Infinity at work
Cortaiq Solutions represents the convergence of Cortex, AI and IQ - a belief that human and artificial intelligence together unlock new levels of performance, resilience, and value for enterprises.
The C and O in our logo form an infinity loop, symbolizing continuous learning and the limitless possibilities that emerge when strategy, technology, and people align.
We partner with organisations committed to:
Modernising fragmented IT systems into agile, AI-ready platforms that drive seamless digital acceleration.
Establishing high-impact Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India through a strategic and de-risked BOT model
Recovering and stabilising mission-critical IT programs to ensure successful delivery.
Who We Are
Cortaiq Solutions is a boutique consultancy built by practitioners. Having led global technology initiatives for decades, we bridge the gap between having tools and achieving outcomes. We provide the missing link: a trusted partner to synchronize strategy, delivery, and change into one coherent flow..
At Cortaiq, human judgment comes first - amplified by AI and accelerated by AI. Our guidance is pragmatic, respecting real-world constraints while confidently steering toward an AI-ready future.
What Cortaiq Stands For -
Cortex + AI + IQ: Fusing data and AI with human intuition to elevate decision intelligence across the enterprise
Infinity Mindset: Architecting for continuous improvement and adaptable transformations that expand your future options.
Partnership-focused: “From roadmap to reality” We take joint ownership, staying engaged until the transformation is complete.
The Founding Team: 80+ Years, One Vision!
Our three founders bring 80+ years of combined experience across -
Large-scale ERP and platform implementations
Legacy modernization in complex, regulated environments
Mission-critical data migration programs
Overseas Delivery Center setup and operations
Education technology solutions
Program and portfolio leadership for global clients
From solution architect to CXO advisor, our experience enables us to engage credibly with C-suite leaders, mid-management, and technical teams alike.
To be the most trusted partner for global enterprises reinventing their future through technology, transformation, and high-performance capability centres.
Our Vision
Our Mission
To help global enterprises achieve breakthrough performance through digital transformation, IT program turnaround, process optimisation, and capability centre advisory — delivering measurable impact and lasting competitive advantage.
Shivaprakash Rao, Co-Founder and CEO
Shivaprakash leads Cortaiq’s strategic vision and works closely with CXO teams to translate ambition into executable digital and AI outcomes. With over 29 years advising global enterprises, Shivaprakash brings a rare combination of clarity, structured thinking, and practical business sensibility.
His strength lies in shaping realistic transformation roadmaps, designing governance models, maturing India GCCs, and steering high‑stakes turnarounds. Drawing from deep experience across automation, supply chain, omni-channel retail, and large‑scale delivery, he ensures that strategy lands with precision and long‑term durability.
At Cortaiq, he anchors the firm’s philosophy of calm leadership, transparency, and execution grounded in simplicity and strong guardrails.
Sudhir Bhandarkar Bantwal, Co-Founder and COO
Sudhir is the operational backbone of Cortaiq, driving discipline, structure, and governance across all engagements. With over 28 years of cross‑industry experience, from global delivery at Infosys to building Delivery Excellence Centres, he specializes in creating systems that make organizations predictable, efficient, and resilient.
He brings rigor to operating models, people systems, financial governance, vendor management, and enterprise‑wide compliance. Sudhir’s hallmark is his ability to turn complexity into orchestrated, repeatable rhythms that scale.
At Cortaiq, he ensures every roadmap, GCC model, and program turnaround is supported by strong operational foundations, consistent execution, and a culture of accountability.
Mukhtarali Khatib, Co-Founder and CDO
Mukhtar leads Cortaiq’s delivery and technology execution, ensuring that programs move from strategy to impact with structure and reliability. With over 27 years of global experience spanning application modernisation, automation, complex transitions, and large portfolio delivery, he is the firm’s anchor for execution excellence.
He is known for introducing rigor, risk‑based governance, measurable SLAs, crisp transition frameworks, and multi‑layer stakeholder alignment. His background managing transitions of 200+ applications and multimillion‑dollar portfolios gives him a deep understanding of what it takes to run complex delivery engines at scale.
At Cortaiq, Mukhtarali ensures every initiative - whether digital, AI, GCC, or turnaround - lands with consistency, technical depth, and transparent delivery mechanisms.
Our Services
Connecting strategy, delivery, and change with trusted, pragmatic guidance.
IT Transformation
We help modernize fragmented IT systems, delivering agile, AI-first platforms that drive enterprise innovation and long-term resilience
Global Capability Centers (BOT model)
We build and scale strategic GCCs in India, through a proven Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, ensuring complete accountability from planning to handover
Executive Level Program Recovery
We rescue and stabilise at-risk, mission-critical technology programs, ensuring rigorous execution and guaranteed delivery when stakes are highest.
IT Transformation
We help enterprises move from fragile, fragmented IT landscapes to modern, AI-first platforms that support growth, innovation, and resilience. Our approach connects business ambition with practical, sequenced change that can actually be delivered.
Key Elements:
Transformation vision and roadmap tied to business outcomes and risk appetite
Pragmatic legacy modernization (rehost, re-platform, refactor, re-architect)
Large-scale data migration with integrity and compliance
Data, integration, and platform strategy for analytics and AI at scale
Operating model and governance for transparency and control
Program management and execution leadership to realize benefits
Global Capability Centers
We help global organizations establish strategic GCCs in India—not just cost centers, but hubs for innovation and control. Operating under a Build–Operate–Transfer (BOT) model, we stay accountable from planning to handover.
End-to-End Services:
Strategy and feasibility for GCC purpose and location
Legal, statutory, and compliance orchestration
Infrastructure and workspace planning
Talent and leadership shaping
Operations, governance, and performance setup
Structured BOT handover with risk-managed exit
Executive-Level Program Recovery
When critical IT programs are in distress - over budget, delayed, or losing stakeholder confidence - we work with executive sponsors to stabilize and recover them. Our approach respects IT leaders’ realities - complex vendors, legacy constraints, and business pressure.
Typical Scenarios:
ERP or core-system transformations stuck in amber/red
Cloud migrations with repeated slippage
Multi-vendor programs with blurred accountability
Strategic initiatives losing visibility or trust
Recovery Includes:
Independent health assessment
Executive alignment and reset
Recovery plan and governance redesign
Vendor and interface clarity
Capability uplift for lasting improvement
Insights
Get in touch
Whether you’re planning modernization, evaluating a GCC, or stabilizing a critical program, Cortaiq begins with a focused, no-obligation conversation to understand your context and explore practical options
contact@cortaiq.com