I’m a Business Value Consultant with over 5 years of experience leading SaaS and enterprise software implementations, business analysis, and digital transformation projects. My background in chemical engineering helps me bridge the gap between business and technology, giving me a unique perspective that I enjoy sharing with students who are exploring career paths in STEM, business, and consulting.

I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of professionals, whether it’s guiding college students on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interview preparation, or helping high school students understand how their academic interests can translate into meaningful career opportunities. 

I am the Founder and CEO of RentYard Inc. After completing my MS, I worked at a $100M revenue company before launching my own startup, where I successfully raised funding. I have served as a pitch competition judge with Eagle Venture Lab, a panelist at local startup events, and an organizer of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025. I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs build products, hire the right talent, raise funds, and scale their businesses.

Rishi is a veteran technology executive, founder, and advisor with over 20 years of experience in software development, product strategy, and technology consulting. He has worked across the spectrum—from early-stage startups to Fortune 10 companies—bringing a deep understanding of both agile innovation and enterprise-scale execution.

As a founder, Rishi successfully launched and scaled a consumer-focused venture into a multi-store business generating over multi million in annual revenue. This hands-on experience gives him a sharp eye for assessing product viability, market fit, and operational readiness.

Rishi is passionate about mentoring startups, particularly in the ideation and early growth stages. He regularly supports founders with product validation, MVP development, technology stack decisions, and go-to-market strategy. His ability to evaluate startups both technically and commercially makes him an asset as a mentor, startup judge, or investment reviewer.

Rishi brings a practical, no-fluff approach that helps startups focus on what matters—building something that works, that sells, and that scales.

I specialize in practical application of Generative AI for businesses and enterprises. I can provide mentorship on how you can leverage this technology as a professional/small business.

Technology Product Management, Retail, Health Care, Data and AI 

I am an accomplished Data Science and Analytics professional with over 13 years of experience in delivering scalable retail data science solutions. I am passionate about empowering and guiding high school students and anyone interested in navigating a career path in Data Science and Analytics.

My area of expertise is in software engineering (I was an engineer for nearly a decade at J.P. Morgan). I\’m also able to help guide students and business owners on how to use SEO (Search Engine Optimization) in order to rank on search engines. (I\’ll also be creating some free resources soon my my site SEO COMPANY FRISCO)

Senior software engineer at Meta (formerly Facebook). 

Can help high schoolers who are interesting in coding, considering a degree in computer science,  or what a career working as a software engineer in a tech company looks like

Can help college students with internship searching, considering a career in software engineering, or any other questions about working in FAANG

With nearly 20 years in the IT industry, I bring a robust background in software design, architecture, and development across both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. My expertise spans software engineering, database design, project management, system integration, and process reengineering. As a skilled Tech PM, I am adept at streamlining operations, optimizing team performance, and driving customer satisfaction and revenue growth.

Technical Leadership & Architecture: Proficient in designing solutions that balance system performance, user experience, cost-efficiency, and future flexibility.
Project Management & Business Analysis: Extensive experience in coordinating teams, developing project plans, and performing cost-benefit and ROI analyses.
Data Science & Emerging Technologies: Expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, data visualization, and cloud technologies.
Hands-on Development & DevOps: Proficient in front-end (Angular, React) and back-end technologies (Java, Python, Spring Boot), as well as DevOps tools like Jenkins, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Industry Knowledge: Significant experience in insurance, mortgage, asset management domains.
Education & Certifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology (BEIT)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Life Office Management Association (LOMA) I & II
Research Contributions
Published works include studies on association rule mining, information spread modeling in social media, multi-agent route planning, and market basket analysis, which demonstrate his analytical and innovative thinking.

As the Founder and CEO of RentYard Inc., I bring over a decade of experience as a Senior Web Developer combined with a deep passion for entrepreneurship. My journey has equipped me with a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen, enabling me to assist new founders in transforming their ideas into successful ventures. Currently, I also serve as a startup mentor at The DEC Network in Dallas.

I specialize in guiding entrepreneurs through the crucial early stages of their startups, from business formation to developing Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). My focus is on integrating technology with business strategies to create sustainable, scalable solutions. Whether you\’re just starting out or looking to implement technology into an existing business, I provide mentorship that streamlines processes, optimizes resources, and positions your venture for growth.

I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with the next generation of founders, helping them navigate the startup ecosystem and avoid common pitfalls. As a mentor, I aim to inspire, educate, and empower entrepreneurs to bring their visions to life.

Area of Expertise: Business Consulting; Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Digital Transformation, GotoMarket Strategy, Marketing 

Marketing and Sales. Nearly 40 years experience developing sales teams, client/customer relationships, marketing and sales plans/strategies for growing a business\’ top and bottom line. Experience with products, software and services to small, medium and F500 companies/organizations. Specifically, how to organize and plan a marketing / sales approach that differentiates your message/offerings and can be adopted by your marketing/sales teams.

around 40 years Expertise in Managing Business in diversified industry segments across the globe specially with US / EU/ Asian Businesses. Foused into Manufacturing Operations driving Profitability with Growth. 

Process expert with Master Black Belt in Six Sigma, Lean Expert, and TOC Champion

Experience with Success and Failure (learnt lessons) building 4 companies in each of the below. 

Startups: Fund raising | Marketing |Sales | Partnerships

VC/Investment : Tech Start ups | Social Entrepreneurship | Real estate | Recruiting

Tech Expertise : Security | AI | Cloud

Website Development | Graphic Designing | Social Media Marketing | Web Accessibility | NDSS Ambassador

Retail & merchandising as well as global sourcing in apparel, arts and crafts, grocery industries 

11/2011

I am an expert in providing content training for Texas Educator certification, career counseling, and CDA licensing training for preschool Directorship. Along with this, I offer training for minimum standards for afterschool programs, creative content writing, resume writing, college counseling, and college essay reviews. I am also skilled in imparting knowledge in public speaking and interview skills.

Accomplished Technical Manager with a robust background in data-focused leadership roles i nTelecom & Finance ; With over a decade of experience, I consistently drive technical excellence, yielding tangible business results. My skill set encompasses legacy modernization, data transformation, real-time data ingestion, ETL processes, and effective team management. I excel not only in managing teams but also in mentoring and inspiring team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. I am committed to driving efficiency and excellence in complex data-driven initiatives.