About MarineIQ

Prabhakar Subramanya is a Master Mariner, brings over two decade of experience in the maritime industry, both at sea and ashore. As a Master, Prabhakar Subramanya navigated the challenges of global shipping operations firsthand, gaining invaluable insights into the complexities faced by seafarers and fleet operators. Transitioning to shore-based roles, Prabhakar Subramanya worked with a leading ship management company and tanker operator, overseeing critical aspects of fleet operations, compliance, and crew management.

This unique combination of hands-on maritime expertise and operational management has equipped Prabhakar Subramanya with a deep understanding of the industry's pain points and the practical solutions it needs. Recognizing the gaps in digitization and crew welfare, Prabhakar Subramanya founded MarineIQ Shipping Solutions to modernize maritime operations and improve seafarers' lives through innovative, AI-driven solutions.

With a clear vision for the future of maritime technology, Prabhakar Subramanya is dedicated to leading the industry's digital transformation and delivering value to stakeholders worldwide.

Shivkumar Nageshwaran is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 25 years of expertise across industries including technology, hospitality, and retail. Renowned as a Water Treatment Expert, he has been instrumental in developing advanced technologies and setting up end-to-end turnkey solutions for beverage plants.

Recently appointed as a consultant for Tilaknagar Industries (Imperial Blue packaged drinking water and soda), Shivkumar has successfully consulted and executed projects for leading global and domestic brands such as McDowell, Diageo (USL), Kineer Aqua, Budweiser, Royal Challenge, and Haywards.

His achievements span the development of multiple packaged drinking water and soda projects under various brands, showcasing his technical acumen and business insight.

Currently, he leads a business specializing in manufacturing plants and machinery for the beverage sector, delivering state-of-the-art solutions tailored to industry needs.

Shivkumar's entrepreneurial journey reflects a unique ability to bridge innovation with practical application, making him a valuable asset to MarineIQ vision of redefining maritime technology.

Ruma Selvam is a seasoned management professional with over 25 years of diverse experience spanning IT, financial institutions, and education sectors. She has a proven track record of excellence across a wide range of areas, including business strategy and development, marketing, advertising, customer relations, human resources, training, and operational excellence.

Ruma has demonstrated exceptional skills in driving strategic alliances, managing and mentoring teams, collaborating with cross-functional resources, and engaging with key decision-makers to achieve organizational goals.

Prior to co-founding MarineIQ Solutions, Ruma spent 16 years with Tech Mahindra, Heading Marketing and Strategy for Digital technologies, AWS Alliance business for the APJI region. Her ability to deliver impactful results in high-stakes environments makes her an invaluable contributor to MarineIQ's vision of transforming the maritime industry.

M R Muthuswamy is a seasoned Disruptive Technology leader turned into an entrepreneur, with more than 36 years of IT experience spanning across Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership, Advisory, Consulting, Innovation, Practice, Solution, Architecture, Software Product Management and Product Transition.

An Emerging Technology Solutions Leader spanning AI, Digital Twins, RPA, IOT, has developed products and provided GTM strategies in EdTech, FinTech, Retail sectors.

Recipient of the International Aegis Graham Bell Award (2014) for innovations in Cloud Computing.

Designed and delivered a high-profile Port Digital Transformation initiative for the Shipping Ministry, Government of India.

Currently focusing on Digital Transformation through AI for the Marine Industry.