VAICS leadership
Guiding with vision, leading with purpose
VAICS leadership team is pivotal in guiding the company towards achieving its vision and strategic goals. Each leader brings a wealth of experience and expertise, driving innovation and excellence across all aspects of our operations. As experienced consulting experts, they ensure that VAICS remains at the forefront of technology and business solutions. The leadership team at VAICS plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional value to our clients through insight, innovation, and strategic execution.
Rajendra Prasad Ponugoti
Founder & CEO, VAICS
Rajendra Prasad Ponugoti (RP) is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VAICS, a leading organization specializing in Life Science/ CRO services (Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Clinical Data Management, and Medical Writing), Business Solutions,
ERP Solutions, Data Engineering, and Application Development.
With a distinguished career spanning 20 years, RP has been at the forefront of leveraging data science, technology, and business intelligence to drive innovation across multiple industries.
Avinash Parchuri
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Avinash Parchuri is the Chief Operating Officer of VAICS, bringing over a decade of experience in operational leadership and strategic management. Known for his exceptional problem-solving skills and results-driven approach, Avinash has a proven track record of optimizing processes and delivering high-quality outcomes.
His expertise spans Life Sciences, Business Solutions, Data Engineering,
and Technology Development, making him a key driver of innovation and efficiency within the organization. As COO, Avinash is dedicated to fostering collaboration and ensuring the seamless execution of complex projects, consistently driving VAICS towards success.
Nikhil Pydimarry
Director of Strategy Operations- Biometrics
Nikhil Pydimarry is the Director of Strategy Operations at VAICS, bringing over a decade of experience in strategic leadership and operational management within biometrics and life sciences. Known for his structured problem-solving skills and execution-focused approach, Nikhil has a proven track record of building scalable operating models and driving regulatory-aligned delivery excellence.
His expertise spans biometrics, clinical analytics, advanced technology integration, and operating model design, making him a key driver of innovation and efficiency within the organization. As Director of Strategy Operations, Nikhil is dedicated to strengthening governance, enabling cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the effective execution of complex initiatives, consistently positioning VAICS for sustainable growth.
Sheetal Vishwanathan
Director – Clinical Data Management
Sheetal Vishwanathan is the Director of Clinical Data Management at VAICS, bringing over a decade of experience in end-to-end Clinical Data Management and operational leadership. Known for her quality-driven leadership style and compliance-focused approach, Sheetal has a proven track record of establishing robust data standards and audit-ready processes.
Her expertise spans data governance, regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and cross-functional coordination, making her a key driver of quality and consistency within the organization. As Director of Clinical Data Management, Sheetal is dedicated to mentoring high-performing teams and ensuring the seamless execution of clinical data operations, consistently reinforcing VAICS’ commitment to accurate, reliable, and compliant clinical data delivery.
Dr. Ashwini Mathur
Senior Advisory Member
Dr. Ashwini Mathur brings over three decades of experience in clinical research and biometric services. As a Senior Advisory Member at VAICS Consulting, he provides strategic advisory support across clinical development, data sciences, and biometrics. His guidance strengthens scientific direction, supports complex decision-making, and enhances long-term growth.
Dr. Mathur is known for leading complex programs and shaping high-performing teams, contributing to sustained innovation and excellence across clinical initiatives.