About Us

Alok Patra

alok_patra_portrait

Chief Executive Officer

Captain Alok brings with him 25 years of extensive global experience across IT solutions, Port Operations, and Ship Management Industries. His remarkable career includes:
Over 2 years in IT consulting, Pre-sales, Sales, and solution designing as the Global Head of Maritime Practice.
More than 3 years in port and business operations, as well as marine services, reporting directly to the CEO’s office.
Over 8 years of command experience as a Captain in the Merchant Navy, with a specialization in chemical and oil tankers.
Serving as a former Marine Pilot at one of India’s deepest riverine ports, handling Cape-sized ships.
5+ years as a non-executive Director in maritime surveys, inspections, audits, and specialized services such as hydrography, bathymetry, GIS, and topography for ports.

He was last associated with Tech Mahindra Ltd., Bhubaneswar, Odisha, as the Global Head – Maritime Practice.

Bipin Pradhan

Chief Technical Officer

+91 9004 259 449

bipin.pradhan@valadinfotech.com

Marine Chief Engineer with 17 years of sailing experience and over 19 years of Marine fleet management software experience.

A software architect with good knowledge of software development.

Expert at data handling and data conversions.

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Mr. Darpan Bobhate

Deputy Manager IT

Alok Patra

alok_patra_portrait

Chief Executive Officer

+91 91670 08620

alok.patra@valadinfotech.com

Captain Alok brings with him 25 years of extensive global experience across IT solutions, Port Operations, and Ship Management Industries. His remarkable career includes:
Over 2 years in IT consulting, Pre-sales, Sales, and solution designing as the Global Head of Maritime Practice.
More than 3 years in port and business operations, as well as marine services, reporting directly to the CEO’s office.
Over 8 years of command experience as a Captain in the Merchant Navy, with a specialization in chemical and oil tankers.
Serving as a former Marine Pilot at one of India’s deepest riverine ports, handling Cape-sized ships.
5+ years as a non-executive Director in maritime surveys, inspections, audits, and specialized services such as hydrography, bathymetry, GIS, and topography for ports.

He was last associated with Tech Mahindra Ltd., Bhubaneswar, Odisha, as the Global Head – Maritime Practice.

Syed Javeed

AGM – Operations

syed.javeed@valadinfotech.com

A Marine Engineer by qualification and a Marine software solution expert. Syed is a professional with experience in building and implementation of PMS software & relational database management systems including but not limited to Maritime / Shipping Industries. Has worked on various projects in his budding career and now helps mostly in Transition, Requirement gathering, Team management and Client interactions for successful deliveries of projects. Skilled in Database Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Python and Cloud Computing. Syed is always eager to learn new things and keep himself updated with current trends in Shipping and IT industry.

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Susan Pereira

PA to Chairman

+91 70454 11235

susan@valadinfotech.com

Susan Pereira has done her BA in Sociology. She comes with a vast experience of around 29 years out of which 11 years is with VALAD Infotech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Working with the Top level Management and handling recruitment is her forte. Susan is good in co-ordination and keeping everyone well informed about schedules, meetings, etc. Susan can be contacted on her email ID: susan@valadinfotech.com or mobile number +91 7045411235.

Sachin Bagul

AGM Business Development

+91 90045 00067

sachin@valadinfotech.com

Sachin Bagul is a Bachelor of Science IT Graduate who is an optimistic and enthusiastic sales professional with over 13 years of combined experience working in the sales industry. He started his career working in various International US & UK BPO/KPO processes and has been associated with VALAD since 2015. With consistent performance and excellence in his role, he has grown from Sales Executive to AGM Business development in a short period of time. Throughout his career, Sachin has earned the trust of several national and international companies and maintained strong client relationships that generate repeated business opportunities. He is responsible for Hiring, Training and Building the right Sales team, Client handling and Relationship development, Sales Targets, Revenue sheets and Coordinating with Operations and Management teams. He has successfully arranged and conducted International trips to Germany, Netherlands & Singapore representing his company and increasing client portfolio in these countries. During weekends he spends most of his time with Family, Friends or Playing Cricket.

Bhagchand Tarate

Asst. General Manager – Operations

+91 83080 04402

btarate@valadinfotech.com

A Marine Engineer by training (Indian Navy) with 23 years of experience in Operations, Repairs and Refit Planning, and inventory management.

Over 7 years of association with Valad as Project Manager, managing Data Building of vessels, documentation, Spares updation, Account setting, Budgeting, SW Testing, Supplier Updation.

Subhash More

Head – Finance & Admin

+91 77188 74263

subhash@valadinfotech.com

Capt. Nicholas G. Pearson

MNI (Member, Nautical Institute)

+44 79008 06755

nick.pearson@valadinfotech.com

A thorough vessel professional, Capt. Pearson has been leading the vessel optimization domain in his stints from a sea-faring marine officer to Sales & Marketing roles across the globe. He leads teams to make effective programs on inventory management, staff training, and apprising for all possible vessel structural integrities. As a member of the Nautical Institute, he is a senior member of the marine community and speaks the world over on topics related to vessel management.

Manoj Satija

Founder & Chairman

+91 98192 46860

manoj.satija@valadinfotech.com

A Marine Engineer by qualification and an industry leader by experience, Manoj has been at the forefront of the industry in a career spanning almost four decades. Having worked across vessel types and in roles ranging from core engineering to audits to maintenance and more, he founded Valad in 2005 with the objective of giving the industry an organization making non-core functions least worrisome for corporations. As the Chairman, he is always finding out newer ways in which Valad can be a true partner to its clients.

Rahul Pandit

Executive Director

+91 98216 33452

rahul@valadinfotech.com

A Marine Engineer by training and a rich experience, Rahul has the enviable role of knowing what a vessel needs to be maintained effectively & efficiently. Having worked across various vessel types over the years his knowledge of sea-faring ships over different waters has made Valad develop specific back-end solutions, in consultations, at the micro-level. His profession is also his hobby and when not at work he’s often found reading up on the latest machinery innovations and exploring newer ways of keeping them at the optimal utility.

Susan Pereira

PA to Chairman

+91 70454 11235

susan@valadinfotech.com

Susan Pereira has done her BA in Sociology. She comes with a vast experience of around 29 years out of which 11 years is with VALAD Infotech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Working with the Top level Management and handling recruitment is her forte. Susan is good in co-ordination and keeping everyone well informed about schedules, meetings, etc. Susan can be contacted on her email ID: susan@valadinfotech.com or mobile number +91 7045411235.

Sachin Bagul

AGM Business Development

+91 90045 00067

sachin@valadinfotech.com

Sachin Bagul is a Bachelor of Science IT Graduate who is an optimistic and enthusiastic sales professional with over 13 years of combined experience working in the sales industry. He started his career working in various International US & UK BPO/KPO processes and has been associated with VALAD since 2015. With consistent performance and excellence in his role, he has grown from Sales Executive to AGM Business development in a short period of time. Throughout his career, Sachin has earned the trust of several national and international companies and maintained strong client relationships that generate repeated business opportunities. He is responsible for Hiring, Training and Building the right Sales team, Client handling and Relationship development, Sales Targets, Revenue sheets and Coordinating with Operations and Management teams. He has successfully arranged and conducted International trips to Germany, Netherlands & Singapore representing his company and increasing client portfolio in these countries. During weekends he spends most of his time with Family, Friends or Playing Cricket.

Bhagchand Tarate

Asst. General Manager – Operations

+91 83080 04402

btarate@valadinfotech.com

A Marine Engineer by training (Indian Navy) with 23 years of experience in Operations, Repairs and Refit Planning, and inventory management.

Over 7 years of association with Valad as Project Manager, managing Data Building of vessels, documentation, Spares updation, Account setting, Budgeting, SW Testing, Supplier Updation.

Subhash More

Head – Finance & Admin

+91 77188 74263

subhash@valadinfotech.com

Capt. Nicholas G. Pearson

MNI (Member, Nautical Institute)

+44 79008 06755

nick.pearson@valadinfotech.com

A thorough vessel professional, Capt. Pearson has been leading the vessel optimization domain in his stints from a sea-faring marine officer to Sales & Marketing roles across the globe. He leads teams to make effective programs on inventory management, staff training, and apprising for all possible vessel structural integrities. As a member of the Nautical Institute, he is a senior member of the marine community and speaks the world over on topics related to vessel management.

Rahul Pandit

Executive Director

+91 98216 33452

rahul@valadinfotech.com

A Marine Engineer by training and a rich experience, Rahul has the enviable role of knowing what a vessel needs to be maintained effectively & efficiently. Having worked across various vessel types over the years his knowledge of sea-faring ships over different waters has made Valad develop specific back-end solutions, in consultations, at the micro-level. His profession is also his hobby and when not at work he’s often found reading up on the latest machinery innovations and exploring newer ways of keeping them at the optimal utility.

Manoj Satija

Founder & Chairman

+91 98192 46860

manoj.satija@valadinfotech.com

A Marine Engineer by qualification and an industry leader by experience, Manoj has been at the forefront of the industry in a career spanning almost four decades. Having worked across vessel types and in roles ranging from core engineering to audits to maintenance and more, he founded Valad in 2005 with the objective of giving the industry an organization making non-core functions least worrisome for corporations. As the Chairman, he is always finding out newer ways in which Valad can be a true partner to its clients.

About Valad Infotech

Vision

Be the Global Leader in Marine & Shipping outsourcing services

Mission

Provide effective solutions via partnerships with our clientele. It is our endeavor to be partners with our clientele and not be vendors.

About Valad Infotech

Leadership Team

Manoj Satija

Rahul Pandit

Core Team Members

Capt. Alok Patra

Bipin Pradhan

Darpan Bobhate

Subhash More

Bhagchand Tarate

Susan Pereira

Syed Javeed

Core Team Members

Alok Patra

Bhagchand Tarate

Subhash More

Syed Javeed

Susan Pereira

Mr.Darpan Bobhate

Certification

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