Our Team

  • Ratna Babu Chinnam, PhD

    Ratna Babu is a distinguished inventor, educator, and visionary leader with an illustrious career spanning three decades. His expertise encompasses academia, research, development, and spearheading diverse consortia dedicated to advancing the adoption of AI, big data, analytics, and Industry 4.0 technologies across various industries. Ratna Babu has provided advisory services to numerous Fortune 500 companies and tech startups, while also founding and leading multiple organizations that offer executive-level analytics training. Throughout his journey, he has guided and mentored over 50 PhD graduates and authored more than 150 technical articles. DAOSoft represents his latest venture, fueled by his unwavering passion for constructing intelligent systems that drive business resilience and agility.

    During his leisure time, Ratna Babu indulges in reading about technology and emerging trends, immersing himself in travel experiences, and embracing diverse cultures.

    Role: Chief Executive Officer, Founder

    Areas of expertise: Systems Engineering, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Lean Product Development, Supply Chain Management, and Management Science

  • Alper Murat, PhD

    Alper, a seasoned researcher and educator, has been providing guidance to companies on analytics implementation for over two decades. Holding a Ph.D. in Management Science and Operations Research from McGill University, Alper possesses deep expertise in tackling complex business challenges that demand state-of-the-art analytic solutions. It was Alper's quest for an analytical tool that could address not only predictive, well-defined questions but also involve people in the decision-making process that led him to DAOSoft.

    During his leisure hours, Alper finds joy in biking, hiking, and exploring his culinary skills. Additionally, he cherishes quality time with his daughter, engaging in the creative world of building LEGOs together.

    Role: Chief Decision Scientist, Founder

    Areas of expertise: Complex Systems Modeling & Optimization, Operations Research, Decision Analysis, Simulation, and Data Mining

  • Satyendra Rana, PhD

    Satyendra is a seasoned veteran of the IT industry, boasting an impressive four decades of experience encompassing entrepreneurship, research, and product design. Armed with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology, Satyendra is deeply driven by his commitment to advancing human-machine interaction and collaboration. This dedication has led him to serve as an advisor to startups, offering valuable insights in areas such as product strategy, architecture, and big data. It was his unwavering passion that ultimately drew him to DAOSoft, where he currently spearheads product strategy and development.

    Beyond his professional pursuits, Satyendra finds solace and joy in the realms of painting and gardening. Additionally, his interests extend to spirituality, cognitive psychology, and sociology, reflecting his profound curiosity about the human mind and society at large.

    Role: Chief Strategy Officer, Founder

    Areas of expertise: Product & Technology Strategy Development, Architecting, Designing, and Implementation of Complex Software Systems

“Helping businesses improve their resilience and agility through advanced analytics and AI has been my life-long passion. I am fortunate to work with a great team of thought leaders and colleagues towards realizing this mission.”

— Ratna Babu

“Helping organizations… as part of a brilliant team is what excites me most about DAOSoft.”

— Alper

“I enjoy being at the frontier of innovation in human-machine collaboration in solving challenging problems of humanity.”

— Satyendra