Following the news that RELI Group had appointed Atul Singh as Chief Technology Officer, looking to leverage his more than 25 years of leadership experience in technology, product strategy and engineering transformation, we caught up to learn more about what’s ahead.
Customer-focused Culture and a Clear Vision for Growth
I was drawn to RELI Group by its customer-focused culture, powered by deep subject matter expertise and a profound understanding of client missions. My decision to join was also significantly influenced by the top-tier leadership group, led by Mohammad Elias and Vishal Tulsian, whose clear vision for growth resonated strongly with me. I’m confident my experience in technology, engineering and customer-centric solutions will perfectly complement RELI Group’s existing strengths. I’m thrilled to be part of this leadership team and excited about the future possibilities.
Defining the Next Generation of Innovative Solutions
My role centers on leading RELI’s technology strategy and roadmap, ensuring it not only supports but actively advances our customers’ missions and defines the next generation of our innovative solutions. The dramatic technological shifts of the past 3-5 years have created a uniquely exciting environment. I am convinced that by harnessing these advancements, we can deliver transformational changes that will significantly streamline critical business processes and yield tangible benefits for our customers.
AI, Cyber and Operational Efficiency Driving the Way Forward
The technology and GovCon landscape is in constant flux, but as we look to 2025-26, I believe a few key themes will dominate. First, AI stands out; its rapid evolution has unlocked capabilities that seemed almost impossible just two years ago. We’re committed to strategically leveraging and integrating AI into our solutions, translating its power into more efficient and impactful business processes for our customers.
Secondly, we anticipate cybersecurity and compliance will remain a paramount concern within the GovCon sector. RELI is dedicated to delivering increasingly comprehensive cybersecurity and compliance solutions to meet these critical and evolving needs.
Finally, the persistent drive for operational efficiency and cost reduction, alongside the imperative to combat fraud, waste and abuse, will continue to be a central focus. We will relentlessly enhance our solutions to provide even greater benefits and efficiencies, directly supporting our customers’ missions.
A Deep Ecosystem of Partners
As you noted, a robust ecosystem of partners is vital for any company’s success. I’m keen to explore collaboration opportunities with potential partners who bring deep expertise and innovative solutions in the technology and GovCon spaces I’ve highlighted. These partnerships would ideally complement RELI’s existing solutions and services, creating synergistic value for our customers.
About Atul
I bring more than 25 years of executive leadership experience, specializing in technology and engineering at organizations such as CGI, SAIC and Successware across commercial and government sectors. In these roles, I was instrumental in creating vision, strategy and technology roadmaps that accelerated business growth, directly overseeing the engineering implementation. I have a proven history of successfully leading complex, large-scale initiatives to modernize, re-engineer and revitalize flagship product portfolios, consistently achieving measurable outcomes that include significant improvements in productivity and quality, alongside cost reductions. My experience includes spearheading innovation programs and developing reusable intellectual property, which has consistently delivered substantial value to customers.
