Chandan Rajah
Group Chief Technology Officer
Chandan Rajah, Chief Technology Officer, is a highly respected technology leader with more than 25 years of experience at the forefront of deep tech development. His expertise lies in the translation of cutting-edge research into scalable systems that support the complex computational requirements of advanced AI workloads. At Northern Data, he defines and drives the Group’s technology roadmap, ensuring the delivery of high-performance platforms that underpin the company’s AI cloud and computing services.
Chandan’s career spans leadership roles across high-growth startups and global technology firms, where he has consistently advanced innovation and product excellence. A first leader in this space, he founded a pioneering AI company and successfully led it to a positive exit over 15 years ago. In his most recent role, he served as a senior technical leader at a rapidly expanding AI startup, where he shaped the core technology stack and guided the organization through a period of significant growth and maturity. He has also held senior positions at two of the world’s largest technology companies, delivering the generative AI strategy for AWS and leading world-class engineering teams at Facebook.
His leadership philosophy is grounded in data driven decision making and fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and continuous learning. He is a recognized voice in the industry, frequently speaking on AI, cloud architecture, and the future of computing. His career reflects a deep commitment to building robust, forward-looking technological foundations that power the next generation of digital innovation.
