“We are witnessing the most significant shift in enterprise operations since the advent of the internet,” Kishan Srivastava says, reflecting on the artificial intelligence revolution transforming businesses worldwide. “The question is no longer whether companies will adopt AI, but whether they can afford not to.” This conviction has driven the entrepreneur to build SDLC Corp into a multinational technology firm serving Fortune 500 clients across 35 countries.
The trajectory from software engineer at Adobe Systems to CEO of a company managing 240 technology professionals began nearly a decade ago with observations about inefficiency in enterprise document processing. The global enterprise artificial intelligence market reached USD 97.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to surge to USD 229.3 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 18.9 percent.
Srivastava’s professional formation at Adobe Systems between 2014 and 2016 provided technical credentials and exposure to structural challenges facing large organizations attempting to modernize legacy systems. “At Adobe, I saw how even the most sophisticated technology companies struggled with internal processes,” he recalls. “There was a disconnect between the elegant software we built for customers and the cumbersome workflows we used internally.”
That observation led to what would become DAN AI, the document automation platform that has become SDLC Corp’s flagship offering. In 2016, Srivastava co-founded Washingguns, a venture that taught essential lessons about building operational systems under resource constraints, before launching SDLC Corp in July 2016.
From Startup to Fortune 500 Clients
SDLC Corp positioned itself as a digital transformation partner capable of guiding clients through emerging technologies. “We understood early that businesses needed strategic thinking about how technology could reshape their operations,” Srivastava explains. The company expanded from initial projects serving startups in the Delhi NCR region to completing over 500 projects spanning artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented reality, and software-as-a-service platforms.
The client roster grew to include Fujitsu, PayPal, Domino’s, and Indigo. The development of DAN AI, formally known as Data Geometry or Data AI Ninja, addresses document processing challenges in enterprise operations. The platform automates document processing and applies workflow intelligence to reduce operational inefficiencies. “Document processing remains surprisingly manual in most organizations,” Srivastava notes. “Invoices, contracts, compliance documents move through companies at enormous cost in time and accuracy.”
DAN AI’s architecture leverages machine learning to extract, classify, and route information from unstructured documents. The platform’s implementation at enterprise scale has accelerated processing times while improving compliance and reducing error rates. The document AI sector was valued at USD 3.14 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 15.57 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual rate of 22.28 percent.
The technical approach integrates with existing enterprise systems rather than requiring replacement of legacy infrastructure. “Rip-and-replace is expensive and risky,” Srivastava observes. “Our methodology allows companies to layer intelligence onto what they already have, which dramatically reduces implementation barriers.”
Investment and Market Expansion
Transworld Group invested USD 2.2 million in SDLC Corp, providing capital for international expansion and product development. The investment came as enterprise AI deployments shifted from experimental pilots to production rollouts, with operational and supply-chain use cases demonstrating clearer return on investment.
“Capital allows us to expand our team, deepen our technical capabilities, and enter new markets,” Srivastava says of the investment. “But it represents external validation that our approach to enterprise automation addresses real market needs.” The funding has supported the company’s evolution from a services-focused firm to one developing proprietary software products, including DAN AI alongside other platforms like Pulastya and Praxis, which target government and education sectors. Now, the company has raised USD 50 million investment commitments from institutional investors to strengthen their proprietary offerings and grow their business in Europe.
Srivastava’s work has attracted recognition within technology circles. He was featured in Entrepreneurs Today’s 40 Under 40 list and received the Indian Business Excellence Awards 2025 and Global Titan Company of the Year 2025. His speaking engagements have included the SGT University I-SHINE 2025 summit on artificial intelligence for nation-building and the GoodFirms Podcast discussing IT trends. He also served as a judge at SGT University I-SHINE 2025, a global summit on artificial intelligence for nation-building and sustainable growth.
Technical Approach and International Growth
The technical distinctiveness of Srivastava’s approach combines predictive analytics with automation and data security as unified capabilities. “Security cannot be an afterthought in enterprise AI,” he emphasizes. “It must be architectural, embedded in how systems process and store information from the start.”
The adoption of AI-driven workflows is influencing industry practices beyond individual client implementations. As document processing automation becomes more prevalent, expectations for processing speed and accuracy are shifting. What once required days can now occur in hours or minutes. “We are seeing new standards emerge,” Srivastava observes. “Companies that maintain manual processes increasingly find themselves at competitive disadvantage.”
SDLC Corp’s international growth strategy focuses on establishing operations in developed markets with mature technology ecosystems. The planned expansion into the United Kingdom targets regions where enterprises face pressure to modernize operations while navigating stringent data governance requirements. “Responsible AI, enterprise automation, and data sovereignty are increasingly interconnected,” Srivastava notes. “Organizations need solutions that deliver efficiency without compromising compliance or security.”
The expansion plans emphasize job creation and contribution to the local technology ecosystem. The planned patent application for DAN AI in the UK market represents one element of this strategy, protecting intellectual property while positioning the platform for broader adoption. Beyond entering new markets, SDLC Corp aims to deepen its capabilities in responsible AI and data governance, areas of growing importance as regulatory frameworks mature.
Srivastava has also implemented AI and blockchain solutions for global brands, reshaping digital transformation practices across industries. His work spans AI/ML applications, blockchain and Web3 solutions, AR/VR experiences, SaaS platforms, and enterprise software. The company has completed projects across 35 countries, building a global team of developers, designers, and specialists.
“Ten years ago, I saw inefficiency and imagined better solutions,” Srivastava says, reflecting on the journey. “Today, we are implementing those solutions at a global scale. But the work continues. Every solved problem reveals new challenges, new opportunities to apply technology in service of human productivity.”
