Rajat and his leadership team don't operate at arm's length from delivery. When our project hit a snag, Rajat personally got on a call with us within a day.
That kind of accessibility from the top is unusual.
Deepak Srinivasan
COO, Apex Health Systems
Munish's global delivery team kept us updated across time zones without us ever feeling out of the loop.
His hands-on approach to resource planning saved us weeks on our hiring timeline.
Sneha Kapoor
Head of Talent Acquisition, Bright Path Technologies
Sachin's team understood our staffing needs almost better than we did.
He brought in candidates who fit not just the job description but our team culture — that's leadership that actually listens.
Rahul Bansal
VP Engineering, Quantum Analytics Corp
Rafael's team managed our enterprise delivery with a calm that rubbed off on our own staff.
Whenever an issue came up, his first instinct was solving it, not assigning blame.
Nandita Iyer
Program Director, Silverline Energy
Vivek brought a strategic lens to our engagement that went beyond the immediate contract.
His suggestions around scaling our operations turned out to be some of the most valuable advice we got that year.
As one of the founding members of the firm, Rajat Khurana brings visionary leadership and 25+ years of extensive expertise to the organization. An engineer by training and entrepreneur at heart, he is always looking at solving challenging problems for clients and society at large.
Starting his career as an Oracle Consultant, he had implemented Oracle Financials, Distribution & Manufacturing 13 time across various industries like Finance, Hi-tech Manufacturing, Energy, Media, Telecom and Aerospace before he founded West Coast Consulting.
He has been the driving force in re-inventing the firm from consulting in Oracle & SAP to eCommerce to Mobile Application Development to Data Analytics and now Artificial Intelligence based solutions all while expanding and building a global delivery platform.
His core focus has been to do what is best for our clients and help them win by building technology solutions for the future.
When he is not working, he is skiing, running triathlons, teaching entrepreneurship to kids, supporting various charity initiatives and bringing the concerns of the Technology & Consulting Industry to elected officials across California and Washington DC.
Sachin Kaushal
VP of Sales
Sachin is a Computer Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in the staffing and consulting industry, partnering with organizations across eCommerce, cybersecurity, and other technology sectors. He studied at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), continued his education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and further expanded his expertise through blockchain studies at the University of Oxford. As an early adopter of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, he has remained at the forefront of emerging technologies throughout his career.
At West Coast Consulting, Sachin leads business development and operational strategy, driving client partnerships and delivering innovative workforce solutions.
Rafael Barraza
Director Enterprise Delivery
Rafael serves as Director of Enterprise Delivery at West Coast Consulting, bringing more than 15 years of experience with the company. He leads the delivery organization, ensuring clients' hiring needs are met by connecting them with highly qualified talent while building lasting partnerships with hiring managers to understand their business goals and workforce needs. A graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Computer Science, Rafael combines technical knowledge with deep industry expertise to drive exceptional client outcomes.
Outside of work, he is passionate about soccer and has spent the past decade coaching and training youth athletes throughout Orange County, consistently leading his teams to national championship success.
Garrett Blackwell
Director Sales
Garrett Blackwell is a Director Sales at West Coast Consulting. He has over 18 years of experience in private equity investments, managing growth, startups and restructuring operating companies.
He has been a Board representative across several of his portfolio companies and has spearheaded corporate strategy to drive new market expansion, acquisitions, growth, profitability across multiple verticals to deliver value to shareholders.
Munish Gandhi
Director of Global Delivery
Munish serves as Director of Global Delivery at West Coast Consulting, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the staffing and consulting industry. With an MBA from IMT, he leads global delivery operations across multiple offices and time zones, overseeing talent delivery, resource management, and the execution of strategic workforce solutions for clients worldwide. Known for his hands-on, execution-focused leadership style, Munish combines strategic vision with operational excellence to strengthen client partnerships, improve delivery performance, and build high-performing teams.
Outside of work, he is passionate about staying active through cycling and cricket, embracing the same discipline, teamwork, and dedication that define his professional approach.
Vivek Varadan
Senior Director - Strategy
Vivek Varadan serves as Senior Director of Strategy at West Coast Consulting, bringing more than 20 years of experience in private equity, business strategy, growth initiatives, startup scaling, and corporate restructuring. Throughout his career, he has represented investors on the boards of portfolio companies, leading strategic initiatives focused on market expansion, mergers and acquisitions, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
At West Coast Consulting, Vivek leads the company's strategic growth initiatives, helping expand its global presence while identifying new opportunities across international markets. He plays a key role in advancing WCC's vision of becoming an AI-driven solutions organization, leveraging innovation to deliver greater value for clients and partners.
Pushpa Singh
Director HR
Pushpa Singh is a Director HR with over 20 years of business and corporate experience across various industries like Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Infrastructure, Information Technology and Legal Services.
Coming on board with strong leadership, team building and operational capability he has been instrumental in setting up first our India office from scratch followed up setting up our organization in over 15 countries. He has played a key role in shaping the infrastructure as well as core processes and procedures facilitating smooth business operation.
He manages our India organization, preparing for it be a center point of all WCC Projects and Initiatives.
Sunil Batra
Director Global Operations
Mr. Sunil Batra is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of business and corporate experience across various industries like Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Infrastructure, Information Technology and Legal Services.
Coming on board with strong leadership, team building and operational capability he has been instrumental in setting up first our India office from scratch followed up setting up our organization in over 15 countries. He has played a key role in shaping the infrastructure as well as core processes and procedures facilitating smooth business operation.
He manages our India organization, preparing for it be a center point of all WCC Projects and Initiatives.
Syed Obaid Shoaib
Director Sales, Strategic Accounts
Syed serves as the Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts at West Coast Consulting, bringing over 16+ years of experience in the staffing and consulting industry. With an MBA and a proven track record of driving business growth, he leads global client relationships and sales initiatives across multiple offices and time zones. He oversees talent delivery, resource management, and the execution of strategic workforce solutions, ensuring exceptional service and long-term value for clients worldwide.
Recognized for his hands-on, results-driven leadership style, Syed combines strategic vision with operational excellence to strengthen client partnerships, optimize delivery performance, and build high-performing teams that consistently exceed expectations.
Outside of work, Syed enjoys boxing, cricket, and spending quality time with his family, bringing the same energy, focus, and commitment to his personal life as he does to his professional endeavours.