A first generation American, Raja was born in Bangalore, India, known as the “Silicon Valley of India.” After graduating from the region’s leading university with a degree in electrical engineering, he moved to Pittsburgh to attend graduate school earning a Masters in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA with Honors from Carnegie Mellon.

After graduation, Raja went to work for Lockheed Martin before co-founding Computer Enterprises Inc. (CEI) in the spare bedroom of his Pittsburgh townhouse in 1993. The information technology company is headquartered in the South Hills with some 450 employees.

In addition to being the President and Chief Executive Officer of CEI, Raja is active in numerous civic and academic initiatives. He currently chairs Pitt’s Computer Science Industry Board and is a member of the Mt. Lebanon Rotary Club and the South Hills Chamber of Commerce.

Raja and his wife (Dr.) Neeta Raja have two children, Isana (age 5) and Omisa (age 3). In 2004, Raja realized a personal dream - taking the oath to become an American Citizen.