NineHertz has taken another decisive step to reinforce its AI-native engineering charter, appointing Rohit Rao as its new Chief Technology Officer. The appointment strengthens the company’s leadership bench at a time when enterprises are rapidly shifting from traditional software delivery to AI-first engineering, platform-led modernization, and intelligent automation.
Mr. Rohit Rao brings 18 years of enterprise engineering and architecture experience to NineHertz, along with a forward-looking vision for AI-native delivery. Most recently as a Senior Architect at GEP Worldwide, he has spent much of his career designing cloud-native, large-scale multi-agent architectures, RAG systems, and intelligent search & recommendation systems across asset management, retail, procurement, and global services. He also led the India R&D function at Cimpress, where he spearheaded pioneering work on immersive Virtual Try-On experiences and 3D configurators for global apparel brands.
Engineering Excellence Meets AI-Native Thinking
Addressing NineHertz stakeholders for the first time, Rohit Rao outlined a clear technology agenda for the company: to embed AI deeply across the engineering cycle, elevate delivery quality, and strengthen its platform engineering practices. His vision aligns closely with the NineHertz position as an AI-native engineering partner — one that no longer simply builds software the traditional way but embeds intelligence into architecture to create next-generation solutions that deliver meaningful impact.
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Rohit’s mandate includes deepening alliances with hyperscalers and AI platform providers, scaling the company’s Agentic AI capabilities, and building reusable enterprise accelerators that compress time-to-value for digital-native and ISV clients.
A Cultural Shift Toward Discipline, Craft, and Platform Thinking
Rohit’s appointment also reflects an intentional cultural shift within NineHertz — one centered on architectural discipline, engineering craftsmanship, and a platform-first mindset. As enterprises worldwide seek consolidated vendors and measurable AI outcomes, NineHertz is sharpening its operating model to deliver solutions with greater technical depth. Rohit’s expertise in building product-grade, globally distributed systems will be central to driving that evolution from within.
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Thoughts from NineHertz Leadership
“Rohit joining as CTO is a defining moment for our AI-native engineering agenda. His architectural depth and product-grade engineering instincts are exactly what we need to scale our enterprise impact and accelerate the next phase of NineHertz’s journey.”
— Tarun Khatri, CEO, NineHertz
“We’re thrilled to welcome Rohit to the NineHertz family. His expertise will be instrumental in driving engineering discipline, delivery excellence, and AI-led innovation at the speed our enterprise clients now expect.”
— Narendra Singh Chauhan, COO, NineHertz
“Rohit’s arrival meaningfully strengthens our ability to deliver intelligent, enterprise-grade solutions at scale. His leadership will sharpen our technology direction and unlock significant value for our global clients and partners.”
— Kapil Kumar, CGO, NineHertz
