# Rohan Marfatia

> Rohan Marfatia is the CEO of DataCRaiM, Inc. (formerly Beround), a technology consulting firm specializing in Data, AI, and CRM solutions for equipment leasing, finance, and MedTech/healthcare sectors. With over 20 years of experience across India, the UK, the Netherlands, and the United States, he has built a career at the intersection of enterprise technology and human-centered leadership. A TEDx and keynote speaker, President of IAMCP Northern California, and a 2024 Fremont mayoral candidate, Marfatia is also running for Alameda County Supervisor in 2026. He holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and an engineering degree from Sardar Patel University.

- **Role:** CEO at DataCRaiM, Inc.
- **Organizations:** DataCRaiM, Inc., Beround, IAMCP Northern California, Equipment Finance Connect, Alameda County Supervisor Campaign (2026)
- **From:** India
- **Nationality:** Indian-American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communications Engineering, Sardar Patel University, MBA, Marketing & General Management, Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School
- **Known for:** CEO of DataCRaiM, Inc. (formerly Beround), a technology consulting firm spanning Netherlands, USA, and India, President, IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) Northern California, TEDx speaker and keynote speaker on AI, leadership, and technology

## Career timeline

- **2004** — Graduated from Sardar Patel University with B.S. in Electronics & Communications Engineering
- **2004-2008** — Early career in India, then relocated to London; joined British Telecom's 21st Century Network transformation - a billion-dollar project - on a fast-track leadership program
- **2008-2012** — Worked across Netherlands and USA (Denver, St. Louis, Bay Area) in telecom, financial services, healthcare, and biotech sectors
- **2012-2015** — Pursued MBA at Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School
- **2015-2023** — Held leadership roles in technology consulting; built expertise in Salesforce, Microsoft, cloud platforms, and data analytics
- **2023-04** — Appointed CEO of Beround, Netherlands-based IT consulting firm
- **2024** — Ran for Mayor of Fremont, California (November 2024 general election; lost to Raj Salwan)
- **2024** — Represented 195 California companies on Capitol Hill regarding capital equipment financing; helped secure provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
- **2025** — Beround rebranded US operations as DataCRaiM, Inc., focused on Data + AI + CRM for equipment leasing, finance, and MedTech/healthcare
- **2025** — Launched BizIntellect on Salesforce AppExchange; served as President of IAMCP Northern California
- **2026** — Running for Alameda County Supervisor, District 2 (covering Hayward, Union City, Newark, and parts of Fremont)

## Achievements

- CEO of DataCRaiM, Inc. (formerly Beround), a technology consulting firm spanning Netherlands, USA, and India
- President, IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) Northern California
- TEDx speaker and keynote speaker on AI, leadership, and technology
- Launched BizIntellect on Salesforce AppExchange - a business verification solution
- Represented 195 California companies on Capitol Hill regarding capital equipment financing
- Helped secure key provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act supporting businesses financing over $180 billion in capital equipment annually
- Built partnerships with Salesforce, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, AT&T, and Databricks
- Featured in MonitorDaily interview on AI adoption in equipment finance
- Appeared on TomorrowZone Catalyst Podcast discussing AI and visionary leadership
- Fast-track leadership program at British Telecom's billion-dollar 21st Century Network transformation

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Running for Alameda County Supervisor, District 2 (Hayward, Union City, Newark, parts of Fremont)
- **2025-02** — DataCRaiM launched BizIntellect on Salesforce AppExchange
- **2025-01** — Beround US operations fully rebranded as DataCRaiM, Inc.
- **2024-11** — Ran for Mayor of Fremont; lost to incumbent Raj Salwan in the November 2024 general election
- **2024-06** — Represented 195 California companies on Capitol Hill on capital equipment financing legislation

## Links

- Website: https://rohanmarfatia.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rohanmarfatia
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/RohanMarfatia
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rohanmarfatia
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rohan.marfatia/

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Last updated: 2026-05-15