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Tushneem Dharmagadda is the CEO and Founder of HubEngage and a passionate advocate for creating more connected, human-centered workplaces. With over two decades of experience building technology solutions, he believes the future of work depends on empowering employees with the right experiences—not just more tools. His vision is centered around simplifying communication, strengthening culture, improving productivity, and creating workplaces where employees feel informed, supported, and valued every day.Under his leadership, HubEngage has evolved into a modern workforce experience platform that unifies communications, operations, engagement, and continuous learning into one digital hub. Designed especially for deskless and distributed workforces, the platform makes information, recognition, training, and support accessible wherever work happens. Through AI, automation, and engagement-driven experiences, Tushneem is focused on helping companies bridge workforce gaps and create stronger workplace cultures.

Prashant Kumar Pallati is the Co-Founder, CTO, and Managing Director of HubEngage India, where he leads the company’s technology vision, engineering strategy, and global development operations. With more than 14 years of experience in software development, Prashant is passionate about building scalable technology solutions, developing high-performing engineering teams, and operating lean organizations that deliver exceptional productivity and innovation. His expertise spans web application development, enterprise systems, XML Schema technologies, and creating platforms that help organizations better connect, inform, and support their workforce.Known for his collaborative leadership style and strong managerial capabilities, Prashant has successfully brought together both new and experienced talent to drive execution and continuous improvement across engineering teams. A dedicated team player with a passion for solving complex challenges, he continues to play a key role in shaping HubEngage’s product innovation, technology infrastructure, and global growth.

Yash Chitre is the Co-Founder and SVP of HubEngage, an award-winning platform redefining employee communications and engagement through gamification and multi-channel technology. With decades of experience in workforce communications and engagement, he has helped companies improve how they connect with employees by combining innovative technology with proven engagement strategies. His work has centered on improving communication, strengthening culture, and creating meaningful employee experiences across diverse industries and work environments.Before co-founding HubEngage, Yash led large-scale engagement initiatives for globally recognized organizations including Walmart, McDonald’s, and JPMorgan. His experience spans corporate offices, frontline operations, and high-turnover workforces, giving him deep insight into the challenges of reaching and engaging employees at scale. As a trusted advisor to HR and communications leaders, Yash brings a practical, results-oriented perspective that helps organizations turn engagement strategies into measurable outcomes.

Chris Barrera, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PMP, is the Director of Customer Engagement & Education at HubEngage, where he helps organizations strengthen workplace culture through communication, engagement, and professional development. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources, HR technology, and organizational development, he brings a practical, people-focused approach to creating more informed and connected employee experiences. His expertise includes leadership development, employee training, workforce communications, and change management across a wide range of industries. At HubEngage, Chris partners closely with clients to drive adoption, improve engagement initiatives, and support employees throughout their workplace journey. He is passionate about helping HR and communications leaders build cultures rooted in trust, recognition, and continuous learning. By combining strategic insight with hands-on guidance, Chris helps organizations maximize the impact of their employee experience programs while building stronger, more resilient teams.

Tom Rich is the Global Vice President of Revenue at HubEngage, where he has played a key role in driving the company’s growth and expanding its global market presence. With more than 20 years of experience in the HCM and technology space, Tom specializes in building high-performing sales organizations and leading revenue strategies that deliver scalable results. Known for his entrepreneurial mindset and disciplined execution, he has helped companies accelerate expansion while developing strong, customer-focused teams. In addition to his leadership at HubEngage, Tom is a co-founder of Findd and Rebourn Heroes, a former partner and executive at Payroll America, and an active investor and board member. Throughout his career, he has contributed to revenue growth, strategic expansion, and multiple mergers and acquisitions across several software organizations. With a global perspective and multilingual capabilities, Tom collaborates effectively with clients and teams worldwide while helping organizations navigate growth in an evolving workforce landscape.