Rajiv Hieralal is a digital transformation strategist and AI advocate, with deep expertise in business process optimization and sustainable innovation. As the Founder & CEO of Apptastic N.V., an ISO 9001-certified software development company, he leads AI-driven initiatives that bridge global digital trends with Suriname’s local development goals.

Rajiv holds a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence (Model Management & Implementation) from Isabel I University (OAS-Structuralia). He has guided digital transformation efforts across public and private sectors and introduced Silicon Dorp, a bold vision to position Suriname as an international innovation hub.

With roots in Boiti and a worldview shaped by the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) and Junior Chamber International, Rajiv blends resilience, integrity, and innovation into a mission, Sranan Sani for the World: turning local potential into global solutions.