Seth Narayanan (CEO & Founder)

Seth co-founded Telliant Systems in May 2010 to create a better software services delivery model so global corporations could truly leverage the benefits of outsourcing and offshore services.

Prior to starting Telliant, Seth founded Avalon International. As founder and CEO, he helped shape Avalon as a leading provider of software products and solutions to the check and payment processing areas of the banking and financial services industries. In 2008, Seth led Avalon to a successful acquisition by Bluepoint Solutions which is now a part of Goldleaf Financial Solutions and took on the responsibility of serving as the CTO of the combined organization.

Seth began his career as a software engineer with Tata Unisys Corporation in India and soon settled in the United States. As a consultant to Unisys for over 15 years, Seth gained comprehensive experience in software development and services delivery by working with several Fortune 500 and global customers with a particular focus on financial services and banking.

Seth earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Madras, India. He continued his education by receiving an MBA, with specialization in Marketing and Information Systems, from the Xavier Labor Relations Institute in Jamshedpur, India.

Seth is very active with the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and holds a board position on TAG’s Digital Health Society.

Seth lives in the Atlanta area with his wife Kathleen and has two sons who graduated from Georgia Tech. Seth loves to golf and is always looking for a challenging new golf course to play.

Kathleen Narayanan (CFO & Co-Founder)

Kathleen Narayanan brings over four decades of software and business experience to Telliant Systems. She joined Seth Narayanan in 2012 to help lead Telliant after the successful sale of Avalon International, the duo’s previous venture, to Bluepoint Solutions which is now a part of Goldleaf Financial Solutions. Avalon was a leading provider of software products and solutions to the check and payment processing areas of the banking and financial services industries. She managed the financial side of the business as well as contributing to product development, sales, and customer relationships. Her enthusiasm, energy, and IT experience make her a great asset to both companies.

Prior to Avalon, Kathleen spent more than a decade at Unisys Corporation in roles of increasing responsibility. Starting as a Programmer Analyst, she moved into key roles including Team Leader and Project Manager in several major software developments and implementation projects. Kathleen regularly interfaced with large clients, many specifically in the banking industry.

While at Unisys, Kathleen was recognized as a small banking expert and solution provider. She received the Unisys Achievement Award for Excellence for her leading role in the development of the Unisys solution for Mellon Bank’s Small Banking Service Center. She also developed the Unisys solution for Credit Union payment processing needs. Kathleen left Unisys to assist Seth full-time with Avalon International and its clients.

Kathleen started her IT career as a Programmer and the Night Shift Supervisor at Farmers’ Bank and Trust in Hummelstown, PA while she was earning a BA in Technology Management at Pennsylvania State University and an AS in Computer Science and Accounting at Thompson Institute College.

GuruPrasad Murthy (Director – Delivery)

Guru Prasad M.S is a Seasoned Project Management Professional with a couple of decades of successful experience in Program/Project Management. Guru has extensive experience in collaborating with the client during various life cycle stages. He also has excellent communication & Interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving skills and decision-making ability. He has worked with multiple startup companies and contributed to the growth of the company in terms of employee count & financials. He has around 10+ years of hands-on Java/J2ee experience and has involved in the architecture and design of multiple projects in early career. Guru has done Bachelor degree in Mathematics and has done a couple of master degree (MCA from IGNOU and MBA from University of Madras).

Sunandha Sakthiprasad (Vice President – HR)

Sunandha has been an integral part of Telliant’s Success since 2012. She leads the Human Resources & Administrative function for the company and is responsible for building a market-leading, client-centric workforce, growing and nurturing talent on a global scale. Her core focus is talent acquisition and retention and over the years she has significantly scaled up Telliant’s talent pool to meet our customer’s goals.

Sunandha has over 15 years of experience in building and scaling organizations as an HR executive in the UK and India. Her concentration is in specialized technology talent acquisition which she has done very successfully over the years. Across the various organizations, she plays a key role in working with the Executive Leadership to create a people strategy that is aligned with Telliant’s mission and values and has built a framework for the company’s strategy execution followed by organization design and governance models.

Chris Karabinos (Vice President – Strategy & Growth)

Chris Karabinos is “Vice President, Strategy & Growth” at Telliant Systems where he leads Product Strategy as well as Sales, Marketing & Partnership activities.

Chris has worked to drive revenue growth in multiple leadership roles over 25+ years with companies as various as Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, ChoicePoint and PointClear Solutions. Chris has a deep interest in digital health which began when he co-founded eHealthClaim in the early 2000’s. He expanded that interest when he later co-founded Harvest Business Advisors, then joined PointClear Solutions, a healthcare technology innovation firm.

Chris has or is serving on the boards of TAG Digital Health, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), KSU’s Healthcare Management & Informatics Master’s Program, Strings of Mercy and the United Methodist Men’s Board of the North Georgia Conference. Chris earned a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University and resides in Brookhaven, GA with his wife Karen.

Arun Subramanian (Director– Projects)

“Arun is a seasoned professional with over 2 decades of rich experience in the Information Technology sector. Beginning his career as a programmer with solid knowledge across various Microsoft technologies, he has progressed to specialize in end-to-end delivery management of large multinational accounts, program management, RFP bid management, and P&L. As part of his professional journey, Arun has traveled across the globe and handled clients across various geographies including the US, APAC and the Middle East. A few of his major accomplishments include implementation of an eCommerce solution for a large retail chain, and earlier leading the development & implementation of a visa application tracking system for the US consulates in India. He graduated with honors with a Masters in Computer Applications and has his PMP certification. Arun is a sports enthusiast and loves traveling for leisure.”

Tracy Vinson (Director– Marketing)

Tracy Vinson is the Marketing Director for Telliant Systems with over 15 years’ experience in the latest marketing technologies. A strong believer in the power of positive thinking in the workplace and knowing that Telliant Systems can meet the software development demands of their clients. Tracy is an active member of the American Marketing Association(AMA). Tracy leads the company’s strategic marketing, social networking, branding efforts, including community relations and reputation management.

Prior to Telliant Systems, Tracy worked with a regional electrical supply company, where she led the new employee onboarding and training department. Tracy is a graduate of Purdue University. She enjoys camping in the Georgia State parks and spending time with her family and her dog, Ori.

Bill Brady (Manager – Sales)

Bill Brady is the Client Manager for Telliant Systems with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Bill leads the sales team with extensive skills in Data Center management, Software as a Service (SaaS), Sales Presentations, and Business Relationship Management.

As a member of the NASP, Bill is happy to be responsible for the initiation and long-term success of client engagements and partnerships. Bill was the Crew Chief in the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 and is a veteran in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1998-2006. Bill graduated from the University of West Georgia with a B.A. in Marketing.