Nihanth Badugu is an operations and technology executive recognized for scaling complex, mission-critical systems across healthcare, national security, and enterprise technology. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Astrotech Corporation, where he leads the commercialization and manufacturing scale-up of advanced detection technologies derived from NASA research, including explosives and narcotics trace detection systems deployed globally to protect public safety and critical infrastructure.
Previously, Nihanth held senior program management roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he led a global portfolio exceeding $100 million and supported the delivery of over $250 million in diagnostic kits worldwide. His work helped expand manufacturing capacity sevenfold while navigating FDA and international regulatory approvals under unprecedented time pressure.
In parallel, Nihanth is the founder and CEO of Reevo CRM, an Austin-based management consulting and Salesforce partner firm focused on operational excellence, AI-enabled transformation, and scalable operating models for growing enterprises. Across his career, he has been known for building disciplined execution systems, aligning cross-functional teams, and translating strategy into measurable results.
Based in Austin, Texas, Nihanth is passionate about leadership development, responsible innovation, and building organizations that endure. He is equally committed to family life and mentorship, believing long-term success is measured not only by outcomes, but by the systems and people built along the way.
