---
title: Excelfore Leadership Team & Management
description: Meet the Excelfore leadership team driving innovation in Software Defined Vehicles, automotive networking, cloud connectivity, and OTA platforms.
---

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##### Team

# We build bridges between companies & customers

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###### THE TEAM OF

### Innovative Geeks

#### Meet the Brilliant Minds Shaping the Future of Automotive Connectivity. Our Team of Experts Drives Innovation and Delivers Exceptional Solutions for the Connected Vehicles of Tomorrow.

##### FOUNDERS

![srinath](https://excelfore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/srinath.jpg?width=350&height=450&name=srinath.jpg)

#### Shrinath Acharya

CEO, Co-founder

Shrinath sets the strategic direction of the company and is responsible for building strong industry partnerships in the automotive industry. Under his leadership, the company has developed a unique end-to-end vision for its Cloud and in-vehicle software solutions.

He previously co-founded MARGI Systems, which pioneered the delivery of infotainment headunits and in-vehicle networking. MARGI was acquired by Harman (now Samsung). Shrinath has an MBA from Wharton (U Penn), an MS in systems engineering from the University of Texas, and a BSME from the National Institute of Technology in India. He holds several patents in mobile and automotive connectivity.

[![linkdin](https://excelfore.com/hubfs/leader_Linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrinathacharya/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app)

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#### Shrikant Acharya

CTO, Co-founder

Shrikant Acharya drives the company’s technology roadmap and strategic automotive industry partnerships. Under his leadership, the company leads the market in Ethernet AVB/TSN and Cloud-to-vehicle solutions; Excelfore is also the first software supplier to achieve independent certification by the Avnu Alliance.

 Shrikant was a co-founder of MARGI Systems, which pioneered the delivery of infotainment headunits to automotive OEMs. His prior experience includes Harman, Widergren Communications, Cirrus Logic, and Telephoto Communications. He holds over a dozen patents for Cloud, in-vehicle networks, advanced compression technologies and driver assistance among others. Shrikant has a Bachelor’s degree from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, India, and an MSEE from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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![john](https://excelfore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/john.jpg?width=350&height=450&name=john.jpg)

#### John Crosbie

Chief Systems Architect

John drives the Design and Architecture of Cloud and in-vehicle software including OTA update systems, automotive diagnostics, data analytics, and AVB/TSN for in-vehicle networks. John has been developing software for automotive applications for more than fifteen years. Prior to joining Excelfore, he co-founded MARGI Systems where he led Engineering and was responsible for the development of award-winning products (PC Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award, Popular Science Award, etc.)

He has over thirty years of experience in computer software, hardware, and ASIC designs. He holds over a dozen patents for Cloud, in-vehicle networks, advanced compression technologies, and driver assistance, among others.

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##### KEY MANAGEMENT

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###### Rema Balaraman

VP of Engineering

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###### Rich Capen

Chief Financial Officer

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###### Prajeet Patel

Chief Revenue Officer

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###### Shiro Ninomiya

Head of Excelfore, Japan

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###### Mark Singer

Marketing Head

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###### Rajesh Mujumdar

Head of Engineering & Operations India

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###### Company

[About Excelfore](https://excelfore.com/about?hsLang=en-us)

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Excelfore provides the end-to-end platform for the digital lifecycle management of edge devices in heterogeneous environments with a focus on automotive systems.

###### Products

[eDatX and eDatX + AI](https://excelfore.com/edatx-ai?hsLang=en-us)

[eSync OTA](https://excelfore.com/esync-ota?hsLang=en-us)

[In-Vehicle Networks](https://excelfore.com/in-vehicle-networks?hsLang=en-us)

[Features-On-Demand](https://excelfore.com/features-on-demand?hsLang=en-us)

###### Solutions

[Passenger Vehicles](https://excelfore.com/passenger-vehicles?hsLang=en-us)

[Commercial Vehicles](https://excelfore.com/commercial-vehicles?hsLang=en-us)

[Autonomous Vehicles](https://excelfore.com/autonomous-vehicles?hsLang=en-us)

[Agriculture & Construction](https://excelfore.com/agriculture-and-construction?hsLang=en-us)

[Charging Stations](https://excelfore.com/charging-stations?hsLang=en-us)

[Smart Batteries](https://excelfore.com/smart-batteries?hsLang=en-us)

###### Company

[About Excelfore](https://excelfore.com/about?hsLang=en-us)

[Team & Leadership](https://excelfore.com/team-leadership)

[Our Compliances](https://excelfore.com/our-compliances?hsLang=en-us)

[Partners](https://excelfore.com/partners?hsLang=en-us)

###### Social

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- <https://www.youtube.com/@SDVconnect/videos>
- <https://twitter.com/excelfore?lang=en>
- <https://www.linkedin.com/company/excelfore/>

###### Resources

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