Experience32+ Years

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

Professional employment history
  • Jun 2019–Present· 7 yrs 3 mos
    • Senior Executive Vice President - Chief AI OfficerCurrent
      2025–Present
    • Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
      2025–Present
    • Executive Vice President - Chief Revenue Officer & Head Business Governance
      May 2022–Dec 2024
    • Vice President - Partner Eco-System
      Jun 2019–May 2022
  • Nov 2016–Jun 2019· 2 yrs 7 mos
    • yourNXTCxO
      Nov 2016–Jun 2019
  • Apr 2015–Nov 2016· 1 yr 7 mos
    • Vice President Business Development - India & ASEAN
      Apr 2015–Nov 2016
  • Sep 2014–Jun 2019· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Social Ambassador - CSR and Futuristic Education Projects
      Sep 2014–Jun 2019
    • Vice President - Strategic Alliances & Cloud EcoSystem
      Dec 2010–Aug 2014
  • Jun 2009–Nov 2010· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Country Manager - Technical Sales - Tivoli Software - India/SA
      Jun 2009–Nov 2010
  • Oct 2008–Jun 2009· 8 mos
    • Account Technology Strategist (ATS) - Communications Sector
      Oct 2008–Jun 2009
  • Dec 2000–Sep 2008· 7 yrs 9 mos
    • Software IT Architect - Comm Sector
      Oct 2007–Sep 2008
    • Senior Architect - Tivoli Software
      Dec 2000–Oct 2007
  • Apr 1998–Dec 2000· 2 yrs 8 mos
    • Technology Consultant
      Apr 1998–Dec 2000
  • 1994–Apr 1998· 4 yrs 3 mos
    • Technology Consultant
      1994–Apr 1998

Education

Certificate Course in NGO Management

Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work

Workshop on CSR Management: Strategic Integration

CSR understanding at the Macro and Micro level

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

E-Commerce

Welingkar Institute of Management

Digital Electronics

IT & Electronics

Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Ploytechnic

SSC

St John's High School

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Bhavesh A.
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Enterprise ArchitectureVirtualizationIT SolutionsIT Service ManagementCRMSaaSPre-salesSolution SellingGlobal Alliance ManagementCloud ComputingSolution ArchitectureStrategic AlliancesEnterprise SoftwareIT OutsourcingIBM TivoliITILData CenterSystem ArchitectureIT StrategyRemote Infrastructure Management