Leadership Team

Bharat Khatau, Chairman & CEO
Bharat Khatau has been a practitioner of offshore software development since mid 1980s. Prior to founding Trigent in 1995, he headed Technology Resources International, a software consulting firm specializing in offshore development to U.S. clients. He has started and run a number of product and services companies since early 1980’s. His background includes process control, enterprise software, process automation, systems design in the telecommunications and computer industries.

Chuck Rehberg, Chief Technology Officer
As CTO, Chuck Rehberg sets the direction for Trigent's technology initiatives. Under his leadership, Trigent has developed patent-pending rules engine technologies that enable the effective delivery of business solutions. He has more than twenty years of experience in the high-tech industry, developing leading-edge solutions in the areas of artificial intelligence and AI-based configuration software.

Jayesh Khatau, Executive Vice President
A co-founder and member of the company’s Board of Directors, Jayesh Khatau has been playing an instrumental role in Trigent’s history from the very beginning. He is currently responsible for Trigent’s financial operations and administration.

Anil Nagaraj, Vice President - Head of Operations
Anil Nagaraj oversees Trigent's Bangalore operations. Since 1995 Anil has played a pivotal role in Software Delivery, Sales, Marketing, HR and Recruitment where he has contributed to building the functions. He has built several long-term relationships with Trigent's clients in the U.S. and in Europe. He is currently responsible for the overall software delivery and directly manages the India Business Development, Recruitment and Quality initiatives. Prior to joining Trigent, he worked for Tata Consultancy Services for over 10 years. He has a Master of Technology degree from Indian Institute of Technology.

Chella Palaniappan, Director - Client Services
Chella Palaniappan oversees all our client engagements of enterprise software development, web business solutions, product development, integration and testing. Chella works closely with our clients in North America from our Boston, MA office to ensure their offshore initiatives and ODC execution is smooth and efficient. Chella has 18 years of IT services experience. Prior to joining Trigent, Chella worked for Tata Unisys and The National Informatics Center of India.

Nagendra Rao, Director - Business Development
Nagendra Rao is a Business Development Director for Trigent in North America. Additionally, Nagendra manages Trigent’s marketing activities. Nagendra has 20 years of business development and consulting experience in the ISV, retail, e-commerce and marketing industries. Prior to joining Trigent, Nagendra worked at Hughes Networks, Tata Consultancy Services and Crompton Greaves.

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