About Us
kaarv limited / Shift-AI
Who We Are
Shift-AI is a smart shift orchestration platform developed by Kaarv Limited, a UK-based data-driven technology company committed to transforming how people work. With deep expertise in AI, analytics, and human-centric design, Kaarv builds tools that solve real-world operational challenges across multiple industries.
Shift-AI is the flagship product built specifically to address the limitations of traditional rota scheduling. While legacy software stops at assigning people to time slots, Shift-AI goes further. We manage the shift from the moment your team walks in to the moment they log out.
Whether it’s a hospital, a warehouse, a factory, or a bank branch, Shift-AI dynamically manages real-time shift activities, coverage gaps, breaks, handovers, and more — ensuring every hour is optimized and every worker is supported.
Shift-AI is a patented and copyright-protected product, reflecting Kaarv Limited’s commitment to innovation, reliability, and IP-driven excellence.
Our Mission
Our mission is to redefine how organizations manage human work in real time.
Shift-AI uses artificial intelligence to:
- Track shifts in real time across roles, teams, and facilities
- Automatically adjust to unplanned events (late logins, absences, overages)
- Improve workforce efficiency, compliance, and morale
- Empower managers with data-driven shift decisions
We serve industries where time is critical and staffing complexity is high — healthcare, manufacturing, logistics,
banking, and more.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every shift is not just scheduled, but intelligently managed.
A world where:
- Teams are never over- or under-scheduled
- Managers don’t scramble to fill last-minute gaps
- Employees work balanced, compliant, fair shifts
- Organizations operate with real-time clarity and confidence
Our vision is to become the operating system for human work in real-world environments
Our Values
At the heart of everything we do are the values that drive us forward:
A world where staffing is seamless, patient care is prioritized, and healthcare teams thrive.
Innovation
We push the boundaries of technology to create future-ready solutions.
Compassion
Healthcare is human-centered — and so are our products and services.
Integrity
Transparency, trust, and ethics guide every interaction and decision.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in our technology, service, and relationships.
Our Values
Human-Centric Design: We build solutions for people, not just processes. Shift-AI keeps the worker experience at
the core.
Reliability: In industries like healthcare or logistics, missed coverage means real consequences. Our system is
designed to be dependable under pressure.
Transparency: We believe in clear, visible scheduling decisions that empower both managers and staff.
Responsiveness: Shifts are fluid. Our platform adapts in real time to match the way people actually work.
Innovation: We are relentless in evolving our platform with AI and automation to solve the problems others
overlook.
Our journey
Born out of real-world scheduling frustrations, Shift-AI was conceived within Kaarv Limited to bridge the operational gap that most staffing tools ignored. What began as a prototype for healthcare teams has now evolved
into a scalable, industry-agnostic shift engine.
Today, Shift-AI supports organizations with 50+ employees across sectors adapting to the unique rules, rhythms, and risks of each. Whether in warehouses coordinating shift handovers, hospitals managing medication rounds, or factories optimizing downtime, Shift-AI is powering the next generation of workforce management.
Meet the Team
Raghunath Rapeen
Founder & CEO
A visionary in healthcare operations and workforce technology, Raghunath Rapeen founded Kaarv to solve a major pain point he witnessed firsthand: outdated and inefficient hospital scheduling. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare management systems, Raghunath leads Kaarv’s mission to deliver intuitive, impactful solutions that healthcare providers can truly rely on
“Building technology that supports healthcare heroes is my passion. At Kaarv, we’re not just coding — we’re changing lives.” —
Raghunath Rapeen
Our Journey
2024
Kaarv Ltd founded in London, United Kingdom.
2025
Launch of Smart Employee Duty Scheduler platform.
2026
First 50 mental health hospitals onboarded.
2027
Partnership with leading healthcare groups across Europe
2028
Recognized as a top 10 healthcare workforce solution provider in the UK.
Join Our Mission
Shift-AI is not just software it’s a movement toward smarter, fairer, more dynamic work environments.
If you’re a staffing leader, operations director, or digital transformation champion looking to improve shift
execution and employee well-being, we want to hear from you.
Let’s build the future of work, together.