Anil Prasad
Bangalore
Summary
Enterprise AI & Engineering executive with 25+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide transformation across retail and financial services. Brings deep expertise in Global Delivery Modelsand GCC environments, with a proven track record of delivering $1B+ in business impact through AI-led platforms for real-time decisioning and fraud prevention. Has led large, geo-distributed, cross-functional organizations of 200+, building high-performing leadership teams and scalable global capabilities. Driving next-generation enterprise innovation through Agentic AI systems and Model Context Protocol (MCP)-enabled architectures.
Recognized for shaping enterprise AI strategy and transforming fragmented initiatives into platform-driven, production-scale ecosystems. Combines GenAI, Agentic frameworks, advanced analytics, and real-time data architectures to deliver measurable business outcomes. Trusted partner to executive leadership, aligning technology investments with strategic priorities, influencing decision-making, and driving adoption at scale.
Integrates business, technology, and execution to drive enterprise-wide transformation and sustained impact. Architects scalable operating models, builds high-performing leadership teams, and delivers complex global programs with clear accountability and results. Institutionalizes engineering excellence by embedding DevOps, CI/CD, and platform engineering as strategic capabilities to accelerate delivery velocity, enhance resilience, and continuously drive innovation at scale.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Engineering (AI & Platforms)
Target
India
01.2012 - Current
- Architected and scaled real-time AI platforms handling 500M+ events/month, supporting store operations and fraud detection
- Own and drive enterprise AI strategy across fraud, risk, and real-time decisioning aligned to measurable business outcomes
- Drove adoption of GenAI, NLP, and computer vision, enhancing enterprise capabilities and supporting business objectives
- Led transition from use-case driven AI to platform-led AI adoption across business units
- Built production-grade AI ecosystem including data pipelines, model deployment, monitoring, and governance
- Established AI governance and risk frameworks ensuring responsible AI and compliance
- Strengthened GCC capabilities and global delivery model, enabling scalable execution and consistent quality across engineering, data, and AI functions
- Led global cross-functional teams of 200+
- Partnered with senior leadership to define AI investment strategies and develop ROI models, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Introduced human-in-the-loop and experimentation frameworks, facilitating accelerated AI adoption across business units
Deputy General Manager / Associate Director
Infosys | Capgemini | HCL Technologies
01.1998 - 01.2012
- Led large-scale enterprise transformation programs across retail, BFSI, and insurance domains
- Owned P&L and operational strategy, driving growth and cost optimization through strategic initiatives
- Managed global delivery teams of 200+ members, ensuring execution excellence across diverse projects
- Delivered technology-led enhancements to customer experience and operational efficiency
- Operated global delivery models, facilitating distributed execution and enhancing offshore scale for enterprise clients
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics
University of Kerala, Govt. College of Engineering
Trivandrum, IndiaSkills
- Enterprise AI Strategy & Transformation
- AI Productization & Platform Operating Models
- AI Governance, Risk & Responsible AI
- Cybersecurity & AI Security
- Real-Time Decisioning Systems
- Data Platforms, Streaming & Data Governance
- Cloud, Infrastructure & Platform Engineering
- Global Engineering & Delivery Leadership (GCC)
- P&L Ownership, AI ROI & Cost Optimization
- Executive Stakeholder Management & Board Engagement
- Operating Model Design & Agile at Scale
- AI Product Management & Customer-Centric Design
- Engineering Excellence, DevSecOps & SRE
- Talent Strategy & Organizational Scaling
- Data & AI Monetization Strategies
Professional Highlights
- Led Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and scaled global delivery models, driving high-impact engineering, AI, and data capabilities across multiple geographies
- Delivered $1B+ in business impact through enterprise-scale real-time fraud detection and decisioning systems
- Built and scaled AI platforms processing 500M+ events per month across 2,000+ stores, enabling real-time operations and insights
- Led and scaled large, geo-distributed, cross-functional teams of 200+ across engineering, data, and ML, fostering strong leadership pipelines and high-performance culture
- Transformed AI from siloed pilots into enterprise-wide, production-grade platforms, driving adoption across business units
- Drove platform-led transformation with a strong focus on ROI, cost optimization, scalability, and sustainable impact
Patents
- US Patent, https://patents.google.com/patent/US12380715B2
- 2 additional patents pending approval
Timeline
Director Engineering (AI & Platforms)
Target
01.2012 - Current
Deputy General Manager / Associate Director
Infosys | Capgemini | HCL Technologies
01.1998 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics
University of Kerala, Govt. College of Engineering