A.S. Rajgopal is a visionary leader and one of the foremost pioneers in India’s data center and cloud services industry. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has consistently bridged the intersection of technology and business—developing innovative infrastructure solutions that drive digital transformation for enterprises.

His leadership philosophy is rooted in a solutions-first mindset, shaped by executive education at globally renowned institutions including Kellogg, Yale, and ISB. Rajgopal’s career spans influential roles at Dell Technologies, Microsoft Corporation, and Reliance Communications, where he earned a reputation for building high-performing teams and delivering measurable business outcomes.

In 2012, he founded NxtGen Cloud Technologies, with a bold vision to democratize access to high-performance computing. Under his stewardship, NxtGen has grown into one of India’s most respected cloud infrastructure providers—serving over 1,000 enterprise and government clients. The company’s flagship 10-acre high-density data center campus in Bidadi (near Bangalore), along with facilities in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Faridabad (via a strategic BSNL partnership), exemplify its national footprint.

Rajgopal also led NxtGen through successful Series A and B funding rounds, attracting strategic investments from the International Finance Corporation, Intel Capital, and Iron Mountain.

Under his adept leadership, NxtGen has garnered numerous industry accolades and proudly serves a diverse clientele comprising over 1000 organizations, including prominent entities such as the Election Commission of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Godrej, Manipal Group, Kalpatu Toyota Kirloskar, and Mahindra Group.

Today, he continues to drive innovation and growth at NxtGen, empowering businesses across India to scale securely, efficiently, and sovereignly in the digital age.