Success is best achieved
when helping others to
achieve success.
More than 250 people around the world bring together expertise in insurance, construction, technology, and risk to build better ways of working.
Injala is powered by a global team of more than 250 people united by a shared goal: using technology to make complex insurance and risk management processes simpler, smarter, and more connected.
Our team brings together deep expertise across insurance, construction, risk management, engineering, technology, operations, and customer experience. That range of perspectives helps us understand the challenges our customers face and build practical solutions designed for the way they actually work.
Leading that effort is an experienced executive team focused on continued innovation, growth, and delivering meaningful value for our customers, supported by industry advisors who bring decades of expertise and perspective from across insurance, construction, and risk management.
Executive Leadership
Hyder Naqvi
Founder and CEO
As the founder and architect behind Injala’s original technology, Hyder brings over 15 years of invaluable experience in Insurtech, specializing in product and business development. He holds an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership.
Hyder defines the company's vision and direction. His responsibilities span managing product and business development strategy, as well as overseeing execution and implementation. Hyder's personal mission, echoed throughout the Injala team, is to revolutionize the insurance industry by pioneering new verticals, ultimately reshaping the world's relationship with insurance.
As a dedicated leader and visionary, Hyder's commitment to excellence and forward-thinking approach positions Injala at the forefront of the evolving insurance landscape.
Rajeev Varshneya
Chief Operating Officer
Rajeev began his career with Philips Electronics in the Netherlands, where he ascended to C-level positions, including the role of corporate CIO for its consumer business. Subsequently, he founded the Philips Software Center in Bangalore, India, with a focus on product innovation. Over the course of twenty-five years as an EVP in Silicon Valley, Rajeev oversaw start-ups in enterprise software applications, encompassing industrial automation, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and Supply Chain automation. Additionally, he served as a venture partner at Blade Ventures in Los Angeles.
Rajeev holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering, a master's degree in Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, and has
completed executive MBA programs at INSEAD, IMD, and Paris University. His specialization includes marketing, human resources, corporate development, and finance.
As Injala’s COO, Rajeev brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and a commitment to innovation, all of which contribute to driving our company's success in the dynamic technology landscape. He oversees Injala’s business operations.
Amanda Eckhardt
Chief of Staff
Amanda is an experienced operations and people leader with a background spanning human resources, employee experience, client engagement, and cross-functional program leadership. Throughout her career, she has focused on translating strategic priorities into execution, improving operational processes, and building the infrastructure organizations need to scale effectively.
Prior to joining Injala, Amanda held leadership roles at Insight Ally, an AI startup, where she partnered with executive leadership to drive strategic programs and build operational infrastructure across compliance, human resources, and workflow automation. Earlier in her career, she spent more than four years with Lockton Dunning Benefits, progressing from HRO Analyst to BAC Team Lead and supporting benefits administration, compliance, client relationships, and team development.
As Chief of Staff at Injala, Amanda partners closely with CEO Hyder Naqvi and the executive leadership team to translate strategic priorities into coordinated action across the organization. She helps connect initiatives across functions, drive alignment and execution, and ensure the company’s priorities continue moving forward as Injala grows.
Amanda holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, with a focus in Consulting and Change Management and a minor in Management Information Systems, from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. She also holds the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
Bryan McGrath
Senior Vice President, Finance
Bryan is an accomplished finance executive with experience spanning equity research, investor relations, financial planning and analysis, and executive leadership for high-growth technology companies. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations scale their operations, strengthen financial infrastructure, raise capital, navigate acquisitions, and manage periods of significant growth and transformation.
Prior to joining Injala, Bryan held CFO and operational leadership roles across several technology and SaaS organizations. His experience extends beyond traditional finance and accounting to include business operations, technology, legal, customer support, and go-to-market functions, giving him a broad perspective on the financial and operational decisions that drive sustainable growth.
As SVP of Finance at Injala, Bryan leads the company’s financial strategy and operations, supporting informed decision-making and helping build the financial foundation for Injala’s continued growth. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.
Sal Akhter
Senior Vice President, Retail Sales
Sal is an accomplished sales and business development executive with more than 20 years of experience building markets, developing high-performing teams, and driving growth for technology companies. His career spans enterprise SaaS, construction technology, data analytics, and strategic partnerships, with extensive experience navigating complex sales environments and engaging senior executives and other key stakeholders.
Prior to joining Injala, Sal held sales and partnership leadership roles at SALUS, OpenSpace, StreetLight Data, and Autodesk. Throughout his career, he has built and expanded sales organizations, developed go-to-market strategies, established strategic partnerships, and led complex enterprise engagements with some of the world’s largest companies and public agencies.
As SVP of Retail Sales at Injala, Sal leads the company’s direct sales strategy, helping organizations modernize risk management and compliance through Injala’s technology solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a professional certificate in Data Networks from the University of California.
Harsh Nagpal
Senior Vice President of Operations, India
Harsh is an accomplished business and operations leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning insurance, SaaS, healthcare technology, and digital transformation. His career has focused on scaling technology-led businesses, building high-performing organizations, and connecting product, technology, commercial strategy, and operational execution.
Prior to joining Injala, Harsh led a $30M healthcare and medical education portfolio at Wolters Kluwer India, with responsibility for product, go-to-market strategy, P&L, growth, and operating governance across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Earlier, he spent 12 years with Sun Life Financial, where he led major digital transformation initiatives and digital platform portfolios across the North America and Asia-Pacific region.
As SVP, Operations – India, Harsh leads the company’s India operations across Product, PMO, Professional Services, People & Culture, Operations, Talent, Culture and enterprise execution. He is focused on building the operating model, leadership capabilities, and cross-functional alignment needed to support Injala’s continued growth and deliver for its customers globally.
Harsh holds a master’s degree in Business and Information Technology from University of Melbourne, Australia and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from MIT, Pune University, India.
Arvind Kugasia
Senior Vice President, Engineering
Arvind Kugasia is a technology leader with 20+ years of experience across software engineering, technology leadership, and global delivery. He began his career with HCL Technologies, progressing through technical and delivery leadership roles across India, U.K. and Poland. He later led technology and implementations for PeopleStrong’s HR cloud platform and served as Chief Delivery Officer at Azilen Technologies, driving engineering excellence and co-founding Intellica.AI.
Throughout his career, Arvind has built and scaled cutting-edge technology solutions for some of the world’s largest enterprises. His experience spans complex technology platforms, digital transformation initiatives, and large-scale engineering programs, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on innovation, scalability, and business impact.
At Injala, Arvind leads the company’s engineering organization and technology evolution, partnering closely with Product and business leadership to shape and deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready technology platforms. He drives the advancement of Injala’s technology capabilities, with a focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and the adoption of emerging technologies as the company continues to expand its portfolio of risk management and insurance technology solutions.
Advisory Board
Gary Kaplan
Advisor
Gary Kaplan is a recognized construction insurance and risk management leader with more than four decades of industry experience. Most recently, he served as President of Construction for AXA XL, where he led the company’s North American construction business and helped advance its focus on technology, innovation, and long-term partnerships with contractors.
Gary joined XL Insurance in 2010 to build a dedicated construction business unit after spending more than 20 years with Zurich North America, where his leadership roles included President of Construction, Chief Underwriting Officer, and Head of Operational Transformation. Throughout his career, he has led construction and energy underwriting organizations, large-scale operational transformations, and initiatives focused on improving risk management, underwriting performance, and customer outcomes.
As an advisor to Injala, Gary brings deep expertise in construction risk, insurance, underwriting, and the evolving role of technology in helping contractors manage risk more effectively. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Northern Illinois University and the Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation.
Tim Walsh
Advisor
Tim Walsh is the Design & Construction Practice Leader for Unison Risk Advisors. He leads a team of professionals dedicated solely to serving the needs of design professionals, contractors, owners and developers undertaking capital projects.
Tim’s experience in construction risk management and insurance spans more than 38 years, both as an underwriter for Travelers and holding various senior leadership positions at Aon. He has been a risk adviser on more than 500 construction projects with aggregate volume exceeding $50 billion and has been an adviser to numerous construction firms. He understands and manages risks arising from construction operations, risk allocation, project risk management and risk transfer. He has extensive experience in all phases of contract review, program design, marketing, implementation, project management and financial reporting.
