Sunil Sahu — Java Man of India | Technology Entrepreneur & Educator

The journey

A choice that changed thousands of lives

This isn't a résumé. It's a story of conviction, sacrifice, and the kind of stubbornness that builds things that last.

Early career

From the heartland to the world

Born and raised in the heartland of India, Sunil built his technical foundations through sheer determination—eventually earning a place in the global IT industry and working in the United States, where most would have stayed permanently.

2006 — The decision

He came back

While building a comfortable life in the US, Sunil made a decision few would make: return to Indore with his family and build something that could serve the students of India—students who had talent but no access. He left behind security to bet on his hometown.

The founding moment

2006

SUNRAYS Technologies — "Skill India" before it was a slogan

Sunil founded SUNRAYS Technologies (later rebranded as Rays EdTech) with one mission: create employable IT talent from tier-2 India. Not just teaching syntax—building careers. The institution became a factory of confidence, where graduates left earning ₹1 lakh per month and more.

Education

2006 onward

NCS^ — enterprise technology, built from Indore

Simultaneously, Sunil scaled NCS into a serious enterprise IT firm—delivering mission-critical solutions for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and international institutions. Proof that world-class technology services could originate from Madhya Pradesh.

Enterprise

UNICEF collaboration

Building one of the world's largest newborn health platforms

Sunil architected the FBNC (Facility-Based Newborn Care) application for UNICEF, which was adopted by the Ministry of Health, Government of India. Processing 8+ million newborn records and generating analytics across 122+ health indicators, it became a global benchmark for newborn healthcare systems.

Global impact

Platform era

CuickDev — no-code for the enterprise

As AI and digital transformation became boardroom conversations, Sunil built CuickDev: a no-code, low-code, serverless application platform trusted by the Government of Gujarat and SCHOTT Poonawalla Group—processing over 100 GB of data per day.

Product

Authorship

The Self-Learn book series

Recognizing that not every student could afford a classroom, Sunil created the Self-Learn series—practical, accessible, affordable books that put Java, Python, Data Science, and AI in the hands of students who needed it most. Published under Rays Publication.

Author

2024

Rays EdTech turns 20 — and the work continues

Two decades in. Over 50,000 students trained. Over 5,000 careers built. The Economic Times Changemaker Award. The Karamveer Award. But more than trophies, what matters most is the simple fact: graduates from small towns across India are working at MNCs around the world—because of what Sunil chose to build here.

Milestone

Impact at scale

What gets built when purpose meets craft

From government health platforms to enterprise automation to youth employment—the work cuts across sectors, scales, and geographies.

Youth employment, at scale

Rays EdTech has transformed the career trajectories of students from remote and underserved regions of India—many of whom are now working in leading MNCs worldwide, earning above-market salaries.

5,000+ placed

Newborn lives, measured and protected

The SNCU FBNC platform (UNICEF/MoH India) is among the world's largest newborn health data systems, tracking health outcomes across Indian hospitals and informing national healthcare policy.

8M+ records

Digital transformation for governments

CuickDev powers real-time, secure applications for government bodies in Gujarat and beyond—delivering what once took months of custom development, in days, without writing a line of code.

100+ GB/day

Knowledge, accessible everywhere

The Self-Learn book series puts complex technology into plain language—priced for students who cannot afford premium courses, written with the clarity that comes from 30 years of teaching.

₹199 per book

Enterprise outcomes for global clients

Johnson Controls, Zynga, Wowza, Nuxeo, Everstream—NCS has delivered critical software infrastructure for companies operating on a global scale, from Indore.

100+ projects

A model for tier-2 entrepreneurship

Sunil's story is a living proof of concept: that world-class technology companies, products, and education institutions can be built—and can thrive—outside of Bengaluru, Pune, or Delhi.

Indore → World

Technical depth

30+ years of hands-on craft

Core languages

Java Python JavaScript SQL

AI & Data

LLMs & GenAI GraphRAG Data Science Machine Learning Deep Learning

Infrastructure & Cloud

Cloud Computing DevOps Microservices Serverless Docker

Architecture & Platforms

Enterprise Architecture No-Code / Low-Code Flutter Spring Boot GraphQL

Sunil is not a consultant who designs systems on whiteboards and hands them to others. He is a hands-on technologist—someone who has written the code, debugged the production issues, and architected the systems that his clients depend on.

His deepest expertise is in Java enterprise architecture, where he earned the moniker "Java Man of India" not as a marketing title but as a recognition by peers and students who have learned the language through his teaching and books.

In recent years, he has gone deep into AI, LLMs, and GraphRAG—bringing the same hands-on approach to generative AI as he has brought to every technology across three decades.

He speaks at universities, corporate training sessions, and technology events across India—translating complex topics into clarity that practitioners and decision-makers both appreciate.

What people say

Trust, built over three decades

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NCS^ provided a tailored software solution that has revolutionized our operations. Leveraging their extensive expertise in .NET, they developed a secure, scalable platform that aligns perfectly with our rigorous standards. Their professionalism and dedication to quality have established them as a trusted and reliable partner.

Randy Clark

Senior Director — Software Systems, ASI, Jacksonville FL USA

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UNICEF appreciates the long-standing partnership with NCS Applications Platform in supporting the SNCU/FNBC software for over 12 years. Their reliable, high-uptime systems have enabled one of the world's largest newborn health databases to function seamlessly, supporting critical reporting for improved newborn health outcomes nationwide. We value their technical expertise and collaborative approach in delivering impactful technology solutions for public health.

Dr. Vivek Virendra Singh

Health Specialist, UNICEF India

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The Suposhit Dahod Project, developed on NCS^ Indore Platform, was successfully completed within just one month and has already reached over 3,000 users and is processing 42,000 images per day. The application’s smooth functionality and user-friendly localized language design reflect strong technical expertise, while its rapid adoption highlights the project’s meaningful social impact.

Ms. Ira Heman Chauhan

Program Officer, ICDS Department Dahod, Gujarat, India

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From the last few years, NCS^ has been a trusted partner, providing us with a skilled Salesforce professional who consistently meets expectations.

Mrityunjay Kumar Ray

Sr. Manager IT BP, Delivery & Ops. Leader, Asia Pacific — Johnson Controls

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Working with the NCS^ team on the development and deployment of the IDAP web application for the health domain was a truly rewarding experience. From the beginning, they understood our requirements thoroughly and provided robust technical solutions with professionalism and collaboration. Despite tight timelines and complex specifications, NCS delivered the IDAP platform on schedule and with excellent quality. Their responsiveness, clear communication, and commitment to excellence were commendable throughout. I sincerely appreciate their dedication and would confidently recommend NCS as a trusted technology partner for delivering mission-critical solutions in the health sector.

Dr. Mona Chopra

M&E Specialist, JSI India

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Working with NCS^ has been an exceptional experience. Their expertise in developing complex financial loan software products using .NET and its web services is truly commendable. The team at NCS demonstrated a deep understanding of our unique requirements and delivered a robust, user-friendly solution that exceeded our expectations. We are thrilled with the innovative features and performance of the software, which has significantly streamlined our operations. NCS has proven to be a trusted technology partner, and we look forward to collaborating with them on future projects.

Steve Jamison

Senior VP, Veptas USA

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NCS^ has been our trusted technology partner for the past two years, and our experience with them has been exceptional. Their team successfully developed the Hastrekha application for us and has consistently delivered excellent support and service ever since. What we appreciate most is how accommodating they have been towards our customization requests, always ensuring that the solution aligns perfectly with our requirements. Their professionalism, technical expertise, and commitment to customer satisfaction have made them a reliable partner we can count on. We truly value the relationship and look forward to continuing our collaboration with them.

Vedshree Joshi

Astrologer

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Working with Sunil was a pleasure. His in-depth knowledge of cloud and DevOps transformed our operations, making them more efficient and scalable.

Nitin Parab

Associate Director, Johnson Controls India

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Partnering with NCS has been one of the best decisions we made. Their expertise in AI and machine learning helped us build a cutting-edge product that exceeded our expectations. The team's ability to understand our unique needs and deliver custom solutions has been invaluable. Partnering with NCS has been one of the best decisions we made.

Upendra Singh Bapna

MD, RAJ International Inc. USA

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NCS^ is an indispensable part of our IT strategy. Their custom software development and DevOps expertise have enabled us to scale our platform effortlessly. They truly understand the digital landscape and always deliver solutions that help us stay ahead of the competition.

Jai Singh

CTO, Insigniac USA

Looking ahead

The work is far from done

"My goal has never been to build companies. It has been to build people—and in building people, everything else follows."

The next chapter involves AI-first education, enterprise intelligence, and expanding access deeper into India's tier-2 and tier-3 cities—where the next generation of technologists is waiting for someone to believe in them first.

AI-first education — Rebuilding curricula around generative AI, LLMs, and practical deployment—so graduates enter the workforce ready for 2030, not 2010.

Enterprise AI for India — Bringing intelligent automation and GraphRAG-powered knowledge systems to government agencies, healthcare institutions, and mid-market enterprises.

CuickDev at scale — Evolving the no-code platform into a full enterprise-grade AI application layer, accelerating digital transformation for organizations that cannot wait for custom development timelines.

Deeper into Bharat — Taking the Rays EdTech model beyond Indore, to the districts and towns where talent exists but opportunity doesn't yet reach.

Global recognition for India-built products — Proving, continuously, that software architecture and product innovation don't require a Bengaluru or Silicon Valley zip code.

Building India's
tech future,
one life at a time.

Trusted by global institutions

Three decades of measurable impact

A choice that changed thousands of lives

What gets built when purpose meets craft

30+ years of hands-on craft

Trust, built over three decades

Knowledge at ₹199 a book

The Self-Learn Series

Acknowledged for impact, not effort

A voice India listens to

The work is far from done

Ready to work together?

Building India'stech future,one life at a time.

Trusted by global institutions

Three decades of measurable impact

A choice that changed thousands of lives

What gets built when purpose meets craft

30+ years of hands-on craft

Trust, built over three decades

Knowledge at ₹199 a book

The Self-Learn Series

Acknowledged for impact, not effort

A voice India listens to

The work is far from done

Ready to work together?

Building India's
tech future,
one life at a time.