Meet
the Team
A global team with deep
ecommerce and business roots
Our Leadership Team
Hands-on and passionate about client success
Rahul Gedupudi
Co-Founder
Rahul applies his knowledge of technology systems and the industry to foster client relationships and identify new opportunities. When he's not working, Rahul enjoys endurance driving with the fastest cars he can get his hands on. He is a massive fan of German Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher.
Viren Choudary
Co-Founder
Viren works closely with the CEO to establish an overall strategy for Kensium, along with synchronizing operational direction with Kensium's long-term goals.
He is a successful entrepreneur and likes anything car related
Richard Grossi
CEO
Richard is one of Kensium's founders and an experienced senior executive with a track record of driving strategic initiatives, achieving business growth, and sound financial management.
At Kensium, Richard worked with his partners to establish a relationship with Acumatica and enter the e-commerce industry, which has become the organization's core competency.
Richard left Kensium in 2020 to work on several personal projects. He rejoined the company in 2023 as CEO to help continue the company's growth.
Management
Responsible and responsive leaders
Ajit Das
Chief Revenue Officer
With over 25+ years of total work experience in business development, client management, contract management, project delivery, people management, and related activities, Ajit is proficient in operations, sales, and management.
Using his excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, Ajit ensures smooth offshore operations and delivery.
Ted Stenstrom
Chief Sales Officer
Ted is responsible for establishing strategic business partnerships and providing strategies, advice, and tools to maintain those relationships. Ted has over ten years of experience in selling eCommerce solutions and is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to knowledge about the industry.
Ted is a huge Chicago Blackhawks fan and watches hockey as often as he can.
Raghav Sista
Chief Delivery Officer
Raghav has over 22 years’ overall experience of which he has spent 20 years in ERP Consulting, Account Management, Practice Management, Organizational Consulting and Restructuring. He is adept at Practice Building, Pre-sales, Account Management, Delivery Management, System design, Change Management Strategies- aimed at improving baseline revenues. His experience covers areas ranging from ERP consulting to the various other mission critical facets of ERP consulting. His stints in start-ups has enabled him to achieve insights into translating business practices into feasible business models. He has driven alliance initiatives with Oracle to augment sales efforts in the MEA region particularly in the Oracle E-biz space.
He has a proven ability to deliver substantial revenue through well-managed on-time projects, acquisitions, and business process remodeling.
On a persona front, he’s been a three time BBC Wildlife Photographer of the year between 2009-2012. His work is on display in the Bombay Natural History Museum with footnotes from Salim Ali.
Operations
Supporting our teams and innovating our business
Sharmilaa Kannan
VP, Human Resources
As Vice President of Human Resources, Sharmilaa Kanaan lives by the adage, “Take care of your employees, and they will take care of you.” With over 16 years of experience in HR functions, including core operations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and L&D, she is an invaluable asset to Kensium.
Sharmilaa has the distinct honor of being recognized as one of the HR 40 under 40 Leaders of 2019 and received the Most Innovative Training Leader award in the Asia-Pacific in 2018.
When Sharmilaa isn’t working, she enjoys DIY projects, reading, and spending time with her daughter.
Sales & Marketing
The knowledge to steer you in the right direction
Mike Davies
Director, ERP Sales
Mike is responsible for all Acumatica ERP sales and business development activities here at Kensium. He has over 20 years of experience selling distribution and manufacturing business solutions and holds multiple Acumatica certifications.
Away from work, he enjoys traveling, watching soccer, and spending time with his wife and kids.
Durga Prasad A
Sr. Director, Client Success
Durga Prasad is an experienced Client Success and Professional Services leader providing the strategic client management practice vision at Kensium. He leverages Kensium’s capabilities to steer the client towards helping them achieve their intended goals.
A strong Client advocate with more than 2 decades of Commerce and Retail industry experience, he takes personally the success of a client.
He is a big fan of Master Chef television series, and he himself is a good cook, and loves experimenting with various cuisines and recipes.
Victoria Chuidian
Director, Social Media and Creative Services
Victoria manages External Digital Marketing Services for Kensium’s Creative Service department, as well as oversees social media for Kensium. With over 11 years’ experience in creative marketing strategy across several industries, she has a unique talent for amplifying both niche and general products and services.
She is passionate about customer success and innovative engagement techniques. Her personal interests include dogs, gardening, and cooking.
Delivery
Accountable and seasoned on hundreds of B2B and B2C projects
Richard Parr
VP, Creative Services
Richard is an award-winning creative leader with 25 years of experience in digital branding and design solutions.
In his spare time, he collects 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints with an emphasis on the artists; Hiroshige, Kunichika, and Yoshitoshi.
John Masi
Director, Acumatica Implementations
John supports Kensium's clients in using Acumatica and other Kensium products on the Acumatica Platform, including the Product Configurator, eCommerce Connectors, Payment Gateways, and Sales Tax integrations.
John enjoys playing golf, traveling to the Caribbean, and a good single-malt Scotch. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Laura.
Mike Gill
VP, Fusion (Products)
With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Mike has a background in building applications and product-based companies. He joined Kensium with the August 2022 acquisition of Fusion Software, of which he was the Founder and CEO. In his Product Development capacity, Mike oversees existing product enhancements and builds the product portfolio.
Mike makes furniture and restores old cars to keep him out of trouble.
Saikumar C
Director, Solution Architecture
With over twenty-four years of experience across Telecom, ecommerce, and ERP verticals, Sai brings vast knowledge. He is also involved in the architecture of Kensium products and the supported features.
Outside work, Sai enjoys spending time with his family, binge-watching web series, and reading fiction, mystery, and crime. He is a foodie and loves exploring all types of vegetarian food.
Shyam Nair
VP, Development
Shyam has extensive knowledge of the Acumatica ERP system implementations, support, and Business Application processes. He has successfully set up and led the global Help Desk and manages Delivery Operations.
Solid background in the implementation life cycle, and support process for ERP and Business Application systems.