Our Founder

Hitesh Joshi

Founder & CEO – Global Forge Consulting

Hitesh Joshi is a visionary leader and pioneer in Quality Engineering and Cybersecurity, bringing over 25 years of global experience in building, scaling, and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions. With a career spanning the UK, Europe, and India, Hitesh has led high-impact initiatives for top-tier clients across telecommunications, fintech, and enterprise technology.

Before founding Global Forge Consulting, Hitesh served as Presales Director for Amdocs EMEA, driving triple-digit growth, managing  Quality Engineering services, and securing landmark deals such as a managed services transformation involving 200+ applications and large-scale cloud migration. His expertise in AI-first QE solutions has helped clients future-proof their testing and operational readiness.

Hitesh’s leadership is defined by:

AI-Driven Innovation – Built 13+ AI use cases for Quality Engineering and implemented cutting-edge automation tools like Loopio in presales.

Global Delivery Excellence – Led multi-country teams, aligning delivery with evolving business needs.

Strategic Growth – Generated triple digit pipeline growth in the EMEA region through strategic bids and solution leadership.

Cross-Domain Expertise – Proven experience across cloud transformation, telecom infrastructure, application modernization, and digital quality.

An AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner with a Master’s in Software Engineering from BITS Pilani and a Diploma in Management from Henley Business School (UK), Hitesh combines deep technical knowledge with strategic business acumen.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Hitesh is passionate about creating value-driven, AI-first quality engineering and cybersecurity solutions that help organizations not only deliver flawlessly but also secure their digital future. His vision for Global Forge Consulting is simple yet powerful: to be the go-to innovation partner that turns quality and security into a competitive advantage.