Team Profile

Dhiraj Gyani
CEO
Dhiraj Gyani is a growth-focused technology and public policy leader with over 25 years of experience working at the intersection of business, government, technology and entrepreneurship. His career spans leadership roles across technology companies, industry associations and non-profit organisations, including Microsoft, GitHub, FICCI and the Project Management Institute. This experience has given him a perspective
Dhiraj Gyani is a growth-focused technology and public policy leader with over 25 years of
experience working at the intersection of business, government, technology and
entrepreneurship.
His career spans leadership roles across technology companies, industry associations and
non-profit organisations, including Microsoft, GitHub, FICCI and the Project Management
Institute. This experience has given him a perspective that cuts across businesses and
policymakers, large technology companies and startups, and the commercial and public
dimensions of technology adoption.
At IndiaTech, Dhiraj leads the organisation's work on technology policy, regulatory
engagement, ecosystem growth and institutional development. He works closely with
founders, policymakers, regulators and other stakeholders on issues shaping India's digital
and technology economy, including AI, digital platforms, cybersecurity, digital commerce
and emerging technologies.
Dhiraj is passionate about entrepreneurship, institution building and the role of technology
in driving economic and social progress. He is also an active mentor to startup founders and
young public policy professionals, teaches technology policy to postgraduate students, and
invests in early-stage digital businesses.
He brings a distinctive ability to connect policy with business realities, and believes that
the most effective public policy is built through informed dialogue between government,
industry and the wider ecosystem.
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Shivam Tandon
Manager Public Policy and Research
Shivam completed his Post Graduate Program in Public Policy, Design and Management from the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) in 2023. He has a bachelor's in civil engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh and worked for 2+ years at Larsen and Toubro. He is keen to be a part of the growing startup industry of
Shivam completed his Post Graduate Program in Public Policy, Design and Management from the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) in 2023. He has a bachelor's in civil engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh and worked for 2+ years at Larsen and Toubro. He is keen to be a part of the growing startup industry of India and work towards policies that bring about positive change. Shivam is a cricket buff and in his spare time, Shivam can be found at theatre plays.
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Jharna Kamdar
Associate, Public Policy & Research
Jharna has an internship experience in the government sector of more than a year. She has spent five years studying Political Science at Hindu College and Ramjas College of University of Delhi. In the past, she has interned at NITI Aayog, Bureau of Police Research & Development, and Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Jharna has an internship experience in the government sector of more than a year. She has spent five years studying Political Science at Hindu College and Ramjas College of University of Delhi. In the past, she has interned at NITI Aayog, Bureau of Police Research & Development, and Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry in a research capacity. She brings with herself a dedication for conducting in-depth research and advocating for issues that lie at the core of our member's interests. In her spare time, Jharna can be found crocheting and cooking.
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Mehar Bhatnagar
Associate - Public Policy & Research
Mehar is an engineering graduate from Dayalbagh Educational Institute and holds a diploma in Data Science from IIT Madras. She is a LAMP Fellowship alumna, bringing a strong foundation in policy analysis, data-driven research, and stakeholder management. She is passionate about using evidence and data to inform effective public policy, and enjoys collaborating across diverse
Mehar is an engineering graduate from Dayalbagh Educational Institute and holds a diploma in Data Science from IIT Madras. She is a LAMP Fellowship alumna, bringing a strong foundation in policy analysis, data-driven research, and stakeholder management. She is passionate about using evidence and data to inform effective public policy, and enjoys collaborating across diverse stakeholder groups to drive meaningful outcomes.
In her leisure time, she loves baking, swimming, and travelling.
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