Babu Saheb

Babu Saheb is the Vice President of Software Development at askelie, where he leads the design, development and management of systems that power the company’s intelligent automation platform, ELIE. With more than a decade of experience in software engineering and automation, he has built a career focused on solving complex technical challenges, creating scalable systems and delivering solutions that provide real business value.

Babu’s background in Electronics and Communication Engineering gave him the technical foundation to transition quickly into software development and automation. From the outset, he combined technical expertise with creative problem solving, a blend that continues to shape his approach today. His ability to balance precision with innovation has been central to his success in building systems that are both reliable and adaptable to fast-changing business needs.

Role at askelie

At askelie, Babu has been instrumental in some of the company’s most important projects, including Contract Sentinel, Workbench and Billing Manager. These projects highlight his ability to connect technical development with commercial understanding. His focus is always on ensuring that the platforms askelie delivers are robust, scalable and aligned to the needs of clients.

From developing new features to managing server infrastructure and optimising deployment processes, Babu thrives on being at the centre of the systems that keep ELIE performing at its best. His leadership ensures that the engineering team not only meets technical requirements but also delivers outcomes that support askelie’s broader mission to make automation intuitive, inclusive and impactful.

Technical Expertise

Babu’s technical skills span a wide range of programming languages, tools and platforms. He is proficient in Python, Java and VBA, with strong experience in test automation using Selenium. His work extends to infrastructure, where he specialises in cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure and AWS, as well as database management with MySQL, MS SQL and MongoDB.

Beyond coding and infrastructure, Babu brings valuable experience in server management, version control and cost optimisation. These skills are essential for delivering secure, efficient and cost-effective systems at scale, particularly in the high-compliance environments where askelie operates. His ability to balance performance with governance makes him a trusted leader in both engineering and business discussions.

Career Foundations

Before joining askelie, Babu spent seven years at Cerrid Solutions, where he gained extensive experience in software engineering, automation and data modelling. He managed projects end to end, from requirement analysis and test planning through to deployment and optimisation. This experience gave him a strong foundation in project ownership and taught him the importance of aligning technical solutions with business goals.

The skills and mindset developed during this period shaped the way Babu works today: a focus on attention to detail, rigorous planning and a clear commitment to delivering results that have a measurable impact.

Leadership and Collaboration

Babu’s role at askelie goes beyond technical execution. As Vice President of Software Development, he is responsible for leading teams, mentoring colleagues and fostering a collaborative culture across geographies. He values the diversity of perspectives within the company and believes that working closely with colleagues in the UK, India and the US strengthens the solutions askelie brings to its clients.

His leadership style is hands-on yet empowering. He sets high standards for quality and security but also gives his team the space to innovate and explore new approaches. This balance helps to create an environment where technical talent can thrive, and where ideas translate quickly into improvements for the ELIE platform and its modules, including ELIE for Contracts, askVERA, and intELIEdocs.

Driving Impact Through Technology

What motivates Babu most is the tangible impact that technology can have on people and organisations. He takes pride in seeing the systems developed at askelie™ improve efficiency, reduce risks and create opportunities for clients to grow. He understands that in today’s digital environment, the quality and reliability of software can directly influence business success, and he is dedicated to ensuring that askelie’s products deliver both.

His contributions have helped askelie™ establish itself as a trusted partner in intelligent automation, delivering solutions that bring together conversational AI, intelligent document processing and workflow automation. Babu’s expertise ensures that these solutions are not only technically advanced but also resilient, scalable and aligned with industry standards such as ISO 27001.

Looking Ahead

As technology continues to evolve, Babu remains committed to learning, adapting and driving innovation. He is passionate about developing his own skills and helping askelie expand its platform into new areas of intelligent automation. Looking ahead, he sees opportunities to strengthen ELIE’s capabilities, enhance scalability and support even more organisations in achieving efficiency and compliance through automation.

For Babu Saheb, being Vice President of Software Development at askelie is about more than managing code and infrastructure. It is about building systems that matter, leading teams that deliver excellence, and ensuring that technology serves as a driver of long-term success for both the company and its clients.