Makesh Gopalakrishnan

About Makesh Gopalakrishnan

I shipped my first edtech product on a floppy disk when I was just 17.It was 2001, and as a student entrepreneur, I set out to solve a simple problem—Helping my peers learn vocabulary faster.Who knew that tiny floppy disk would spark a lifelong passion for:TechnologyInnovation & Problem-solvingToday, with 150+ products built across 12+ industries, I’ve learned that building impactful solutions requires more than technical skills—It’s about:ResiliencePurposePeopleEvery failure, every connection, and every opportunity has shaped me into four things. For over two decades, technology has been my craft and calling- Built 150+ products for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises- Led ERP implementations and created cutting-edge solutions- Delivered transformative products across North America, APAC, EMEA. Entrepreneurship wasn’t a choice—it was a calling- Bootstrapped five startups in edtech, mobility, ERP, and digital transformation- Founded Crayon’d, partnering with startups and enterprises to create scalable products- Built strong, people-first cultures that drive organic growth?Well, I’ve had my share.But as a first-generation entrepreneur from a humble background I learned to embrace failure. My mantra—“.” I believe in using technology to solve meaningful problems.Some of the initiatives I’ve launched: A geo-based platform for blood donations: An afforestation drive to fight global warming. 108: A solution to help ambulances clear traffic efficiently.I’m driven by the belief that—“ 5%, 95%.” Early in my journey, I lacked exposure and mentorship. Today, I strive to give back by:Guiding young talent, especially those overlooked by traditional systems.Inspiring first-time founders and student entrepreneurs?To build the next generation of leaders.To help them embrace entrepreneurship as a path to impact.Bold ideas deserve world-class execution. Let’s collaborate to design, build & scale something truly extraordinary 🤝Email: m•••••@crayond.com

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Crayon\'d

   Sep 2012 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Crayon’d was born from adversity and purpose. After a decade of entrepreneurial ups and downs, I set out to create a company that transforms bold ideas into impactful digital products.Since then—Built and scaled a 60- ↳ Achieved a 100% success rate.Engineered 150+ 12+ ↳ Serving startups, scale-ups, and enterprises globally. ↳ For smooth, efficient client handovers. ↳ Boosted scalability and efficiency for enterprises. ↳ Focused on innovation and collaboration.Ready to take your product from idea to launch? Let’s talk.

Education

• SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Information Technology

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Business Process
• Peopletools
• Erp
• Human Resources
• Data Conversion
• Soa
• Leadership
• Android Development
• Management
• Supply Chain
• Enterprise Mobility
• Agile Application Development
• Ios Development
• Consulting
• Organizational Culture
• Requirements Gathering
• Cross-Platform Development
• Client Relations
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Integration
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Solution Architecture
• Production Support
• Business Development
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• User Experience
• IT & Business Strategy Alignment
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Business Analysis
• Enterprise Software
• Peoplesoft
• Mobile Application Development
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Saas
• Data Migration
• Program Management
• Software Project Management