Sujay Pidara
Founder, Managing Principal
Sujay, a seasoned entrepreneur is charged with guiding the overall vision, strategy, and development at Radicle. He has over 25 years of experience with a proven track record of leadership and delivery success.
He holds bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from B.M.S. College (Bangalore University) and his Master’s degree in Computer Science from Western Illinois University. As a graduate student, he was also a member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon. Prior to Radicle, Sujay worked as a Director of Program Management with Sapient and as a Director of Delivery and Technology with Metamor/Xpedior.
As a trusted partner of clients, he advises them from idea inception to solution design that meets their strategic and financial objectives. He has led many large engagements and executed complex multi-million dollar e-business solutions for fortune 100 clients in Healthcare, Financial Services, Education and Retail.
Jim Ritchey
Principal Advisor
Jim Ritchey has over 35 years of business and leadership experience. His strength is building business value through the effective implementation of business strategy and targeted use of technology. Mr. Ritchey demonstrates his extensive leadership experience in helping organizations, focus on managing and improving operations through the delivery of technology to support the business needs.
Prior to joining Radicle, Mr Ritchey was CIO for Best Associates and focused on the technology to support Online Program Management (OPM) internationally. He was also co-founder of Delta Initiative and served as President for 15 years. In his role with Delta Initiative, Mr. Ritchey advised and served as interim CIO for multiple organizations, assisted in searches for new CIOs, and helped organizations with: IT Strategy, organizational effectiveness, major technology assessments and implementations including ERP and CRM solutions and the turnaround of problem projects.
With a solid foundation in technology as well as business leadership, Mr. Ritchey has the right experience to deliver success.
As a trusted partner of clients, he advises them from idea inception to solution design that meets their strategic and financial objectives. He has led many large engagements and executed complex multi-million dollar e-business solutions for fortune 100 clients in Healthcare, Financial Services, Education and Retail.
Brian Dawson
Strategic and Business Advisor
Brian Dawson is a seasoned Strategic and Business Advisor with a rich background in business development, product management, and corporate strategy spanning over two decades. His expertise lies in crafting innovative solutions that consistently surpass customer expectations.
In his roles as an advisor and board member for technology companies, Brian played a pivotal role in aligning business growth, corporate partnerships, and operational excellence for notable organizations such as NLX.ai, Strategic Healthcare Programs, Affinity, HG Insights, Microsoft, and others. He has a successful history of strong partnerships with AWS, Comcast, and major companies. His extensive executive experience spans various industries, including Education, Entertainment, Energy, Transportation, Financial Services, and Healthcare along with eCommerce, eLearning, AI, Data Analytics, and complex IT systems
With a transparent and collaborative leadership style, Brian is dedicated to fostering growth, aligning teams, and achieving outstanding results in the dynamic landscape of technology services. Armed with an MBA and a Master’s in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Brian brings a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise.
Pankaj Kumar
Delivery Director
Pankaj has been with Radicle for more than 12 years. He is a proficient technologist, possessing exceptional architecture, application development, delivery, project management, and leadership skills. He has comprehensive experience in leading and managing the development teams. Currently, Pankaj is responsible for all the Software Deliveries and Quality Management. His previous assignments included Software Development, IT Consulting, Technical Services, and Technical Architecture.
Pankaj holds the degree of Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Mathematics and Masters in Computer Applications from MLSU. Driven by customer delight, Pankaj has also been a key member of the Corporate Leadership Team, driving the change and improving the efficiency of Radicle’s project delivery processes.
With his result-oriented attitude, Pankaj is continuously contributing to the growth of the organization.