Technology Leader & Digital Transformation Specialist | Product Engineering | Middle East Market Expert

Rajesh Chandramohan is a seasoned technology leader and digital transformation expert with more than 25 years of progressive experience in product engineering, enterprise architecture, and cloud-driven solutions across the Middle East. Over his career, he has successfully guided organizations through complex digital transformation initiatives, enhancing revenue, efficiency, and market position for major players in retail, automotive, and logistics. Rajesh stands out as a leader who bridges the gap between technology and business. His hands-on experience in developing and launching products, paired with a nuanced understanding of the Middle East’s unique commercial, regulatory, and cultural landscape, enables him to craft effective technology strategies

Core Skills & Expertise in Product Engineering

• End-to-End Product Development: Skilled in the full cycle of product engineering, leveraging technologies such as the M.E.R.N stack, Magento Commerce Cloud, GraphQL APIs, and microservices. Notably improved platform performance, reducing TTFB to 328ms.
• Enterprise Architecture: Extensive experience in designing and deploying enterprise solutions (SAP ECC 6.0, Oracle Retail, Oracle eBusiness Suite) for retail and supply chain sectors. These efforts resulted in significant cost savings and revenue growth.
• Cloud & DevOps: Developed robust multi-cloud strategies (AWS, Azure) and SaaS-based models to drive agility, security, and cost efficiency, including implementing modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Adoption of Emerging Technologies: Integrated AI, Blockchain, and Data Analytics to personalize experiences, optimize pricing, and opening new revenue opportunities

Digital Transformation in the Middle East

• Ecommerce Growth: Spearheaded digital initiatives that expanded annual ecommerce revenue from USD 35 Mn for leading supermarkets through platform upgrades, mobile apps, and high-performance search and CDN solutions.
• Operational Excellence: Transformed supply chain operations, implementing warehousing and transport optimizations that led to cost reductions of over USD 12 Million and supported scaling to USD 700+ Million in annual revenue.
• B2B Expansion: Launched and grew B2B ecommerce ventures (BuyGro, BuyParts24) using full-stack technologies, generating USD 40+ Million per year.
• Technology Modernization: Directed board-level programs, securing annual budgets for enterprise-wide transformation in HR, Commerce, and WMS, moving from legacy systems to cloud-native platforms.

Leadership & Strategic Influence

• P&L and Budget Oversight: Managed a $53 Million IT Services practice, excelling in budgeting and delivering substantial cost savings through strategic initiatives like offshoring and open-source adoption.
• Board Collaboration & IT Governance: Effectively communicates technology strategies to senior leadership, securing investments and building strong IT governance aligned with business goals.
• Team Building: Leads diverse, cross-cultural technology teams across the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, overseeing complex programs and transitions.

Regional Experience – Middle East – 12 Years (2013 -2025)

• UAE (Dubai): Chief Information Officer at Ghassan Aboud Group – 3 years
• Qatar: Head of Information Technology at Darwish Holding (FNAC, Rolex, Chanel) – 2 years
• Saudi Arabia: IT Director at Tamimi Markets; Head of IT at Landmark Group Retail – 7 years

Education & Certifications

• Senior Management Program, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC)
• Bachelor of Technology, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NITT)
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI