Meher Naroju
Redmond,WA
Summary
Results-driven business executive with over a decade of experience in addressing complex AI Data challenges to enhance business outcomes. Expertise includes solving data scarcity, quality, and gaps for multimodal + multilingual AI applications, while collaborating with top business and product leaders to develop innovative strategies. Proven track record in scaling data services, managing dynamic budgets, and facilitating distributed decision-making to optimize operational efficiency. Committed to empowering organizations to fully leverage their data through strategic insights and advanced technologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director – US Head | LLM Data & Multilingual AI
Centific
06.2025 - Current
- Only leader with ownership across practices (Loc + AI Data) and functions (delivery + sales). Caps sales + solutions + delivery roles simultaneously.
- Turned loss-making site (Texas) to profitability within a quarter (-58%GM to +8%GM)
- Expanded team by 2X (80 to 175+) & revenue TBR by 3X ($4.8Mn to $15.5Mn)
- Anchored global multilingual AI program covering 53 languages
Director, Data Foundry Solutions for AI & Language
Centific
Redmond, Washington
06.2022 - 06.2025
- 2022 : $3.8 Mn from Microsoft, Home Depot
- 2023 : $5.5 Mn from Walmart, Home Depot, MinMax, KHC.
- 2024 : Led AI Data Field of Play GTM for $120 Mn ARR. Built AI Data Platform - Loop.
- 2025 : Focused on building Retail, CPG and Public Spaces Vertical to $20 Mn
Practice Lead – Digital Globalization Services
Centific
01.2020 - 06.2022
- 2020 : Launched AI Data Practice in IDC. Landed $3.2 Mn ARR from Apple, Microsoft & Amazon.
- 2021 : Expanded AI Data Practice to 550 people team. $4.4 Mn ARR from Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
- 2022 : Led Global AI Data revised GTM for $75Mn ARR.
Senior Manager Business Development - AI & ML Tech
ZEN3
12.2017 - 01.2020
- 2018: $2.8 ARR from MSFT. STCI, C&E, GDS, Beeline.
- 2019: $1.2 ARR from DBS & $4.2 ARR from MSFT. Added MSTeams, MileIQ, MSR.
- Worked closely with product team in building Sayient - Voice AI platform.
Sr Manager Business Dev., Digital Transformation
Techolution
02.2017 - 01.2018
- $3.2 Mn TCV in sales from DBS, Stryker, Hertz, SBI
- Worked closely with product team in launching Facial Recognition App.
Sales Engineer - WIPRO (SAP) | GCC
Wipro
02.2016 - 03.2017
- $5.5 Mn TCV in Sales from K-Net, QatarGas, KNPC, Alghanim Industries.
Product Marketing (Global) - GRC & EHS
MetricStream
09.2013 - 03.2016
- 2013 - 14: US & EU markets focused. ENU vertical. Led NERC & FERC Compliance Solutions built on MetricStream GRC platform. $23.5 Mn from Dominion Energy, Chevron, Alliant Energy, SunPower, PG&E, Hydro-Quebec
- 2015 - 16: Global ENU vertical focused. Led EHS Solution built on GRC platform. $24 Mn in revenue.
Presales Consultant - KSA, Bahrain
Wipro Ltd.
05.2011 - 10.2013
- 2011 - KSA & Bahrain business focused. $12 Mn in sales from Saudi Aramco, SABIC, PetroRabigh, KAUST.
- 2012 - 13 KSA, Bahrain & UAE focused. $20 Mn in sales from Saudi Aramco, SABIC, PetroRabigh, KAUST, Saudia, SACO, DEWA, Bahrain Steel.
Co-Founder
DialForDoctor
06.2006 - 05.2009
- https://dialfordoctor.com/
- Providing quality health care access to patients in need.
- Led development of innovative telehealth solutions to enhance patient access and care delivery.
- Cultivated partnerships with healthcare providers, expanding network capabilities and service offerings.
- Grew customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.
- Managed financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maintaining profitability during periods of economic uncertainty.
Education
Data Ethics, AI and Responsible Innovation -
The University of Edinburgh
01.2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Christ University Institute of Management
01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
05-2009
Skills
- People management
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Team management
- Strategies and goals
- Organizational development
- Budget control
- Contract and vendor management
- Financial reporting
- Business development
Websites
Certification
- Sandlers Essentials
- Technical Sales: The Role of the Sales Engineer
Timeline
Director – US Head | LLM Data & Multilingual AI
Centific
06.2025 - Current
Director, Data Foundry Solutions for AI & Language
Centific
06.2022 - 06.2025
Practice Lead – Digital Globalization Services
Centific
01.2020 - 06.2022
Senior Manager Business Development - AI & ML Tech
ZEN3
12.2017 - 01.2020
Sr Manager Business Dev., Digital Transformation
Techolution
02.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Engineer - WIPRO (SAP) | GCC
Wipro
02.2016 - 03.2017
Product Marketing (Global) - GRC & EHS
MetricStream
09.2013 - 03.2016
Presales Consultant - KSA, Bahrain
Wipro Ltd.
05.2011 - 10.2013
Co-Founder
DialForDoctor
06.2006 - 05.2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Christ University Institute of Management
Data Ethics, AI and Responsible Innovation -
The University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University