Leadership Team
Executive Board
Santosh Gundimeda:
Head of Operations, Google Cloud
"Resilience for our planet, not just for tech"
Santosh Gundimeda is the Head of Operations for Incident and Escalation Management at Google Cloud. He ensures one of the world's largest digital infrastructures runs reliably by focusing on systems resilience and efficiency. His expertise in managing high-stakes global systems informs his dedication to creating resilient, sustainable environments for the planet.
To the next generation of heroes:
your projects are the resilience plans for our planet—design solutions that prevent the crisis entirely. Act as the 'Incident Commander' for your local environment, building smart, scalable, and resilient solutions. We seek operational excellence: projects that are efficient, well-managed, and minimize long-term impact, applying tech insights like resource conservation. Use your innovative mindset and digital tools to start small, think systemically, and let's engineer a sustainable future together
Chandra Pathivada:
Architect, Amazon Web Services
"Innovate Boldly.Live Sustainably.Impact Daily"
Chandra Pathivada is a distinguished technology executive, architect, and dedicated philanthropist. He currently serves as an Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), having previously served as the Global Database Director at Datavail. Beyond his technological leadership, Chandra is deeply committed to the mission that hunger should not be a barrier to education. This goal drives his sustained philanthropic support for the Akshaya Patra Foundation for over 15 years, which includes the direct sponsorship of food trucks in the Visakhapatnam region, ensuring thousands of children receive nourishing meals every single day. Chandra's unique blend of expert technological innovation and passion for humanitarian service makes him an invaluable asset to the JS Awards Board.
In his words: "I believe the greatest innovations don't just solve business problems—they address the world's most urgent needs. Your environmental projects are the true 'disruptive technology' we need. I’ve seen the power of small, dedicated teams making a massive impact, whether it's feeding a community or protecting an ecosystem. Take risks, be bold, and use your creativity to build a greener world. We are here to support your vision."
Devender Narala, an Environmental Engineer with over 30 years of service in multiple state agencies, including the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), has been a key advocate for environmental protection. He led efforts to safeguard groundwater and surface water from contamination, oversaw the cleanup of TPH and VOCs in soil and water, regulated hazardous and solid waste landfills, and championed stormwater discharge management for construction and industrial activities.Currently, he serves as the Director of Development at Aria University, raising funds to support Indian languages and establish a School of Medicine in California’s underserved San Joaquin Valley. In addition, he is the Northern California Regional Coordinator for ManaBadi, a global Telugu language initiative educating over 12,000 students across 35 U.S. states and 12 countries.