Team

Prakash Manandhar, PhD

FOUNDER / CEO + ENGINEER

Prakash is a multi-disciplinary engineer and educator with over 25 years in Software, Medical Devices, Robotics, and AI.

His graduate degrees are in Signal Processing, Bio Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, and System Design and Engineering Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Raj Sarraf, MBA

VP, Business Development

Raj Sarraf, originally from Nepal and now a permanent resident of Massachusetts, has spent 18 years working across diverse industries, blending technology, entrepreneurship, and community development to drive meaningful impact.

Raj hold degrees in Computer Engineering  and an MBA. He contributed to several Fortune 500 companies—including Verizon Wireless, AXA, and Charter Communications—in roles such as System Design Engineer, Integration Designer, and Project Manager. He also co-owned and managed more than two dozen retail ventures, further honing his ability to navigate complex challenges.

He is also the host of The Raj Sarraf Show, a platform promoting technology. As a serial entrepreneur he has bootstrapped and launched projects like ExportFromNepal.com, HamroSaman.com, VisitHimalPahadTerai.com, and Egharjagga.com—all designed to boost Nepal’s global exports, local products, tourism, and real estate development.

Through FIN Guru Club, Sarraf advocates for financial literacy, aiming to simplify finance and empower communities.

BN Panta, MBA

Business Development, Partnerships

Passionate about Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Scale AI, EduTech, and Real Estate ventures. Holding a Master’s degree in Business, Information Science, and Entrepreneurship from Oklahoma State University. Currently serving as a Board Member and Credit Committee Member at Everest Federal Credit Union. Previously served as the Founding Member and Executive President of the United Nepalese Association of Nepal. Actively working on a Venture Capital Fund to drive innovation and growth.

Garrett Coleman, PhD

Advisor

Dr. Garrett Coleman is a seasoned materials scientist with a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Arizona, specializing in advanced photonic materials and fiber optic systems. With extensive experience in optical engineering, he has successfully led innovative projects in laser system design, automation, and new product introductions, emphasizing precision and scalability. His expertise spans from designing and aligning complex optical systems to managing high-yield production workflows. Dr. Coleman’s work bridges fundamental research and applied technology, offering a unique blend of academic rigor and industrial innovation in the photonics sector.

Suraj Adhikari

Advisor

Suraj  has over 25 years of experience in Electronics and Software Engineering. He has been a technical architect in many Software Enigineering project with heavy emphasis in Cloud systems and AI.

Marcellin Feasson

Advisor

Marcellin is a visionary with a degree in Physics. He is interested in all things space.

Saugat Paudel

Full Stack Software Engineer

Saugat has experience building cloud-based software systems all the way from data to 3d graphical user interfaces.