Ankit Kumar Agarwal
Bengaluru
Summary
Technology leader with 17 years of experience in technology strategy, innovation, and team building. Currently, I am the Head of Technology at Origamis.ai. My expertise includes AI/ML, Generative AI, platform architecture, and agile methodologies, which I use to design adaptable solutions. I use First Principles thinking to solve complex problems and connect technical solutions to business needs. I promote a culture of ownership, learning, and work-life balance to improve delivery and quality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Technology
Origamis.ai
10.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the technology vision, product strategy, and platform architecture for innovative Generative AI systems across multiple industries.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous learning while leading a high-performing engineering and client delivery team.
- Aligned product roadmaps and technical investments with evolving market demands to create robust, future-proof Generative AI solutions.
- Employed Agile methodologies to ensure the rapid and high-quality delivery of complex, scalable intelligent systems.
- Delivered multiple, complex Generative AI PoC in under 3 days, significantly outpacing industry leaders like Google and AWS.
Sales Director & Strategic Partnership
Affine
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Articulated and sold complex technical solutions as tangible business outcomes to enterprise clients in the US mid-west and south
- Drove $1 Million revenue growth by identifying new market opportunities and cultivating key senior client relationships.
- Landed 3 Fortune 500 clients in a single year by initiating and leading a strategic co-sell partnership with Microsoft
- Generated customer value by aligning technical solutions with precise client requirements through cross-functional collaboration.
Director - Head, Assetization & Deep Camp
Affine
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Spearheaded the Deep Camp accelerator, providing strategic mentorship to foster the growth of early-stage deep-tech startups.
- Defined and executed an assetization strategy, developing three reusable software products to accelerate client analytics deployment.
- Mentored two startups, with one achieving aggressive growth, and built multiple internal assets that cut project delivery times by up to 50%.
Senior Principal - Analytics Engineering
Affine
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Drove data-driven decision-making by leading and scaling global Analytics Engineering teams of over 200 engineers, delivering complex projects on time and budget through periods including COVID-19.
- Engineered robust data pipelines, models, and visualizations, applying deep expertise in data architecture, software engineering, and data science.
- Won multi-year F500 engineering and analytics contracts by leading impactful client consulting assignments.
Co-founder & CTO
Profectus Solutions
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Founded and scaled a SaaS company to pre-Series A funding, leading technology and corporate foundational development.
- Built a 20-person engineering organization from 2 co-founders, instilling a high-velocity culture of innovation and ownership.
- Developed and launched a disruptive, analytics-driven SaaS platform for retail, owning the full product roadmap.
- Established full India business operations (HR, Finance, Legal), ensuring robust and sustainable growth.
Technical Manager
Vegayan Systems Private Limited
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Led end-to-end product development and delivery, successfully launching complex software products to 3 clients concurrently.
- Translated client requirements into actionable plans, managing development and delivery to fulfill diverse client needs.
Tech Lead
Vegayan Systems Private Limited
07.2013 - 06.2014
Application Lead
InBetween IT Services India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Software Engineer
Vegayan Systems Private Limited
06.2008 - 10.2012
Education
Mastering Sales -
Kellogg Executive Education
USA12.2023
B.Tech in IT - Information Technology
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)
India05.2008
Diploma - Information Technology
National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT)
India04.2004
Skills
- Strategic planning for AI initiatives
- Generative AI expertise
- Engineering of advanced intelligent systems
- Technology vision development
- Enterprise Application & Data architecture
- Agile methodologies
- Scalable System Design
- Business Development & Client Relationship Management
- Building High-Performance Teams
- Culture of Innovation & Ownership
Work Availability
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Timeline
Head of Technology
Origamis.ai
10.2023 - Current
Sales Director & Strategic Partnership
Affine
04.2022 - 09.2023
Director - Head, Assetization & Deep Camp
Affine
10.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Principal - Analytics Engineering
Affine
06.2019 - 12.2021
Co-founder & CTO
Profectus Solutions
01.2017 - 05.2019
Technical Manager
Vegayan Systems Private Limited
06.2014 - 12.2016
Tech Lead
Vegayan Systems Private Limited
07.2013 - 06.2014
Application Lead
InBetween IT Services India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Software Engineer
Vegayan Systems Private Limited
06.2008 - 10.2012
Mastering Sales -
Kellogg Executive Education
B.Tech in IT - Information Technology
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)
Diploma - Information Technology
National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT)
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