RKRaj Kotecha
@rajkotecha
Strategic technology executive and hands-on AI architect.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic technology executive and hands-on AI architect who bridges C-suite strategy with technical execution, specializing in Cloud Modernization, AI Governance, and RAG architectures. I combine governance rigor from senior consulting roles with active engineering leadership in deep-tech startups.
As a fractional CTO and co-founder, I design model-agnostic, multi-agent LLM workflows, implement BigQuery ML-based RAG pipelines, and execute full-stack solutions while optimizing infrastructure and AI consumption costs. I have led large cloud transformations, authored cloud maturity models, and directed multi-disciplinary teams for major financial and public-sector programs.
I prioritize pragmatic, risk-aware modernization for regulated industries, mentoring teams and translating complex requirements into deliverable roadmaps. I deliver measurable outcomes—improving security posture, enabling rapid cloud intake, and converting go-to-market opportunities into client engagements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Consultant
Independent
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Provide fractional CTO and strategic advisory services to enterprises and scale-ups, de-risking GenAI adoption and modernizing legacy infrastructure for regulated industries. Design RAG architectures and policy frameworks and execute cloud remediation to resolve compliance gaps and optimize GCP/Azure spend.
Co-Founder & Chief Architect
Threat Equals
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Lead hands-on R&D to build an LLM-driven agentic cyber threat detection platform, designing model-agnostic multi-agent workflows, implementing BigQuery ML-based RAG pipelines, and optimizing infrastructure and AI consumption costs for lean scalability.
Managing Principal - Cloud Unit
Sourced Group
Jul 2023 - Mar 2024 (8 months)
Authored GTM analysis and led pre-sales architecture and relationship management for Tier-1 enterprise clients, directed a team of 5 to win major proposals, and remediated critical vulnerabilities in public sector AWS platforms through proactive incident response.
KCLed technology delivery for a global financial systems transformation managing 25+ blended engineers, authored a technology roadmap for a $12.5B division to modernize legacy mainframe systems, and created KPMG Canada's inaugural Cloud Maturity Model driving major RFP wins.
TBLaunched TD's secure public Azure platform by directing a product team and 30+ engineers, implemented a 60-minute rapid cloud intake assessment replacing a 1.5-year process, and delivered bank-wide go-to-market and enablement reaching 1,000+ professionals.
Principal Consultant
Scalar Decisions
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Established the Canadian cloud advisory practice, created inaugural cloud governance offerings, and delivered cloud governance and architecture work directly to CIOs and VPs resulting in multiple contract extensions.
ICSupported technical sales for Eastern Canada cloud deals by developing cloud strategies, architectures, cost models, and delivery execution plans to enable enterprise cloud adoption and contracting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UWUniversity of Westminster
Master of Science, Software Engineering
1995 - 1997
Grade: Merit
Completed an MSc in Software Engineering with Merit, focusing on software engineering principles and practices.
KUKingston University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Accounting and Law
1990 - 1993
Earned a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Law, covering foundational accounting and legal subjects relevant to business.
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