Akku is built by CloudNow Technologies - a technology company with a comprehensive cloud-based portfolio of solutions. CloudNow was set up in 2014 as a value-added reseller of Google Workspace. One conversation we found ourselves constantly having with our clients was about security and access control.
That was the seed for the idea that has grown into Akku. We listened to our clients and over time have developed a comprehensive range of IAM features using a multi-tenanted architecture and deploying containerized solutions for scale.
As a cybersecurity solution, Akku has been through a rigorous VA/PT certification process and is in the process of being empanelled by the big 4. Built on the latest version of the Java stack, along with python, typescript and REACT, the team is ensuring that Akku is a lightweight, highly integrable product that can adapt to a multitude of use cases across all industries.
Akku’s team is has incorporated Blockchain and AI to store sensitive user data and to build innovative learning models that can track and understand user behavior, giving the appropriate access to the right person.
Madhav Sattanathan stepped into the technology realm at a very young age and, having nurtured this passion for technology consistently and persistently, has emerged as a technology leader equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide the right solutions for business growth.
A Finance degree from Purdue University and a wealth of experience across various industries have trained him to solve real-world business problems with practiced knowledge and intuitive vision. Madhav, with his penchant for innovation, resolved to combine his technology and business know-how to deliver high-quality products and services at low costs. This led to the founding of CloudNow in India, which started as a reseller of cloud solutions at a time when the cloud was just being acknowledged as a breakthrough technology.
Madhav's systematic and progressive outlook has steered CloudNow toward becoming a provider of proprietary cloud and technology solutions, including its flagship identity and access management platform, Akku.
Aravindh Ramachandran has been building client relationships, driving customer success, and managing world-class service delivery his entire working life. Throughout his career of over 22 years, he has led delivery across services industries ranging from branding to e-learning to technology.
He has worked with clients spanning industries ranging from healthcare and financial services to food and music, including several “World's largest … “, “Asia's largest … “, “India's first … “ and similarly qualified names, as well as a host of start-ups and SMBs.
Having joined his first startup while still an undergraduate in college, entrepreneurship is in his DNA and his stint as a consultant has only enhanced his experience of working with companies looking for exponential growth.
Aravindh brings his fundamental people skills, sharp focus on outcomes, and never-say-die attitude to whatever he does, all of which make him a perfect fit for the mission here at CloudNow - to maximize real-world business value and build long-term customer relationships with Akku customers.
Satyadev Addepally’s work in the technology domain includes over 22 years of global experience in heading Business Transformation, Client Engagement, and Enterprise Managed Services projects. His work spans ERP, BFSI, Hospitality, Services, and Healthcare domains, to name a few.
Satya began his career with FCS Software Solutions as a Software Developer, and milestones on his journey included long stints in Raqmiyat Technology as a Product Manager, and Nihilent Technologies as a Senior Technical Manager, before joining the CloudNow team in 2017.
Through his time with CloudNow, Satya has led several initiatives, including leading and establishing CloudNow’s DevOps practice. Applying his in-depth expertise across multiple tech stacks and frameworks, he has been able to take CloudNow from being just another software company to a stand-out performer across various projects. His hands-on knowledge of modern application architecture, and his certified expertise with Google Cloud, Azure, and AWS, have helped him build CloudNow into a formidable cloud development company.
Satya’s hands-on approach and constant thirst for knowledge provide inspiration to his team to always aim higher and go beyond the ordinary. His infectious enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to quality are the reasons he plays a pivotal role at CloudNow, and in the constant development of Akku.
Dinesh Harikrishnan has over 10 years of extensive experience in Software Development, paired with in-depth exposure to customer-facing roles in Support, Technical Consultancy, Business Analysis, and Pre-Sales.
Dinesh joined the CloudNow team in 2014, and through his time with us, he has risen rapidly through excelling at a wide range of functions. He has engaged with long-term clients across domains and built lasting business relationships through his involvement - right from their initial enquiry, through consulting and solutioning, to development and delivery. This end-to-end approach has served clients spanning diverse industries such as garment manufacturing, automobiles, edtech, and more. His wide-ranging expertise helps Dinesh identify and deliver appropriate and cost effective solutions for clients with a “go-to-cloud” vision.
Today, as VP - Pre-Sales, Dinesh plays the role of Product Owner for a couple of in-house products at CloudNow, including Akku, our flagship Identity and Access Management solution. He has been associated with Akku right from the ideation stage, through product development, to release and implementation.
With his friendly, customer-centric approach, a passion for problem solving, and in-depth technical knowledge, Dinesh is an indispensable asset to any team he is a part of. And with his constant desire to add new skills to his portfolio, it’s easy to see why Dinesh is a vital member of the CloudNow team.