Leadership Team

Leadership Philosophy

We believe the best leaders grow teams, not hierarchies. Our leadership culture is collaborative, hands-on, and rooted in mentorship — ensuring every engineer has visibility, ownership, and purpose in what they build.

We lead by example — staying close to the code, the client, and the problem being solved.

Naveen Gainedi

Founder & CEO

Naveen brings over two decades of experience in data, cloud, and AI transformation. He founded DataGrokr with a simple goal — to build a company where engineering excellence and client outcomes go hand in hand. Naveen leads strategy, delivery, and growth, ensuring every engagement reflects the company’s ethos of trust, clarity, and technical depth.

Arul Sharma

Head of Data Engineering

Arul leads DataGrokr’s Data Engineering practice, driving the design and delivery of modern data platforms for clients across industries. Arul is passionate about mentoring teams and turning complex data problems into elegant engineering outcomes.

Selvakumar Ponnusamy

Head of Cloud Engineering

Selva heads the Cloud Engineering practice at DataGrokr, helping clients modernize their Cloud infrastructure. He has professional certifications in AWS, Azure and GCP. Selva’s leadership blends technical rigor with a focus on operational excellence.

Rebekah Gainedi

Head of People & Culture

Rebekah leads HR and People Operations at DataGrokr, shaping a culture where engineers can learn, grow, and thrive. She brings a thoughtful balance of structure and empathy — ensuring people practices align with both business goals and individual aspirations. Her focus on people-first systems has been central to DataGrokr’s growth and retention success.