Ashok Karania Email Address

Business Strategist, Marketer, Entrepreneur, Researcher

InfoStretch is an emerging leader in Software QA/Test Automation and Process Optimization. As a dynamic, young, and innovative organization, we not only think outside of the box, but also go out of our way to tackle information technology challenges for clients in Financial, Health and High Tech industries. InfoStretch delivers high-quality, reliable, and cost effective solutions to clients throughout the US and Asia. We specialize in delivering outsourced business solutions that command deep technology knowledge, process proficiency, and domain expertise within our service areas. InfoStretch is looking to hire Software QA and Test Automation engineer who will be responsible for implementing test automation for functional testing using tools from Mercury or Segue.

I am passionate about helping people and organisations win! My life has been an attempt to positively influence the environment, make an enduring impact and enable holistic success! I have a strong track record in setting up, scaling and transforming technology businesses. I have proven skills and expertise in managing different stages of business growth, contributing to industry think-tanks and mentoring social enterprises. I love building teams and inspiring members to achieve breakthrough goals with strong intent, analytical thinking, open communication, growth mindset and energetic fun environment. Currently, I am driving the strategic alliances at Goldman Sachs and Everstone funded Apexon - a digital engineering service powerhouse. My focus is on building a strong ecosystem of leading and emerging partners to accelerating change and business outcomes for our customers. My deep understanding of disruptive power of technology and customer business strategies help to provide a consultative and trusted advice to CXOs. Previously, I led a technology startup and scaled its hyper growth with robust funding and agile execution. I had the overall ownership of business results and had direct exposure to strategy, sales and business development, finance, human resources, compliance, project management and setup of development centres. As a purpose-driven catalyst of change, I thrive on disruptive and 'game-changing' initiatives - innovation, market entry, new assignments and special projects. I am a highly relationship-driven individual with bias for results and unwavering commitment to values. Sharing success and giving back is at core of everything I do. I and my team are blessed to spearhead Ignite - Infostretch’s philanthropy platform to drive social change and make a lasting impact. Apart from contributing our time and energy, we invest with our digital talent and provide funding for the impactful causes. Ignite unleashes the inherent goodness that lies within all of us! Creating awakened leaders who are using their voices and talent to elevate humanity! I completed my PhD with University of Mumbai and have a MBA from S P Jain. I frequently speak at various conference and events on business, technology & life. A dreamer and a creative soul. A movie fanatic who converted passion for movies into a doctoral research. A voracious reader, an avid blogger and a happy traveler. I am on mission to travel to 100 countries. TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/byLHE_KfAc0 Personal Blog: www.ashokkarania.com Let's catch-up over coffee!