Vinod Sivarama Krishnan

Vinod Sivarama Krishnan

Chief Information Officer @ Birlasoft | Digital Transformation Leader with extensive Cross-Domain and Cross-Geography Experience | Thought Leader and Speaker on Information Technology and Management |

BirlasoftNoida

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Experience33+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

With over 32 years of IT experience in various domains and countries, I have led several large-scale and complex projects, such as a merger and integration, an e-commerce P&L setup, and a major divestiture, leveraging my expertise in IT solutions, process improvement, CRM, and decision technology. I have also demonstrated the ability to innovate across domains by bringing in best practices and new ideas from one industry to another. I am passionate about transforming business digitally and enabling growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • BirlasoftCurrent
    Feb 2026–Present· 7 mos
    • Chief Information OfficerCurrent
      Feb 2026–Present
  • Sep 2023–Aug 2025· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Chief Information and Digital Officer
      Sep 2023–Aug 2025
  • Apr 2017–Sep 2023· 6 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Information Officer
      Apr 2017–Sep 2023
  • Apr 2015–Mar 2017· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Head - e-Commerce and Chief Information Officer
      Apr 2015–Mar 2017
  • Mar 2012–Mar 2015· 3 yrs
    • Business Head - e-Commerce & Chief Information Officer
      Mar 2012–Mar 2015
  • Sep 2010–Mar 2012· 1 yr 6 mos
    • Chief Information Officer, Global
      Sep 2010–Mar 2012
  • Mar 2009–Sep 2010· 1 yr 6 mos
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Mar 2009–Sep 2010
  • Jun 1996–Feb 2009· 12 yrs 8 mos
    • Growth Leader - Risk Management
      Jun 2007–Feb 2009
    • Functions IT Leader
      Sep 2005–Jun 2007
    • CIO India
      2000–Oct 2001
    • IT Leader
      Mar 1998–2000
    • Program Manager, Information Technology
      Jun 1996–Mar 1998
  • 1994–May 1996· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Systems Manager
      1994–May 1996
  • 1993–1996· 3 yrs
    • Systems Manager
      1993–1996

Education

MBA

Business Management

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

B.E.

Electrical Engineering

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

B.E.

Electrical Engineering

REC Surat

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Vinod Sivarama Krishnan
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Business IntelligenceERPChange ManagementProject ManagementIT ManagementBusiness ProcessSix SigmaVendor ManagementManagementBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness AnalysisSoftware Project ManagementProgram ManagementSAPOutsourcingCross-functional Team LeadershipIT OperationsProcess ImprovementOperations ManagementIT Strategy