VIJ- COFOUNDER FIRSTCOMPUTE
As Co-Founder and Chief Growth Architect of FirstCompute, VJ fuses 29 years at Fortune 500 HCM powerhouses with a builder’s instinct for turning HR operations into growth engines. After scaling a global capability center from 200 to 1,500 associates, flipping Service NPS from -22 to +90, and protecting $110 million in annual revenue with AI platforms such as Agentic AI and Client 360, he now steers FirstCompute’s end-to-end HCM Advisory Suite spanning Smart Payroll Modernisation, Skills-Aware Talent Acquisition, Gen-AI–powered Workforce Management, Predictive Employee Engagement & Retention, Compensation & Benefits Optimisation, and HR Data Governance with real-time analytics. Under his servant-leadership playbook zero-trust compliance (SOC 2 & BS 7799: zero findings), Pride-driven DEI, and 92 percent engagement clients routinely slash onboarding effort 40 percent, surface hidden talent, and embed ESG-aligned cultures that future-proof their workforce while super-charging the bottom line.
Yogesh Desai
Founder
As Founder of FirstCompute, I bring over 27 years of leadership across global technology powerhouses driving transformation, growth, and innovation across APAC, ANZ, and Europe. My journey has been rooted in building high-performance teams, scaling advanced tech businesses, and delivering breakthrough outcomes for clients at the intersection of AI, GenAI, automation, analytics, and machine learning.
FirstCompute was born from a bold vision: to empower financial institutions and digital disruptors with intelligent, real-time decisioning that accelerates progress and expands inclusion. From alternative credit scoring and fraud detection to AML, e‑KYC, and customer intelligence, we create precision-built solutions that not only solve today’s challenges but also architect tomorrow’s advantage.
I lead our strategic direction, capital initiatives, and C‑suite partnerships translating complex technology into tangible business value. By fusing cutting-edge innovation with deep industry insight, I help clients unlock new revenue streams, reduce operational friction, and build agile, future-ready enterprises.
What defines my approach is a bias for purposeful innovation governed, ethical, and scalable. Whether enabling intelligent automation at scale or embedding GenAI in decision workflows, I focus on delivering measurable impact with speed and clarity.
If you’re exploring how intelligent technology can drive your next leap forward, let’s connect.
Pooja Rekhraj
Founder
As Co‑Founder of FirstCompute, I bring 15+ years of international leadership across customer success, AI, and analytics spanning global brands like American Express, Sensis Australia, and Telecom New Zealand. My experience merges deep customer engagement expertise with the latest in GenAI, automation, and real-time decisioning.
At American Express Asia, I led service excellence programs for premium customers, launched voice and digital feedback platforms, and streamlined SLA-driven operations across the region. At Sensis, I contributed to the company’s evolution into a digital-first platform, managing multichannel customer experiences across voice, mobile, and online. At Telecom NZ, I drove customer intelligence initiatives, provisioning, and upsell programs, helping the business move toward a 360° customer view.
At FirstCompute, I now lead our customer success and intelligent engagement strategy empowering banks, fintechs, and digital businesses to scale with predictive insights, AI-driven personalization, and ethical automation. I’m passionate about turning every customer interaction into long-term value through data, empathy, and innovation.
Thomas Mathew
CRO Legal
Thomas, Chief Risk Officer & Head of Legal at FirstCompute, brings over 25 years of leadership in the global maritime and logistics sectors. With senior roles across shipping, freight forwarding, and transportation in India, he offers deep expertise in regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, and complex supply chain ecosystems. His experience spans ship ownership, agency, warehousing, 3PL, and multimodal logistics, complemented by strategic advisory in technology adoption for the passenger vessel industry.
At FirstCompute, Thomas plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI, data, and analytics-driven logistics solutions meet the highest standards of governance, legal integrity, and operational resilience particularly in cross-border, regulated, and asset-intensive environments. He advises on digital freight management, e-way bill compliance, customs automation, and the deployment of predictive analytics for risk-aware logistics planning. His oversight ensures that clients in transportation, travel, and logistics navigate evolving regulatory frameworks while embracing innovation with confidence and compliance.