Naresh Soni

Chief Technology Officer at CXApp

Naresh Soni has held various roles throughout their work experience. Naresh started in 2013 as the Chief Executive Officer at Next Wave Technologies, Inc., where they led generative AI and predictive model analysis for various industries. From 2016 to 2022, Soni worked as the Chief Technology Officer at Tsunami XR, Inc., overseeing end-to-end capabilities and setting technology development standards. Naresh also served as a Board Director at Sierrabolics, AI/ML Software Company from 2016 to 2019, leading the development of statistical models and engaging with customers in various industries. In 2020, Soni became the Chair of Southcoast Angels Fund, sourcing transformative technologies for investment. Naresh has also worked as an Advisor at Dallas Venture Capital and served as an Advisory Board member at KINS Technology Group Inc., NASDAQ: KINZU. In 2022, Soni joined CerraCap Ventures as a Venture Partner, and in 2023, they became the Chief Technology Officer at CXApp, where they oversee AI and AR product development strategy and leads a team of developers.

Naresh Soni completed their Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai from 1977 to 1981. Naresh then pursued a Master's degree in Computer Engineering (MSEE) from The University of Texas at Austin, which they completed from 1990 to 1992. Later, in 1999 to 2003, Naresh received Advanced Management Studies from ST University.

In 2010, Naresh Soni attended the MIT Sloan School of Management for various programs. Naresh studied Innovation Management for a short duration. Naresh also pursued Technology Management at the same institution. Additionally, Naresh undertook Technology Project Management courses, and this program has no specified start or end years.

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  • Chief Technology Officer

    June, 2023 - present

  • Executive Advisor

    May, 2023