OUR Team Members

Pavan Kumar Kota
Founder & CEO
Pavan Kumar, a first-generation entrepreneur and CEO with 15 years of experience in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) sector, holds a postgraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from SRM University.
Having served at different levels in companies such as Sipra Labs Ltd., Vimta Labs Ltd., Edara Research Foundation, and Vivo Biotech Ltd., he provides leadership in the overall management and strategic direction of the company.
Pavan Kumar is responsible for overseeing operations, finances, and business development, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and meeting financial targets.
His profound industry knowledge, spanning pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and industrial chemicals, combined with expertise in analytical chemistry and regulatory affairs, highlights his unwavering commitment to excellence.

Gopala Krishna Gaddipati
Co-Founder & CAO
Gopala Krishna, a first-generation entrepreneur and CAO, brings 25 years of administration experience with a Commerce degree from Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Responsible for overall administrative management, including human resources, finance, and facilities, he ensures efficient and effective company operations.
With a strong background in budgeting, financial management, and process improvement, Gopala Krishna excels in developing policies that streamline operations, reduce costs, and ensure compliance.
His extensive experience and expertise position him as a valuable asset for organizations requiring effective administrative management.

Srinivasa Rao Thippana
Vice President
Srinivasa Rao, a master's graduate in Industrial Organic Chemistry from JNTU, Hyderabad, brings two decades of diverse Research and Development experience to Harmoni Analyticals.
His extensive background includes roles at Jupiter Bioscience, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and Sri Chaitanya Chlorides, focusing on custom synthesis, process development, and specialized reactions such as high-pressure and cryo reactions.
Proficient in managing concurrent projects, he proactively addresses challenges during feasibility and optimization studies, fostering strong client relationships.
Additionally, his expertise in analytical instruments, data interpretation, and successful navigation of FDA, OECD GLP, and NABL audits underscore his commitment to quality standards and compliance.

Dr. T. Nageswara Rao
Vice President
Dr. T. Nageswara Rao was awarded a Ph.D in Analytical Chemistry from Krishna University in India, as well as extensive postdoctoral experience in Materials Science and Engineering at Changwon National University in South Korea and Analytical and Structural Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT). He has 20 years of experience in GLP-accredited laboratories and USFDA-accredited pharmaceutical companies.
His career has been dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in all analytical processes. His expertise spans a wide range of analytical techniques, including Physico Chemical analysis, five batch studies, dose formulation analysis, residue analysis, Nano Pesticide formulation characterization, persistence studies, environmental fate assessments, pharmaceutical analysis, method validations and nitrosoamine analysis. He was working with sophisticated instruments such as GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, GC, UPLC, HPLC, XRD, SEM and TGA. Good knowledge on guidelines of various countries like ICH, USP, OECD AOAC, EPA, EEC, OPPTS, SANCO and EU.
He has published over 160 peer-reviewed papers in SCIE, Scopus, and reputable journals, as well as over 25 books with international publishers and has presented his work at numerous national and international conferences. Two Indian patients and one Australian patient were published by him. He received Swarna Jayanthi Puraskar from National academy of Sciences, Alahabad (NASI) in 2015 and Associate Fellow from AP Science Academy in 2020.