Saran Prasad

Information Technology professional with about 3 decades of experience with an established track record in leading, incubating and executing large and complex strategies in areas of SaaS platforms and Digital transformation by leading global cross cultural teams across geographies. Key core competencies include: Executive Leadership | Digital Strategy | Strategic Planning | Client Value Creation thru Business Outcomes | Application Dev | Cloud/SaaS Strategy | Large Cross Functional Delivery | Innovate & Automate Key Achievements Managing Technology portfolio of around $500M$ supporting business of around 4B$ 10 patents granted/filed in various technology domains/solutions Driving multi-fold business benefits through “Intelligent Automation” capability including RPA, Machine Learning, AI & Cognitive Computing. Driving digital disruption for Accenture as part of global Technology leadership team. Enabling business to serve customers better thru technology innovations and transformation. Lead teams global solutioning/mobilization areas resulting in multi-million dollar saving and faster go to market, helping win deals quickly. Successfully lead global SaaS/Cloud strategy for Cadence. Lead R&D productivity effort, resulting in multi-million dollar savings. At Cadence filed 3 Patents for new methodologies in product verification/testing domain. Successfully lead Asia-pacific support/delivery center in Honeywell. Setup PeopleSoft practice at HCL won the biggest contract with a client in US & UK. Successfully delivered many multi million dollar overseas assignments. Experienced in setting up green field operations in various technology areas. Named as “Ones to watch for in 2011” by CIO India magazine in April, 2011 issue http://www.cio.in/article/ones-watch-2011-winners. Avid Golfer & well networked professional with passion towards CSR activities. Connect with me to get the details exposure in IT industry with focus on technology solutions and delivery for global customers. I love to mentor young leaders and want to see them grow