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Vision Statement

At Shastrah, we leverage cutting-edge eNose technology to transform early cancer detection. Our innovative diagnostic tool employs state-of-the-art AI and machine learning to enhance our non-invasive breath test, identifying cancer biomarkers with exceptional accuracy and efficiency. This groundbreaking approach offers numerous benefits, including

Mission Statement

At Shastrah, we are committed to delivering innovative health technologies that provide early cancer detection through non-invasive breath analysis. Our mission is to bridge healthcare disparities by making our eNose solution accessible, affordable, and effective for underserved populations worldwide. We strive to collaborate with global health organizations, community health centers, and local partners to ensure that no one is left behind in the fight against cancer. Through continuous innovation and a steadfast dedication to our social mission, we aim to break social and economic barriers to create a healthier, more equitable world for all.

Bios and Photos of the Founding Team

Aakash Selvaraj

CEO and Co-founder

My purpose:
Bringing business infrastructure and practices to mitigate healthcare disparities around the world.

Capture Specialist

I am currently working as the lead capture specialist for The Centech Group Inc, a subcontracting company for the Department of Defense. In charge of the full capture process for opportunities our company decides to bid on. Lead a team of three other capture specialist to guarantee wins for opportunities bidded.

Founder of Project Immunity
projectimmunity.org

A non-profit organization with the core goal of combating medical disparities in rural India.
Lead a team of medical practitioners, in distributing basic medical healthcare checkups to rural areas of India with very limited access to medical operations.
We provide free glucose tests, blood pressure tests, EKGS, Muscle and pain relief ointments, and basic medications such as cold or sore throat serums to those who otherwise would never have even seen a doctor in their lives.

Parth Pandya

CMO and Co-founder

As leader of Marketing and Sales, Parth manages
Parth Pandya is the head of Marketing and Sales at Shastrah.AI. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Marketing as well as a minor in Economics at American University and is hoping to pursue an MBA.

As leader of Marketing and Sales, Parth lead our efforts to bring innovative health-tech
solutions to market, bridging the gap between advanced technology and accessible healthcare.This role involves monitoring the industry, emerging technologies, and competitive products

Parth is passionate about driving growth and expanding our reach to underserved populations. He is committed to our mission of improving health outcomes through cutting-edge technology and dedicated service

Antony Guillen

CTO and Co-founder

Antony holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from American University and is currently
looking to pursue a Computer Science masters degree specializing in Machine Learning and AI.As the leader of product development, Antony oversees a team of researchers and scientists working on identifying VOCs in breath samples for early disease detection. This role includes building and managing cloud infrastructure for data collection.

Antony is passionate about improving and saving lives around the world. He brings a
unique interdisciplinary approach to Shastrah, significantly contributing to the company's
mission to transform preventive screening and diagnostics.

Team

Arun Subramanian

Project Manager

Arun Subramanian, who works as a project manager at Business Integra, is known for his exceptional leadership skills and strategic vision. With a knack for managing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery, he has consistently driven his team towards achieving organizational goals.

Yashwini

Lead UI/UX Designer

Yashwini is the Lead UI/UX Designer, bringing a wealth of expertise in creating user-centric designs. She holds a master's degree in Social Design from NYU and a PFA in Integrated Design from Parsons. Yashwini combines her advanced educational background with a passion for innovative, inclusive design solutions. Her love for animals and nature inspires her creative process, resulting in designs that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. Yashwini is dedicated to enhancing user experiences through thoughtful and empathetic design.

Kavya

Global Relations Coordinator

Kavya Krishnan is the Global Relations Coordinator, adeptly managing international partnerships and collaborations. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Kentucky and has extensive experience in global communications and strategic relations. Kavya's expertise extends to fostering meaningful connections, particularly in Nepal, enhancing the company's international presence. Her dedication to building robust relationships is crucial to the company's growth and success on a global scale.

Advisory Board

Prathiba Ramadoss

Ms. Prathiba Ramadoss, Founder, President and CEO of Business Integra, is an award-winning entrepreneur. Her dynamic leadership, adaptive thinking and problem solving over the past 20 years have propelled the company from a niche IT services firm to a large U.S. Federal prime contracting IT powerhouse it is today, with a suite of proven enterprise IT service offerings that continuously enable the critical missions of U.S. Governments and address the range of human capital challenges that public and private corporations face today.
Ms. Ramadoss makes continuous focus and concentration on optimizing corporate resources for attaining optimum success. She strengthens daily corporate culture in collaboration and honest communication with the Government stakeholders and business partners in fostering relationships; building winning strategies; and maintaining long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with partners and customers.

Krish R Krishnan

Mr. Krishnan, Chief Executive Officer, has more than 25 years’ experience in founding and managing ClimateTech, environmental, and energy management companies spread across 15 countries and four continents. He has previously been involved in founding successful AI and technology startups in the US. During these prior startups, Mr. Krishnan was the inventor-on-record for related technology process patents by the USPTO. Mr. Krishnan completed his under-graduation in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and his graduate studies in Environmental Engineering from Cornell University.

Arun Bhandar, M.D.

Global Relations Coordinator

Dr. Arun Bhandari is a practicing Oncologist and Hematologist at Chesapeake Oncology Hematology Associates, PA (COHA), Annapolis, MD since 2007. He is on staff at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) a part of Luminis Health, University Of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC) and John Hopkins Medicine at Howard County General Hospital (HCGH).

Prashant Pandya, M.D.

Dr. Pandya, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with over two decades of experience. Educated at the University of Michigan and the University of Connecticut Health Center, Dr. Pandya is founder of Alpha Health Associates and is affiliated with Atlantic Health System and RJWBarnabas Health. He is founder HeathStrong Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing on healthcare for underserved populations.

Natesa P. Shanmugam, M.D.

Dr. Shanmugam, MD, is a board-certified specialist in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Clinical Informatics, with over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He completed his medical degree at Kilpauk Medical College in 1990, followed by a residency at Howard University Hospital and fellowships at both Howard University Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Shanmugam currently practices in Lanham, MD, and is affiliated with multiple medical facilities, including Holy Cross Hospital and Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. He is proficient in Tamil and is committed to providing comprehensive care in critical and pulmonary medicine.
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