Management Team

Nirav Patel, CEO of Mastech, drives growth through innovation and high-performance teams. With 20+ years of experience, he scaled Cognizant’s Communications and Bristlecone’s AI-led supply chain business.

A CNBC CEO Council and Forbes Technology Council member, Patel holds a computer science degree from Madras University and is an HBS Advanced Management alumnus. Based in Dallas, he mentors young leaders and advocates for STEM education.

Kannan Sugantharaman is the Chief Financial and Operations Officer at Mastech, a leading provider of digital transformation and IT talent solutions. Since joining in April 2025, Kannan has been instrumental in driving enterprise-wide transformation, integrating financial discipline with operational excellence to accelerate Mastech’s evolution into a Data and AI-focused services company. He oversees the company’s global Finance, Operations, HR, Technology Transformation, and Governance functions.

With over 25 years of experience across financial management, business leadership, and operational strategy, Kannan brings a unique blend of strategic vision and execution focus. Prior to Mastech, he served as the CFO of Omega Healthcare, where he led global finance, governance, and investor relations, and spearheaded a multi-year business transformation initiative spanning Sales, Delivery, Finance, HR, M&A, and Technology. Earlier, he held senior leadership roles at Cognizant Technology Solutions and Sutherland Global Services, and began his career at KPMG.

Beyond the corporate realm, Kannan is deeply committed to community development. He plays an active role in grassroots social impact initiatives focused on education, livelihoods, and women’s empowerment, and serves as Director of Community Service (Development) at the Rotary Club of Madras East.

Kannan is a Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Debasis (Deb) Satpathy is an accomplished business leader with nearly 20 years of global experience. As the Chief Revenue Officer, Deb brings extensive experience across revenue growth, go-to-market strategy, business development, strategic alliances, and data-driven transformation. He has deep expertise in Data and AI, leading commercial teams and incubating AI product businesses. His global experience spans roles across LTM, IGATE, Wipro and Satyam Computers. Deb holds a bachelor's in technology from Utkal University and is certified in multiple Data and analytics technologies.

As Vice President, Delivery and Transformation for Mastech's Talent Business, Vivek Jain is building a modern, AI-led engine for how we source, deploy, and manage talent across core operations, our Talent Marketplace, and market capabilities. Vivek brings more than two decades of experience in workforce strategy, transformation, and scaling global technology organizations. Over the course of his career, he spent 16 years building teams catering to Digital Business Solutions.

Peter is a seasoned business leader with more than three decades of experience driving data and analytics led transformation across banking, financial services, insurance, and fintech. A trusted advisor to C-suite executives, he brings deep expertise in strategy, sales, and go-to-market leadership. Peter previously held senior roles at Informatica, Paradigm Technology, Dorado, and Ellie Mae, shaping industry-leading data management and analytics solutions. He holds degrees in Marketing and Applied Statistics and an MBA in Finance, combining strong commercial vision with technical insight to deliver measurable business impact.

As the General Counsel, Jenna heads the legal, compliance, immigration as well as the admin functions at Mastech. Jenna has spent over 20 years with Mastech, beginning her tenure as part of IGATE Clinical Research – a former subsidiary of Mastech – before moving to become Corporate Counsel of IT talent and services. Jenna played a key role in the spin-off of Mastech from iGATE and the acquisition of InfoTrellis. Jenna is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Jefferson College.

Sandhya is an accomplished HR leader with over two decades of global experience. She has successfully steered the people agenda for fast-growing global capability centers and engineering R&D hubs like Aptiv and Walmart. Prior to that, she held senior HR roles at Cognizant and HCL Technologies, where she led functions including Strategic HR Business Partnering, Talent Supply Chain, Diversity & Inclusion, and Internal Communications. Her strengths lie in partnering with business leaders to align talent with growth strategy and in creating compelling, purpose-driven employee experiences.

She is an alumna of BITS Pilani, holding dual degrees in MSc (Hons) Biological Sciences and Master of Management Studies (Hons).

Jacob Samuel joins Mastech as Chief Business Officer, Consumer and Connected Retail, where he leads efforts to shape clients’ digital transformations through a systematic and strategic lens. He brings deep strategic insight and a proven track record of connecting customer-centric outcomes with business goals, while approaching product development with ingenuity. Jacob has cultivated an innovative problem-solving mindset, combining design thinking, service thinking, and systems thinking to drive meaningful impact.

Shipra is a seasoned AI and analytics leader with nearly two decades of experience in building data-driven products and industry solutions. She has led large-scale digital transformation and AI initiatives across global enterprises, having held leadership roles at Bristlecone and Mu Sigma. Her expertise spans AI strategy, data science, and supply chain innovation, with a strong focus on solving complex business challenges through technology. She holds a robust academic foundation in technology and analytics and is recognized for her collaborative leadership and product innovation mindset.

Saurabh Sharma serves as Chief Business Officer for the Diversified Business Unit, bringing over 25 years of leadership in the IT industry. He has driven transformation and growth across Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Logistics. Saurabh has previously held senior roles at Cognizant, Ciklum, and Guidehouse, where he led AI-enabled innovation, analytics modernization, and large-scale cloud and customer experience transformations for Fortune 500 clients worldwide.