Vineeth Abraham

VJ, the Group Head of Innovation (Sr. Director) at Reso, is currently at the forefront of spearheading Engineering and Product management functions. With a corporate career spanning over 19 years, he has left a significant impact in roles at Salesforce, Swiss Re, and Dell, where he served as the VP for Innovation and Head of Innovation, respectively. Beyond his corporate achievements, VJ is renowned as the founder of Open Innovation India, a thriving community fostering collaboration among startups, corporates, and tech enthusiasts. Widely recognized as an active startup mentor and a permanent Tech Jury member for numerous startup awards, VJ's versatility extends to being a sought-after keynote speaker at various corporate tech events. Additionally, he actively champions diversity and inclusion, collaborating with Women in Tech and supporting People with Disabilities, also known as True Ability Warriors. As an accomplished engineering leader, VJ has navigated multiple domains, from AI and Analytics to product development, accumulating an impressive portfolio that includes 22 filed patents, 2 books in Innovation, two religious books, and three linguistic books.

Spearhead product engineering initiatives by conceptualizing, planning, and executing innovation strategies in collaboration with business leaders, guiding projects from inception to product launch.

Drive the creation of new products by leading cross-functional teams in exploring cutting-edge technologies and developing innovative solutions that address market needs and capitalize on emerging trends.


Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to identify product challenges and opportunities, devising strategies to leverage emerging technologies to drive product innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

Customer-centric approach to product engineering and innovation, ensuring that our products meet and exceed user expectations, driving customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Foster a culture of product innovation within the organization, nurturing an environment that fosters creative problem-solving, experimentation, and risk-taking among engineering teams.

Actively engage in industry Innovation events to stay abreast of the latest advancements in technology, particularly in AI and Analytics, and identifying opportunities for product enhancement.

Forge partnerships with university incubators and industry accelerators to tap into their resources, expertise, and talent pool, facilitating collaborative research projects, mentorship programs, and technology transfer initiatives to drive innovation and commercialization of new ideas.

Engage with academic institutions and industry accelerators to co-create innovation hubs and collaborative spaces, fostering a dynamic ecosystem where startups, researchers, and industry experts collaborate to solve complex challenges, incubate new ventures, and drive economic growth.

IIM B in General Leadership & Strategy