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Recognition

Awards, talks and the people I've worked with.

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Pradeep Dahiya receiving the Next-Gen Innovator of the Year award at the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2025

2025 · Forttuna Global Excellence Awards

Next-Gen Innovator of the Year

Technology, United Kingdom. 2025 Global Edition.

The Scotland StartUp Awards 2026 finalists for Digital StartUp of the Year on screen, including ScotiTech

2026 · UK StartUp Awards

Scotland Regional Finalist, Digital StartUp of the Year

ScotiTech was named a Scotland regional finalist in June 2026.

A branded company app store on an iPhone, in a Vamiq sample workspace

2026 · Apple

MDM vendor access

Apple enabled MDM vendor access for ScotiTech in July 2026, so Vamiq manages iPhones, iPads and Macs directly.

Pradeep Dahiya receiving a certificate of recognition from the Indian Tech Society

2024 · Indian Tech Society

Certificate of Recognition

Recognised in London in July 2024 for contributions to the UK technology sector.

Talsec Certified App Security Integrator certificate

2025 · Talsec

Certified App Security Integrator

For integrating Talsec's runtime app self-protection SDK. Certified on 8 April 2025.

Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2025

Accepting the Next-Gen Innovator of the Year award.

Talks and writing

Sharing what works in practice.

2026 · Article · The Tech Founders

Rethinking Responsible Innovation in the Age of AI

Pradeep Dahiya with the audience after a talk at PNB MetLife

2025 · Talk · PNB MetLife knowledge exchange

How Teams Actually Use AI and Digital Workspaces

Pradeep Dahiya with students after a guest lecture on practical AI

2025 · Guest lecture · Shivom College

Practical Use of AI: What Works, What Doesn't

Roles

Boards, advice and mentoring.

  • 2026

    Digital Trustee and Director (volunteer), D'LOUMMMIES CIC

    Board director with responsibility for the community interest company's digital work, alongside board-level oversight and governance.

    Companies House record
  • 2026

    Tech Advisor (volunteer), TravelHands

    Technology advice for an accessibility-focused travel organisation, including an AI-assisted booking journey.

    About TravelHands
  • 2026

    AI Knowledge Lead (volunteer), The Tech Founders

    Leads AI knowledge for a founder community of more than 1,000 members: practical guides, tutorials and mentoring on adopting AI.

    The Tech Founders
  • 2023

    Lead Mentor, NASSCOM Startup Mentorship Initiative

    Lead mentor to 60+ founders of early-stage technology startups in NASSCOM's mentorship programme, with a certificate of appreciation from NASSCOM in December 2023.

Recommendations

What colleagues say.

“Working alongside Pradeep has been nothing short of inspiring. His technical acumen as an iOS developer, coupled with his strategic vision as the founder of ScotiTech, sets him apart as an industry leader and an innovator. Pradeep's dedication to delivering top-notch solutions is evident in every project he undertakes, be it through his proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C, or his advocacy for solid software principles. Beyond his technical capabilities, Pradeep is a natural leader and a highly collaborative team player. In the time I've had the pleasure of working with him at BUSINESSNEXT, I've witnessed firsthand his willingness to listen, mentor, and drive forward-thinking initiatives that create tangible value. Pradeep's resilience, combined with his innovative spirit, makes him an invaluable asset to any team and an inspiration to all who have the opportunity to work with him.”

Nitin Garg

Enterprise Integration Tech Manager at Agdata

“I've had the pleasure of collaborating closely with Pradeep at BusinessNext, where he consistently demonstrates technical excellence and a relentless commitment to quality. His expertise in iOS development, including mastery of Swift and Objective-C, has been crucial in advancing our mobile application projects. Pradeep approaches every challenge with a solution-focused mindset, ensuring that our projects are not only delivered on time but also optimized for the best user experience. One of Pradeep's standout qualities is his adaptability within our agile environment. Whether it's streamlining app features or integrating complex functionalities, he brings a level of precision and innovation that has greatly enhanced our product capabilities. His collaborative nature and dedication make him a key asset to our team at BusinessNext. I am confident that Pradeep will continue to make a profound impact in any role he takes on, and it's been a privilege to work alongside him.”

Naveen Kumar

Technical Manager, BUSINESSNEXT

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Pradeep Dahiya at CRMNext, where he served as an iOS Lead. Pradeep is a highly skilled iOS developer with a strong understanding of Swift, app architecture, performance optimization, and product-level development. What truly sets him apart is not just his technical expertise, but his calm, supportive, and professional nature. He leads by example, mentors team members effectively, and always approaches challenges with a problem-solving mindset. His ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality features on time makes him a valuable asset to any product-based organization.”

Aashish Tyagi

iOS engineer, 9+ years