Our Team

Vinay Angalakurthi

Vinay Angalakurthi

Founder & CEO - Takeoff & Youngminds

Mr. Vinay Angalakurthi is an entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Takeoff Edu Group and YoungMinds Technology Solutions. With a vision to bridge the gap between education and technology, he has built organizations dedicated to empowering students and transforming businesses through innovation. Through Takeoff Edu Group, he leads initiatives in academic project support and industry-focused software and electronics training, helping students build practical skills for successful careers. At YoungMinds Technology Solutions, he drives the development of innovative software solutions for petrol pumps, restaurants, and LPG gas agencies, enabling businesses to improve efficiency and embrace digital transformation. His commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous growth continues to inspire students, professionals, and businesses alike.

Mr. Vinay Angalakurthi is an entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Takeoff Edu Group and YoungMinds Technology Solutions... Read more

Vineela Angalakurthi

Vineela Angalakurthi

Co-Founder - Takeoff & Youngminds

Mrs. Vineela Angalakurthi is the Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Takeoff Edu Group and YoungMinds Technology Solutions. She leads the organization's technology vision, product innovation, and digital transformation initiatives. With extensive expertise in software development and technology strategy, she oversees the design and delivery of scalable solutions while ensuring excellence across all technical operations. Her leadership plays a vital role in driving innovation, maintaining quality, and empowering both students and businesses through technology.

Mrs. Vineela Angalakurthi is the Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Takeoff Edu Group and YoungMinds Technol... Read more

Areti Gopi

Areti Gopi

R&D Electrical

Areti Gopi is a highly skilled SIMULINK Engineer specializing in Power Electronics and Drives. He joined Takeoff Edu Group in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, in 2015 as a SIMULINK Engineer in the Electrical Department and currently serves as Technical Manager in the R&D Department. With in-depth expertise in Electrical Systems Simulation, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Electric Drives, Control Systems, Electric Vehicles & Charging Stations, Smart Grids, and Renewable Energy Systems, Areti plays a crucial role in overseeing and guiding the development team, ensuring the successful and timely completion of research work. A passionate innovator and problem-solver, Areti actively contributes to the advancement of Ph.D. assistance, drives R&D initiatives, and manages international collaborations. With a continuous focus on optimizing engineering processes and outcomes, Areti brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) department, striving to elevate the field of engineering.

Areti Gopi is a highly skilled SIMULINK Engineer specializing in Power Electronics and Drives. He joined Takeoff Edu Gro... Read more

Siva Ramakrishna

Siva Ramakrishna

R&D Electronics

He is currently working as a Senior ECE Engineer and Research Lead at Takeoff Edu Group, with over 14 years of experience in teaching, training, project execution, and research in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). His core expertise includes Embedded Systems, MATLAB, VLSI, IoT, and hardware–software co-design, along with strong proficiency in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning (DL), and Machine Learning (ML). He has successfully led and guided multiple industry-focused and academic projects, integrating AI and DL techniques with embedded and edge computing platforms for real-world applications. His technical interests also cover computer vision, image processing, intelligent automation, and data-driven system design. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he is actively pursuing Ph.D. research under the AI R&D division at Takeoff Edu Group, focusing on advanced AI-driven solutions for ECE applications. He is dedicated to publishing research articles in reputed journals and conferences, including SCI, Scopus, Web of Science, and IEEE, and to mentoring students and researchers in emerging ECE and AI technologies.

He is currently working as a Senior ECE Engineer and Research Lead at Takeoff Edu Group, with over 14 years of experienc... Read more

Balaram Panigrahy

Balaram Panigrahy

R&D Computer Science

He is currently working as a Senior Data Scientist at Takeoff Edu Group, where he has over 5 years of experience in leading projects and research in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, and Natural Language Processing (NLP). In addition to his technical expertise, he is actively contributing towards his Ph.D. research work in the AI R&D department at Takeoff Edu Group. He focuses on advancing AI technologies and their applications, and he is committed to publishing research papers in reputed journals and conferences, including SCI, Scopus, Web of Science, and IEEE.

He is currently working as a Senior Data Scientist at Takeoff Edu Group, where he has over 5 years of experience in lead... Read more

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