Leadership Team

President and Chief Executive Officer, Mastech Digital Nirav Patel is the CEO of Mastech Digital, leading its growth with a customer-centric approach, innovative technologies, and high-performance teams. A seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience, he has built and scaled multibillion-dollar businesses globally.

Before Mastech, Patel was President and CEO of Bristlecone, where he transformed it into a Data and AI-led supply chain powerhouse, achieving significant growth. Earlier, he scaled Cognizant’s Communications, Media, and Technology business to $2 billion in annual revenue as Senior Vice President.

A recognized thought leader, Patel is part of the CNBC CEO Council and Forbes Technology Council. He holds a computer science degree from Madras University and is an HBS Advanced Management alumnus. Based in Dallas, he mentors young leaders and champions STEM education and innovation.

Kannan Sugantharaman is an accomplished global finance and operations leader with deep expertise in scaling and transforming complex business environments. As the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, he oversees global Finance and Operations functions. Prior to joining Mastech Digital, Kannan held key leadership roles at Omega Healthcare and Cognizant Technology Solutions, where he played a pivotal role in driving operational transformation, enhancing executional rigor, and delivering strong financial outcomes across international markets. Known for his collaborative leadership style and practical mindset, he brings a track record of aligning cross-functional teams toward shared business goals. Kannan is a qualified Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Madras. He also earned his MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

As the Chief Delivery Officer, Jit leads the unified delivery function of Mastech Digital, integrating the combined strengths of Data & Analytics and IT Staffing to deliver increased value to clients at higher efficiencies. Jit has 27 years of experience in various industries and international markets as a Business Transformation leader. Through his leadership, Jit has successfully guided organizations through significant transformations and has established and expanded delivery operations at LTIMindtree, Cognizant, Wipro, and DSQ.

Jit has focused on building lasting connections and strong relationships throughout his career with customers and partners, as well as policymakers and community members. His expertise extends to Digital Transformation, AI, Data and Talent Transformation, and Change Management.

Jit holds an MBA in Marketing from Andhra University and a Bachelors in Technology from Nagarjuna University. He is currently pursuing his PhD (Executive Fellow Program in Management) at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad.

VV, as he is called, is responsible for managing all facets of HR at Mastech – including Talent Acquisition, Employee Care, and Organizational Development. VV brings with him 20 years of experience in global people management. Prior to Mastech, he had a successful tenure with NESS Technologies where he spent over five years as Vice President – Human Resources & Professional Services. Prior to joining NESS, VV ran his own HR services company, IntellQuest as an entrepreneur. VV has spent almost 10 years with Mastech/IGATE before that. VV has also held senior HR positions working for TCS and Syntel in Mumbai, India. VV is an E-MBA graduate from Katz School of Business, University of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and is also associated with ‘Real Men Wear Pink’, a charitable cause toward breast cancer awareness.

As the General Counsel, Jenna heads the legal as well as the admin functions at Mastech Digital. Jenna has around 15 years of experience including 13 years at Mastech Digital. She was earlier the Corporate Counsel and was also part of IGATE Clinical Research – a former subsidiary of Mastech Digital. Jenna played a key role in the divesture of the subsidiary. Jenna holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Jefferson College. She is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and TechAlliance. Jenna is associated with the Faith Formation at Mother of Sorrows as a teacher of kindergarten children.

Philippe Bourdon is a seasoned IT executive with a strong focus on cybersecurity, digital transformation, and infrastructure management. As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Mastech Digital, he spearheads efforts to secure the company’s digital assets and lead its technological innovation. Philippe’s expertise extends across disaster recovery, vendor management, infrastructure, and the software development life cycle (SDLC), making him a versatile leader in the IT landscape.

Philippe holds a Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor’s degree from Western Connecticut State University. He has further honed his global business skills with certifications from the Yale School of Management.

Outside of his professional career, Philippe is dedicated to philanthropy. He was honored with the 2013 Leadership Award from the March of Dimes for his volunteer efforts and continues to support organizations like Doctors Without Borders and CHADD.org,, which focus on global health and ADHD awareness.

Jacob Samuel comes to Mastech InfoTrellis as Senior Vice President and leader of the Integrated Digital Transformation practice, where leads the efforts in shaping clients’ digital transformations with a systematic and strategic perspective. Jacob brings unique strategic insights and a successful track record of connecting customer-centric outcomes with business goals and approaching product development with an ingenious touch. He has cultivated an innovative outlook toward problem-solving, combining design, service, and systems thinking.

Kishalay, or “KG,” commonly known, is a strategic leader with 16 years of experience across various technology roles. He began his career at Infosys leading engineering and consulting teams and then joined Mastech InfoTrellis as a Principal. Over time, KG has moved up the ranks to become the Vice President of our North American Operations and deliver complete digital transformation solutions to clients across numerous industries.

Mike has over 19 years of experience in successfully running sales and revenue functions for staffing and technology companies. He spent 16 years in Hudson IT – a company acquired by Mastech Digital in 2015. At Mastech Digital, Mike leads and manages the company’s US-based sales teams and is responsible for sales strategy and increasing revenue and profitability across Mastech Digital’s sales divisions. Prior to this, Mike was the Director of Sales at Hudson IT and Director of Recruiting at TMP Worldwide. Mike has also worked with SystemOne and Orlando Magic and is currently associated with the Leadership Orlando – America’s largest community leadership program. Mike holds an MBA from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida. Mike loves pop culture and is also a coach for youth sports in Orlando.

Babu Venkatachalapathy is a seasoned IT industry leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Vice President and Head of the Offshore Business Unit at Mastech Digital. As part of his role, he consults with global organizations on digital transformation program optimization, driven by setting up and running resources and teams at offshore locations. He leads teams at Mastech Digital that help identify, onboard, and deliver ongoing technology programs to customers. Babu holds a Master of Business Administration from California Coast University and an Advanced Management Program certificate from The Wharton School.

With over 15 years of experience, all of which is at Mastech Digital, Shipra Sharma is a young achiever in the company. She has successfully led the recruiting practice servicing the direct sales teams and over the years, has brought in significant operational efficiencies in her function. She has increased the profitability of her function consistently during her tenure in the company as a recruiting leader. Shipra holds an MBA in HR and is part of the industry groups such as SIA, Techserve and The Table group. Shipra is a certified Predictive Analyst and enjoys traveling.