Monday, October 20th, 2008
Synerzip, a dual-shore Agile software product development partner for small to midsized, typically venture funded, technology companies, announced today that it has added Dr. Pallab Chatterjee, Former CEO of i2 and former CTO of TI Technology Labs, to its Board of Advisors.
Founded in 2004, Synerzip has built its reputation by possessing a deep understanding of the real challenges faced by start-ups to mid-sized software companies who need to build innovative software products in a capital efficient manner. Synerzip serves these clients effectively using its dual-shore Agile model.
“By utilizing Synerzip’s dual-shore Agile development approach, companies can quickly and efficiently scale up their development team and take their software product to the next level. The Synerzip team truly has the DNA of Agile development – something which no other offshore software services vendor can claim. Synerzip actually leads its clients in adopting the Agile development approach and, at the same time, also offers them the economic advantage of offshore (India) model. This is a killer combination,” said Dr. Pallab Chatterjee. “I am excited to be working with the Synerzip team which already has an excellent track record of execution and look forward to working closely with the board during the next phase of Synerzip’s growth,” added Pallab.
“By utilizing Synerzip’s dual-shore Agile development approach, companies can quickly and efficiently scale up their development team and take their software product to the next level. The Synerzip team truly has the DNA of Agile development – something which no other offshore software services vendor can claim. Synerzip actually leads its clients in adopting the Agile development approach and, at the same time, also offers them the economic advantage of offshore (India) model. This is a killer combination,” said Dr. Pallab Chatterjee. “I am excited to be working with the Synerzip team which already has an excellent track record of execution and look forward to working closely with the board during the next phase of Synerzip’s growth,” added Pallab.
“As Synerzip continues to mature as a company we felt a need to surround ourselves with experienced executives and mentors. We greatly value Pallab’s deep understanding of software product development function and his experience in running global businesses. We are delighted to welcome him to our Board of Advisors,” said Synerzip’s Founder and CEO Hemant Elhence.
Dr. Pallab Chatterjee is an internationally recognized high-tech executive with experience in Corporate General Management, Corporate Governance, Strategy, Technology, Operations, and Outsourcing.
Most recently Dr. Chatterjee was Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of i2 Technologies, Inc. Under his leadership, i2 launched a new sales execution model coupled with new services lines for the company’s Total Supply Chain Management approach that yielded significant bookings growth for i2. Prior to assuming the CEO role, Dr. Chatterjee was President Solutions Operations at i2. As President of i2’s Solutions Operations, Dr. Chatterjee was responsible for product development, product marketing, and delivery of i2 Technologies’ supply chain management solutions.
Previous to i2, Dr. Chatterjee spent 24 years at Texas Instruments in various executive management positions. Under his leadership as senior vice president of Research and Development and Chief Technology Officer, the Texas Instruments Technology Labs became known as a standard for excellence acknowledged by both academia and industry.
A TI senior fellow in 1985, an IEEE fellow in 1986, Dr. Chatterjee received the IEEE J. J. Ebers award in 1986. He has been awarded numerous patents and written several publications on the high technology industry.
Dr. Chatterjee earned a BS in electronics and communication engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India where he was awarded the President of India Gold Medal for curricular excellence and the B.C.Roy Memorial Gold Medal for extracurricular excellence. He received his master’s and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering from the place University of Illinois.
About Synerzip
Synerzip, based in Dallas, Texas, serves small/mid-sized companies with dual-shore (US + India based) Agile software product development and QA/testing services. Synerzip was founded in 2004 by a seasoned team of software professionals, who deeply understand the common pitfalls of software development. Synerzip helps it clients leverage the offshore advantage without the upfront risk, hassle factor, and set-up costs.
Synerzip’s clients include leading privately funded technology companies, such as 360Commerce, Traq Wireless, Credant Technologies, DataCert, Servient, CMS Globalsoft, Skywire Software, Pavilion Technologies, Gimmal Group, PDX/Rx.com, ClearOrbit, UnWired Buyer, MediaCart and NeoFirma. As a true partner, Synerzip allows its clients to take over their offshore team to turn it into their own captive operation.
For more information, please contact:
Jill Hoersten
Tel: +1.214.914.8513
Email: jill.hoersten@synerzip.com
