for developing the company’s strategies for utilizing technological resources. He has over 3 decades of diverse IT experience in global technology operations. Karthik specializes in designing and architecting software applications for the web and enterprise. He has extensive experience in developing viable IT solutions for complex business needs. He also specializes in developing mobile, social and collaborative learning solutions. Utilizing his deep expertise has engineered a collaborative learning platform that bridges the gap between formal and informal learning. Karthik leads the initiative for leveraging emerging technologies and trends to develop value-added digital solutions. A strategic thinker with strong business acumen, he is navigating Compunnel’s foray into newer technological domains that can yield a competitive advantage.
Nirav V. Shah has led the charge as the Vice President of Professional Services for nearly 12 years. With profound experience in strategic staffing solutions, he has provided invaluable support to industry-leading companies across the healthcare and B2B sectors, helping them overcome staffing challenges with innovative strategies. Specializing in developing new corporate businesses and managing placements, Nirav has propelled exponential growth within his organization while consistently enhancing client engagement.
He also serves as the key liaison to clients, and his keen understanding of the nuanced technical and commercial aspects of staffing projects has earned him preferred vendor status with premier Bay Area companies. His leadership in the company’s financial management, from budgeting to reporting to the CEO, and his role in transitioning the company to a cloud-based CRM system underscore his breadth of expertise and adaptability. His insights and forward-thinking approach are empowering Professional Staffing Services to harness innovative staffing strategies that have the potential to redefine the industry.
Lalitha has completed 24 years as a financial professional in Compunnel, setting an example of consistency, perseverance, and conscious leadership. She holds an MBA from Osmania University – Hyderabad, India, and has navigated her career around the belief that collaboration yields better results than competition. “Collaborating for excellence offers better results than competing for excellence,” says Lalitha. Driven by this notion she has successfully cultivated an atmosphere of mutual support and equal opportunities that embodies conscious leadership. Lalitha’s strategic leadership style transcends statistics as she actively experiments with novel concepts for scalable growth, embracing data and unearthing its narratives, which have been successful across platforms. Lalitha is also a voracious reader who consistently strives for personal and professional growth.
Himanshu Kumar is serving Compunnel as the Vice President of Digital Solutions. Possessing a rich experience of 17 years in architecting, designing, and developing IT solutions, he has helped industry-leading global enterprises across healthcare, hospitality, and B2B sectors solve critical challenges with cutting-edge innovations. Himanshu specializes in tailoring e-commerce solutions that drive exponential revenue growth along with continually enhancing audience engagement. A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist and e-commerce developer who also possesses an MBA in Information Technology from the Sikkim Manipal University, he has an astute understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of IT projects. He utilizes his diverse expertise to lead Compunnel in delivering customer-focused, growth-oriented, and cost-efficient solutions across AI/ML, data and analytics, cloud computing, and intelligent automation to the company’s global customer base. His insights are enabling Compunnel to harness AI/ML and other intelligent technologies to develop innovations that can be game changers for different industries.
With an enriched background spanning 19 years in Global Technology and Recruitment, my expertise seamlessly integrates Collaborative and cross-functional Business Management, Solution and Strategic Sales, and Consulting-led engagements across diverse verticals.
My proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has been instrumental in bridging the gap between initial product ideation and its final retirement, ensuring products meet market demands while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability. By optimizing each phase of the product’s life, from inception to sunset, I’ve helped organizations drive innovation, reduce time-to-market, and boost ROI.
Guiding vast IT sales campaigns and nurturing post-sales relationships with premier enterprise organizations has been a cornerstone of my career. My leadership influence extends across varied global markets, including NAS, LAD, EMEA, and JAPAC, underlining my ability to adapt, inspire, and deliver in multicultural environments.
Certifications on: CCWP, Six Sigma Black Belt, CSM
Amit leads sales and talent delivery across niche industries including IT, Engineering, Finance, and Healthcare, serving clients throughout North America, Canada, India. With a focus on exceptional leadership and strategic planning, he consistently drives successful client and consulting initiatives. Amit excels at building strong partnerships with both consultants and clients, leveraging over 28 years of industry experience to foster highly motivated teams that deliver exceptional value and service.
During his 24+ year tenure at Compunnel, Amit has spearheaded record-setting profitable growth and has been recognized for his significant contributions. He played a pivotal role in launching a key division that achieved substantial sales growth. His leadership spans industries such as eLearning, IT consulting, and outsourcing, where he has held various leadership roles.
Amit holds an MBA in International Business Management from FORE-Maastricht School of Management, The Netherlands.
Anita Pathak, Compunnel’s esteemed Vice President of Consulting, brings an impressive 18+ years of IT industry experience, spanning various sub-niches including Staff Augmentation, Project Offshore Services, and Presales. She possesses robust expertise in IT Consulting and Vendor Management, along with a flair for requirement gathering, sales pitching, and client interaction. Anita’s extraordinary relationship-building and negotiation skills have been instrumental in expanding Compunnel’s business reach. As a leader, she proficiently guides large cross-functional teams toward executing key projects, resulting in value-added services that have earned high recognition from clients. Anita’s deep understanding of the IT industry, strategic thinking, and commitment to excellence make her an irreplaceable asset in Compunnel’s leadership cadre.
Vinayak Rampalli has extensive industry experience in various engineering fields and started his career in the IT industry as a programmer. With dedication, focus, and hard work, Vinayak soon climbed the corporate ladder from a programmer to become a leader of the human capital transformation group. Vinayak has more than 30 years of experience in managing the sales and operations of IT staffing, and with the help of a dedicated team, he has been instrumental in strengthening Compunnel’s position as a powerhouse of digital talent. Vinayak holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Osmania University, India, and a Master’s in Computer Science from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Ashish Yadav, the esteemed Sales Vice President of Compunnel Inc., propels company growth with his vast experience and sales expertise. As the architect behind a myriad of sales initiatives, he leads by paving the path to success. He meticulously manages the sales pipeline and forges pivotal partnerships, reflecting his vision for the company’s sales roadmap. Ashish’s keen financial intellect guides his profit and loss assessments while his profound understanding of the market leads to the creation of novel strategies for product and service introductions.
Ashish’s leadership is as notable as his sales acumen. He champions a vibrant work environment by fostering enduring relationships with his team and continually elevating their performance. Under his steady leadership, the team thrives, consistently surpassing set targets. With Ashish at the helm, Compunnel Inc. enjoys a trajectory of steady growth and prosperity, underscoring his invaluable contribution to the organization.
Sonal Arora is an experienced HR professional with 17+ years of expertise in various aspects of HR management. She has spearheaded various facets of HR including Shared Services, Compliance, People & Culture and Workforce management. Adept at structuring creative HR policies to source, engage and retain talent. With a proven track record in executing organizational-level projects, Sonal brings extensive experience in HR digitization, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestment initiatives, and automation. Her participative leadership style fosters collaboration, and teamwork, creating a positive work environment, with a strategic mindset and forward-thinking approach. She is reshaping talent practices and driving innovation at Compunnel.
Sonal has management certifications from IIM Rohtak, NLP certified professional, a career mentor by heart, and a speaker at various educational forums.
Prema Roddam leads Compunnel’s legal and compliance functions as In-House General Counsel, ensuring operations are guided by strong governance and legal foresight. Known for her strategic thinking and industry depth, she has advised leading organizations across IT, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Her role is key to Compunnel’s risk management and global growth, and her leadership fosters a culture of trust and accountability.
A seasoned legal leader, Prema has a strong record of advising high-growth organizations across telecom, IT, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and entertainment. Her counsel spans governance, contract management, litigation strategy, regulatory affairs, intellectual property, and global mobility. Recognized for her contributions to the legal field, she received the 2025 NJBiz Leaders in Law Award and was named to the 2025 ROI-NJ Legal Influencers List.
Beyond her corporate role, Prema advocates for social impact and community development. She serves on the board of the South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey and holds leadership roles with Manavi Inc. and the Akshaya Patra Foundation USA, driving initiatives focused on justice and education.
Nishant Sachdeva is the Vice President at Compunnel Inc., where he leverages over two decades of experience in digital sales and strategic growth to drive organizational success. A graduate with a Master’s Degree in International Business from the University of Cumbria (UK), Nishant has worked with several Fortune 500 companies, mid-market organizations, and startups, helping them scale their digital initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve measurable results.
A creative thought leader in cutting-edge technologies, Nishant has played a pivotal role in helping organizations innovate and stay ahead in a competitive landscape. He has anchored strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Microsoft and driven success by fostering collaboration and building high-performing teams.
At Compunnel, Nishant’s leadership has been instrumental in designing innovative sales models, advancing IT staffing solutions, and enabling organizations to navigate the complexities of digital transformation. His commitment to customer success, integrity, and teamwork makes him a trusted partner for businesses seeking sustainable growth.
