Shajy Thomas

Shajy Thomas is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience across Media & Entertainment — spanning VFX, Animation, Games, Broadcast, HPC, and Supercomputing. Currently, he is the Founder and CTO of Astra Studios and previously served as APAC CTO for Technicolor. Shajy is known for building ecosystems that enable business transformation, cutting-edge technology adoption, and seamless production, driving the future of media and technology convergence. A trailblazer in the VFX and Animation industry, he empowers top IT professionals, fostering technological growth and development in India’s dynamic media and entertainment landscape.

As the Regional Head of Technology, Asia-Pacific at Technicolor Group, Shajy’s pioneering efforts have been instrumental in elevating brands like MPC, The Mill, Mikros Animation and Technicolor Games forming the world’s largest VFX & Animation production studio for diverse platforms, from Hollywood movies to OTT and television including Oscar-winning movies such as 1917, Jungle Book, Pinocchio ,Lion King etc…

An electronics engineer with a Masters in Business Administration, Shajy is devoted to knowledge sharing and industry consultations, contributing to its growth. He is a prominent speaker at global seminars, conferences, and panel discussions, and his thought leadership shines through articles he authors on industry trends and verticals. Outside of his professional endeavours, Shajy finds joy in motorbike rides and poker games.