Arun Meena is a seasoned technologist-entrepreneur and the Co-Founder & CEO of RHA Technologies, where he champions a trust-driven “outsourced tech co-founder” model for startups and SMEs. He partners with founding teams as a strategic engineering leader, delivering technology consulting, digital transformation, and full-stack product development to unlock innovation, sharpen market differentiation, and accelerate valuations.
His career spans executive technology leadership at HT Media (CTO – Emerging Business Technology) and digital transformation at Emaar (India & Dubai), combining enterprise-scale execution with agile, founder-focused delivery.
Education
- B.Tech, Computer Science & Engineering, IIT Kanpur
- Awarded Best B.Tech Project, Department of CSE (2007)
Current Roles
Co-Founder & CEO – RHA Technologies (2020–present)
- Leads a cross-functional team delivering deep-tech SaaS products and platforms in AI/ML, cloud, data engineering, IoT, blockchain, and API-first architectures.
- Positions RHA as “Tech Co-Founder as a Service”, ensuring founder-grade ownership from product discovery to market scale.
Co-Founder – TheParentZ (2021–present)
- Consumer internet platform for parenting utilities and content, including the SchoolMyKids brand and adjacent health and pet wellness apps under RHA Labs.
Co-Founder – RHA Labs (2019–present)
- Venture studio for B2B/B2C products, developing scalable apps and platforms with modern cloud-native stacks.
Previous Experience
HT Media Ltd (Hindustan Times)
- CTO – Emerging Business Technology
- Head of Technology – Desimartini.com
- Spearheaded modernization of content platforms, data pipelines, and growth tooling for HT’s media, radio, entertainment, and education verticals.
Emaar (India & Dubai)
- Head of IT Digital / VP Engineering
- Led smart city and smart community programs, real estate digitalization, and omnichannel customer experience projects.
RBS, Contata Solutions (US & India)
- Delivered enterprise-grade analytics platforms and SaaS products for global clients.
Strategic Vision
Arun’s operating thesis: Early-stage technology leadership must be founder-aligned, outcome-led, and modular. His “outsourced tech co-founder” model delivers:
- Specialized Expertise on Demand: AI/ML, cloud-native, data platforms, mobile/web stacks—without fixed hiring risk.
- Speed + Quality: Agile/DevOps, CI/CD, microservices, and API-first design for rapid yet scalable delivery.
- Cost & Talent Leverage: Flexible models and global talent networks to minimize rework.
- Enterprise-grade Governance: Security, compliance, observability, and documentation tailored to startup realities.
Industry Footprint
- Education & EdTech: Content platforms, K-12 & higher education ecosystems.
- Real Estate & Smart Communities: PropTech, OT/IT integration, CX innovation.
- BFSI: Risk analytics, data governance frameworks.
- Media & Entertainment: OTT, content personalization, growth stacks.
- Consumer Internet: Social platforms, apps, and marketplaces.
RHA Technologies – Operating Model
- Discovery to Scale: MVPs, architecture, iterations, and scale-up roadmaps.
- Tech Stack: AWS, Azure, GCP, microservices, AI/ML, modern data platforms, mobile/web, API-first design.
- Delivery Method: Agile/DevOps, documentation, phased releases tied to cashflow and PMF milestones.
- Engagements: CTO-as-a-Service, enterprise transformation sprints, co-creation with founders.
Media & Thought Leadership
- Dataquest: AI tools for SMB growth; scaling with AI/cloud strategies.
- SME Times: IT as foundational for SMEs; SMAC and API adoption roadmaps.
- TimesTech: Digital transformation ROI through AI, cloud, IoT, RPA.
- Published commentary on spatial computing, generative AI, and developer experience (DevEx).
Recognition & Community
- Best B.Tech Project – IIT Kanpur CSE, 2007.
- Active startup mentor; advocate for AI adoption and agile product velocity.
Personal Note
Outside work, Arun enjoys time with his wife, Santosh, and their two children. An anime enthusiast, he balances deep-tech focus with empathy and high-trust client relationships.
