Bangalore: Indian tech geniuses have made it big on global map. Many of the tech colleges in the country, particularly IITs, have contributed largely to this pool of techies.

The list includes the Indians who are part of one of the biggest tech companies in the world, Google and HP. It also has the Indians who have laid technology roadmaps for the world's top software companies like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and others.  Read on to know 15 global Indian technology influencers as compiled by Dataquest.

#1 Shantanu Narayen

Position:  President and Chief Executive Office, Adobe.

Shantanu Narayen is president and chief executive officer of Adobe. Narayen's leadership, technology insight and operational expertise have strengthened Adobe's culture of innovation, expanded the company into new markets, and extended its product portfolio and global reach. In 2009, Narayen led the $1.8 billion acquisition of Omniture, expanding Adobe’s ability to help customers measure and optimize the value of online experiences, content and applications.

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