Team

Business Operations and Development

Thandi Lechelele is a seasoned transformation and business operations leader with extensive experience in strategy, compliance, and stakeholder engagement across multiple industries. Her career journey spans network operations, marketing, human resources, and transformation management, equipping her with a unique blend of technical, commercial, and people-focused expertise.

At Kutoa Solutions, Thandi drives business growth, operational efficiency, and strategic partnerships with a focus on innovation and impact. She is passionate about transformation and has successfully designed and implemented B-BBEE strategies, disability inclusion programmes, and empowerment models that advance equity and access.

With a proven track record in leading complex initiatives, developing client-focused solutions, and aligning operations with national priorities, Thandi is committed to ensuring that Kutoa Solutions remains at the forefront of creating inclusive, technology-driven solutions that empower Deaf and speech-impaired communities, while contributing to South Africa’s broader transformation agenda.

Jarryd J.Chengalroyen

Computer Science & Business

As a seasoned technology and business leader, Jarryd bridges deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial drive to build products and teams that deliver measurable impact. With more than 18 years in software engineering leadership and a Master’s in Business (specialising in Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital), he now applies his experience as an executive in his own venture, overseeing innovation in IoT, software platforms, and process automation.

Jarryd has a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams, bringing new products to market, and securing patents for industry-shaping solutions. His leadership style blends strategic foresight with operational rigor, ensuring that technology roadmaps are tightly aligned with business outcomes.

He focuses equally on business and technology, improving systems, processes, and products in ways that create value for companies while improving outcomes for customers and communities.

Beyond delivery, Jarryd is committed to cultivating talent and fostering a culture of innovation—mentoring engineers into leaders and shaping organizations that adapt quickly to disruption. He is passionate about harnessing technology for meaningful change, particularly in advancing digital transformation across industries in South Africa and beyond.