Core Competencies
Strategic leadership capabilities spanning technology, business, and go-to-market execution
Varendra Maurya
Chief Technology Officer at CloudDefense.AI
I build things that actually ship and get used—not just "innovative solutions" for pitch decks. My entrepreneurial journey started at IIT Dharwad, where our bus tracking system for NWKRTC went from hackathon project to a production deployment for a government operator, teaching me the difference between demos and real products. I founded Doorstep Dailies to fix rural grocery delivery with scrappy, simple tech that solved a real problem, then built Techwize360 to deliver dependable software systems without over-engineering. Today at CloudDefense.AI, I lead technology, sales, and GTM strategy, cutting through AppSec noise with QINA Clarity AI—focusing on real risk reduction instead of false-positive theater. I care about problems that genuinely need solving and building security and software tools that developers and businesses actually want to use.
Leadership Highlights
CTO
Current Role
Leading Technology & GTM
3+
Companies Founded
Techwize360, Doorstep Dailies
250+
Students Mentored
Google Cloud Facilitator
GSoC'22
Open Source
OWASP Foundation
Recent Leadership Roles
Building and leading teams across cybersecurity, product engineering, and go-to-market execution
Chief Technology Officer
CloudDefense.AI
Leading technology strategy, engineering operations, and go-to-market initiatives. Progressed from Software Engineer to Pre-Sales Head to CTO, driving innovation and growth in cybersecurity.
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Acadia Ventures
Partner at venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments. Evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and supporting portfolio companies with strategic guidance and technical expertise.
CEO & Founder
Techwize 360
Founded and led a technology services company from concept to execution. Developed go-to-market strategy, built client relationships, and managed business operations. Identified market opportunities, negotiated contracts, and delivered solutions that drove customer value and business growth.
Software Developer
Needl.ai
Developed unified notification service handling high-volume real-time notifications. Integrated real-time feeds from Indian BSE exchange, processing millions of data points daily. Established comprehensive automation testing framework using Playwright.
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Doorstep Dailies
Founded a startup addressing rural grocery delivery market gaps. Conducted market research, validated business model, and built go-to-market strategy. Managed operations, vendor relationships, and customer acquisition. Demonstrated ability to identify underserved markets and execute on entrepreneurial vision.
Let's Build Something Great Together
Open to discussing technology leadership opportunities, strategic partnerships, speaking engagements, or collaboration on innovative projects.
