Executive Overview
As the Chief AI Officer at Yotta Data Services, I lead the Shakti Cloud Business Unit and oversee Yotta’s comprehensive AI services portfolio, which includes BareMetal, Clusters, Inferencing, AI Lab, VM, and Workspace offerings. My focus spans Product Strategy, Go-to-Market (GTM), and Product Success, driving innovation and measurable business impact.Over the past 7 years at Yotta, I’ve had the privilege of serving in multiple strategic leadership roles — including Partner Ecosystem Head, Governance Head, and Chief Revenue Officer. Across these roles, I’ve built and nurtured partner ecosystems, forged global alliances, and led high-performing teams that consistently deliver results.With over three decades of leadership experience in the IT industry, I’ve been deeply involved in AI, Cloud Computing, Data Center Solutions, ERP, Software, Middleware (IBM/Microsoft/SAP/Oracle), and IT Infrastructure. My experience spans Industry Solutions, Systems Integration, Consulting, and Professional Services, giving me a 360° understanding of the Cloud and AI ecosystem — from Telcos and SaaS Providers to ISVs, Software OEMs, and Cloud Brokers.Having worked with both global MNCs and Indian startups, I’m passionate about leveraging emerging technologies and strategic insights to create sustainable, innovation-led growth.I’m driven by three things:💡 Innovation – building what’s next in AI and cloud🤝 Leadership – mentoring and empowering teams to succeed🌍 Impact – using technology and education to create meaningful changeAlways open to conversations around AI, Cloud Strategy, Ecosystem Partnerships, and Digital Transformation.
Career Timeline
- Jun 2019–Present· 7 yrs 3 mos
- Senior Executive Vice President - Chief AI OfficerCurrent2025–Present
- Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Chief Strategy Officer2025–Present
- Executive Vice President - Chief Revenue Officer & Head Business GovernanceMay 2022–Dec 2024
- Vice President - Partner Eco-SystemJun 2019–May 2022
- Nov 2016–Jun 2019· 2 yrs 7 mos
- yourNXTCxONov 2016–Jun 2019
- Apr 2015–Nov 2016· 1 yr 7 mos
- Vice President Business Development - India & ASEANApr 2015–Nov 2016
- Sep 2014–Jun 2019· 4 yrs 9 mos
- Social Ambassador - CSR and Futuristic Education ProjectsSep 2014–Jun 2019
- Dec 2010–Aug 2014· 3 yrs 8 mos
- Vice President - Strategic Alliances & Cloud EcoSystemDec 2010–Aug 2014
- Jun 2009–Nov 2010· 1 yr 5 mos
- Country Manager - Technical Sales - Tivoli Software - India/SAJun 2009–Nov 2010
- Oct 2008–Jun 2009· 8 mos
- Account Technology Strategist (ATS) - Communications SectorOct 2008–Jun 2009
- Dec 2000–Sep 2008· 7 yrs 9 mos
- Software IT Architect - Comm SectorOct 2007–Sep 2008
- Senior Architect - Tivoli SoftwareDec 2000–Oct 2007
- Apr 1998–Dec 2000· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Technology ConsultantApr 1998–Dec 2000
- 1994–Apr 1998· 4 yrs 3 mos
- Technology Consultant1994–Apr 1998
Education
Certificate Course in NGO Management
Nirmala Niketan College of Social WorkWorkshop on CSR Management: Strategic Integration
CSR understanding at the Macro and Micro level
Tata Institute of Social SciencesPost Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
E-Commerce
Welingkar Institute of ManagementDigital Electronics
IT & Electronics
Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Ploytechnic