Bhavana Rakesh is the CEO of Axiom Consultants, a trusted partner for Federal IT and digital transformation.  She brings nearly two decades of leadership at the intersection of technology, innovation, and mission impact. With a strong technical foundation shaped during her early career in Silicon Valley, Bhavana combines deep technical expertise with bold, forward-thinking leadership. 

Known for her strategic vision, disruptive thinking, and people-first mindset, Bhavana has cultivated a culture at Axiom that empowers employees to grow, innovate, and drive meaningful change. Her leadership style blends results-driven accountability with a passion for continuous learning and out-of-the-box problem-solving. She actively shares her vision and values through open communication and community engagement, fostering transparency and collective momentum. 

Under her leadership, Axiom has earned national recognition—including NOAA’s Small Business of the Year, ranking among the Top 3 Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) in the U.S., and being named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies 5 years in a row. 

Bhavana leads the vision for large-scale, high-impact federal programs by leveraging AI, machine learning, cloud technologies, and data science to drive mission success. She manages multi-million-dollar portfolios, consistently delivering on time and under budget while building strong partnerships and high-performing teams. 

She holds a B.S. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering and an M.S. in Information Systems from George Washington University. Bhavana is also a graduate of the SBA Emerging Leadership Program.