Plainsight Appoints Venky Renganathan as Chief Technology Officer

Enterprise Technology Leader Brings Experience Leading Transformational Change as Computer Vision AI Innovator Moves to Next Phase of Platform Innovation

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plainsight, a leader in computer vision AI solutions, today announced the appointment of Venky Renganathan as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Renganathan is an enterprise technology leader with more than two decades leading transformational change to retail and technology companies worldwide. His leadership at some of the world’s most recognized companies has helped to reinvent the way companies approach technology architectures and achieve secure, scalable infrastructure. Renganathan’s appointment underscores Plainsight’s commitment to strengthening its technology foundation and accelerating innovation for its customers.

“Venky has a remarkable track record of building software systems that scale globally and deliver measurable value,” said Kit Merker, CEO of Plainsight. “His expertise in building enterprise infrastructure and platforms that power mission-critical operations will position Plainsight to meet the growing demand for computer vision AI that is practical, scalable, and impactful.”

Proven Leadership in Technology Innovation

Renganathan’s career has been defined by building platforms at scale—ranging from Amazon’s global marketplace systems to Amazon Web Services’ infrastructure automation platforms—each delivering a transformative impact across a multitude of industries. At AWS, he spearheaded the development of data center automation platforms, integrating hardware, software, and workflows to drive efficiency and reliability at global scale. At Quiet Platforms, he led the technical direction of programs aimed at consolidating numerous assets into a single, sharable logistics network. Most recently, at Fullbay, he helped deliver a complete, end-to-end shop management system that serves as the backbone of the commercial vehicle maintenance ecosystem.

“It’s a pivotal moment for Plainsight, and I look forward to working with the leadership and engineering teams to deliver the next generation Vision AI platform,” said Renganathan. “The demand for practical, scalable AI is only accelerating, and Plainsight is uniquely positioned to make computer vision accessible and impactful for organizations across multiple sectors.”

Driving the Next Phase of Plainsight’s Growth

In his new role at Plainsight, Renganathan will utilize this depth of expertise to expand the company’s infrastructure capabilities, enabling organizations to operationalize Vision AI. His focus will be on advancing Plainsight’s ability to deliver enterprise scalable, end-to-end solutions that integrate effortlessly into customers’ existing ecosystems—bridging the gap between extracting mission-critical data and driving tangible business outcomes.

About Plainsight

Plainsight’s AI software rapidly transforms images and video into structured, intelligible data. Its modular, reusable, and use case–agnostic design enables solutions to be deployed quickly, scaled effortlessly, and applied with exceptional accuracy across industries. By equipping general software engineers with the capabilities of computer vision experts, Plainsight is democratizing computer vision and accelerating real-world impact.

For more information, visit www.plainsight.ai.