Raj Nagaraj

Latha & Raj Nagaraj, Ph.D. founded Deccan International in 1995. Together, they have dedicated more than 20 years to supporting Fire & EMS departments with Deccan’s customized software solutions and unrivaled customer service. Today, through client departments, Deccan decision-support applications collectively serve over 70 million people in the United States and more than 1 in 3 in Canada. As President & CEO, Latha sets the bar for going above and beyond the expectations of Deccan clients by building trusted relationships with Fire & EMS leaders and delivering personalized service to their departments. As Chief Technology Officer, Raj drives the constant innovation behind Deccan’s industry-leading technology with his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research and 30+ years of experience in development and modeling for Fire & EMS operations. Together, Latha and Raj lead the talented team of “Deccanites” – including passionate Project Managers, innovative Operations Research Developers, and skilled Data Analysts – in Deccan's commitment to helping Fire & EMS departments better serve their communities.