Shailesh Kulkarni, Co-Founder of Altzor, brings over 25 years of profound experience in engineering, delivery, and technology leadership. He has dedicated his career to scaling global product engineering functions and driving complex, large-scale digital transformation initiatives across multiple industries.
At Altzor, Shailesh leverages his extensive depth to establish a next-generation AI-native engineering partner. His primary focus is helping customers accelerate success through intelligent systems, highly scalable architectures, and future-ready digital ecosystems.
Shailesh built his expertise in cloud platforms, microservices, and AI-native delivery models while consistently mentoring leaders. His leadership philosophy is built on the belief that technology scales most effectively when people feel genuinely empowered, allowing him to seamlessly blend technical excellence with human-centered leadership.
Girish Chandra, Co-founder of Altzor Digital Solutions, brings over 28 years of experience in technology strategy and product leadership. He helps global enterprises prepare for the AI era by combining deep engineering roots with a passion for building high-performance teams.
At Altzor, Girish drives the company’s AI-first mandate—unifying data readiness, platform engineering, and intelligent automation for enterprises and ISVs. His leadership mantra centers on three pillars: alignment, curiosity, and disciplined execution—the true catalysts for organizational greatness.
Beyond business, Girish is an active thought leader and mentor to early-stage founders. He holds an engineering degree from Walchand College of Engineering and an MBA from Wright State University. Away from work, he is a world percussionist who views music and cross-cultural collaboration as essential fuel for innovation.
Stephen Forte
Strategic Advisor
As a Strategic Advisor to Altzor, Stephen Forte guides innovation and high-velocity growth strategy. He leverages extensive experience scaling ISVs and enterprises to ensure Altzor's AI-first approach aligns with scalable business models and global investment trends.
Stephen is the Managing Partner at Fresco Capital, bringing profound expertise in venture investing and enterprise technology. As a successful serial entrepreneur and thought leader on the future of AI and software engineering, he excels at scaling firms and identifying early-stage, talented startups.
An avid Himalayan enthusiast and Everest trekker, Stephen embodies a philosophy of tackling monumental challenges with discipline. Based in Menlo Park, USA, he actively contributes to the global tech ecosystem as an investor and mentor.
Ashish Achrekar
Strategic Advisor
As a Strategic Advisor for North America, Ashish Achrekar advises Altzor on business strategy and growth across the US and Canada. His counsel is underpinned by over two decades of leadership in BFSI technology and product innovation.
He has a distinguished history of founding and scaling multiple fintech ventures, giving him unique insight into rapid market expansion, productization, and navigating complex financial technology ecosystems. This experience ensures Altzor's services meet critical market needs.
Ashish is also a passionate mentor and an active angel investor, continually seeking to empower the next generation of innovators. Based in Toronto, he provides strategic foresight on emerging North American technology trends.
