The team

Know the Leaders

AiRK is led by engineers, entrepreneurs, and operators committed to making AI practical, human-centered, and accessible to industry.

Leadership team

Maneish Azhumavil Rajan

Maneish Azhumavil Rajan

CEO, AiRK Robotics

Visionary Embedded Manager with 25 years of experience in the development of Linux and Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) firmware, device drivers, and edge-AI platforms for safety-critical sectors, including rail, automotive, and consumer electronics. Has successfully delivered production systems for esteemed organizations such as Siemens Rail, Meta, 3M, and General Motors. Currently leads AiRK Robotics in Pittsburgh, where the team is advancing edge AI on NVIDIA Jetson technology into deployed robots that have demonstrated a clear return on investment.

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Rohith Kochupurayil Vijayan

Rohith Kochupurayil Vijayan

Managing Director

Visionary entrepreneur dedicated to making artificial intelligence human-centric, ethical, and accessible to everyone. Leads AiRK from Abu Dhabi with a focus on empowering individuals and institutions to embrace AI responsibly.

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Ankitha Jyothish Kumar

Ankitha Jyothish Kumar

CEO & Co-Founder, AiRK Training

Visionary leader with over a decade of experience in technology and education. Founded AiRK to democratize AI learning and make cutting-edge technology accessible to everyone, with a focus on human-centered innovation and creating educational experiences that connect AI concepts to practical applications.

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Unni Krishnan PT

Unni Krishnan PT

CEO & Co-Founder, AiRK Solutions

Drives the mission to bridge the gap between business challenges and AI-powered solutions, specializing in technology adoption and operational efficiency to enable sustainable organizational growth.

Ashik Ninan

Ashik Ninan

Group Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Serial entrepreneur and corporate strategist with a track record of driving growth, transformation, and value creation across multiple industries. Leads corporate strategy at AiRK focused on expansion, partnerships, organizational scalability, and ecosystem development.

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