Board Of Directors

Kishore Dutt Atluri - Founder, President & Joint Managing Director

A Post graduate in Computer Application from University of Hyderabad, Mr. Kishore Dutt Atluri, co-founded Zen Technologies in 1993 with primary objective of designing and developing training Simulators for Defence and Security forces.

Since the inception of Zen he has been responsible in designing and delivering state of the art training solutions and simulators to the Defense and Security forces. He has a deep insight of simulation technology and its application for defense and the homeland security. Under his guidance, Zen has grown manifold to become one of the prime contractors to the Indian Army. He has over 21 patents in his name and he is also in-charge of all Defense marketing activities at Zen, both domestically and internationally.

He has been instrumental in development of Zen’s range of Virtual, Live Simulation systems, including simulators for Infantry, Armoured Corps, Mech Forces, and Air Defense which cater to the needs of Police Forces, Central Police Organization, Civilian and Miners. His primary roles include technology direction and product development aligned with company’s strategy.

Ashok Atluri - Chairman & Managing Director

Ashok Atluri, a PG Diploma holder in Applied Computer Science, is instrumental in designing the simulators on the Windows-Intel platforms to ensure the products are simple to use and meet industry standards. He received the "Small Scale Entrepreneur of the Year" award from Hyderabad Management Association in 1998.

Mr. M. Ravi Kumar - Whole Time Director

M. Ravi Kumar has 20 plus years of experience in the software industry. He worked in Bureau of Data Processing Services (BDPS) (1979-85), Nova Computers Private Limited (1986-90) and as Director at the Institute of Engineers. He is a technocrat and an expert in Systems Programming and Robotics. He is actively involved in the design and development of the present range of simulators for the company in his role as Head, R&D Division. He is the person behind the successful development of Zen SATS® SL and currently administers the development of Zen AWeSim® and Zen TacSim®.

Ms. Shilpa Choudari - Whole Time Director

Shilpa Choudari has Bachelors Degree of Technology from JNTU and a Master’s degree from Badruka Institute of Foreign Trade with specialisation in Finance and Foreign Trade. She later joined HDFC Bank as a Personal Banker where she worked for a year.

She also worked as Research Associate and AGM Sales and Marketing for Zen Technologies Limited from 2009 to 2015 and hence has deep knowledge of Zen’s products, processes and work culture. Before joining Zen Technologies Limited, Shilpa worked for ICFAI Research Centre from 2007 to 2009 wherein she published many articles in over 10 books on different subjects.

Mr. Amreek Singh Sandhu - Independent Director

Mr. Amreek Singh Sandhu is a Finance and Secretarial professional. He is an M.Com, LL.B., MBA, FCS, FCMA, EPAF-IIM©, with over 27 years of industry experience in various facets of Finance, Accounts& Secretarial -like Corporate Finance, Treasury, Audit, M & A, Public Issues, Secretarial & compliances matters, HR, Administration & Legal functions. He has served in various Companies like Herman Milkfoods Limited, Gati Limited, Ybrant Digital Limited, AMR India Limited etc, engaged in the fields of Manufacturing (Electronics, Consumer Goods, Dairy Products etc.), Cargo, Logistics, Shipping, Power, Digital Media, Infrastructure and Mining.

He was recognised with best CFO award by 9.9 Group (CFO India) in the year 2017 (Risk Management) and 2018 (Cash Management). He has attended and addressed many seminars and conferences in India and Abroad on various professional and educational topics like Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Governance, Maximising Shareholders Value, Strategic Finance, Business Strategies for Economic Revival, Combating Risk of Corporate Frauds, Compliance, GST, Digitalization etc. organized by CII, CFO forums, ICSI, ICWAI, Dun & Bradstreet etc., He has also published an Article on Inflation and Economic Recession by “CFO Asia” before economic recession in 2007.

Dr. R.K. Tyagi - Independent Director

Dr. R.K. Tyagi has done Ph.D (Doctorate in Management Studies) from Agra University, U.P.. He did B.Engg. (Electronics & Communication) from IIT, Roorkee, MBA(Marketing) from IGNOU, New Delhi, and Advanced Leadership Course from Indian School of Business (I.S.B.), Hyderabad. He has about 42 years of experience including 8 years of leading the boards/organisations. He served as Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (a Navratna company) from March 2012 to Jan 2015, as Chairman and Managing Director of Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. (a Mini Navratna company) from May 2007 to Mar 2012. He served ONGC in various fields like IT Networks, Setcom, Infocom, Marketing and rose to the position of Head Marketing and Head Air Logistics (from April, 1976 to May 2007). His strengths are Organisational Strategy and building strategical alliance, leadership and team development, Growth/Turn around Specialist in business operations, Corporate governance and CSR, R&D, Technology, Investment and Risk Management.

Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh - Independent Director

Ms. Sirisha Chintapalli - Independent Director

Ms. C. Sirisha is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India. She is a registered Insolvency Professional. Further, she is a semi qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She bagged all India 7th Rank and South India 1st Rank in the Company Secretary Final level exams.

She was associated with L&T Shipbuilding Ltd., Chennai - Renowned Shipbuilding Company – engaged in construction of Defence Vehicles, Interceptor Boats, Offshore Patrol Vessels, Floating Dock; International Seaport Dredging Limited, Chennai, a joint venture dredging between Larsen & Toubro Ltd and Dredging International – DEME Group, Belgium and CCL Products (India) Ltd, Hyderabad - Instant Coffee manufacturing Company as a Company Secretary.

Professional Experience and Exposure:

She is having more than 11 years of good exposure and experience in the fields of legal, financial, secretarial, insolvency and other regulatory compliance matters particularly in relation to the Companies Act, laws applicable to the Capital Markets and other statutes. She has successfully handled and completed various issues / assignments / mergers and got well-versed with various statutes involved in the day-to-day operations of the Company. She was a member of managing committee of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India during 2019-2023.