About Us
Via Automation is a pioneering technology company that specializes in creating advanced automation solutions designed to optimize and transform operations across various industries. Leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies, Via Automation develops intuitive, scalable, and robust tools aimed at enhancing productivity, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. The company’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions make it a leader in the automation space, driving progress and operational excellence for businesses around the globe.
OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
OUR ADVISORS
Dariush Rafinejad
Dariush Rafinejad brings over 30 years of senior executive experience and product innovation in the semiconductor and solar energy sectors. He has served as Corporate Vice President at both Applied Materials and Lam Research, and has played pivotal roles in driving technology and business strategy in multiple startups spanning semiconductors, solar, and medical devices. Dariush is the founding principal of Blue Dome Consulting, partnering with high-tech executives on product and business leadership. An esteemed academic, he holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and teaches at Stanford University’s Management Science & Engineering Department, the Presidio Graduate School, and the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.
Sudhir Naik
Sudhir Naik is a veteran of India’s semiconductor and embedded systems ecosystem with more than three decades of experience. He is the founder of N CUBE SEMICON, SAN Wireless Systems, and Simplrops India, and was instrumental in building eInfochips into a global product engineering powerhouse. As a thought leader and mentor in the semiconductor and startup communities, Sudhir has actively contributed to IESA (India Electronics and Semiconductor Association) and has championed digital transformation, indigenous design innovation, and AI-driven product strategies across emerging technologies. He continues to advise startups and policymakers on strengthening India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain.