Ashit Kumar Padhi

• Strategic Leadership: Defined and executed strategies for groundbreaking "First In World" products, orchestrating cross-functional teams, and fostering collaboration with start-ups, vendors, and universities to drive innovation and market leadership.
• Business Development: Developed and implemented go-to-market strategies, forging strategic partnerships, and cultivating external relationships to drive growth and market penetration.
• Thought Leadership and Innovation: Provided strategic guidance on thought leadership, innovation, and capital allocation, positioning the organization as a pioneer in next-generation technologies.
• Business Opportunities and Market Research: Identified and evaluated new business opportunities, conducting thorough market research to inform strategic decision-making and drive sustainable growth.

• Co-founder / Director - DASA Labs: Spearheaded the development of innovative AI-driven healthcare solutions, securing angel funding and delivering transformative products to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
• Director-on-Board: Strategic Management and Operational Oversight: Led turnaround efforts for a boutique IT services company, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and driving profitability within 18 months.
• Consulting Director, AISWITCH.org: Led a practice research firm specializing in enterprise AI strategy, empowering global companies to leverage AI technologies for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Wipro Technologies – General Manager

• Leadership in Innovation: Led deployment of HOLMES (Wipro Automation Platform) across customer engagements, driving digital transformation initiatives and delivering significant business benefits.
• Delivery Excellence: Established and managed the Central Delivery Management Office, optimizing delivery processes, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving growth initiatives.

Tata Consultancy Services – Regional Head

• Strategic Growth: Drove strategic pre-sales efforts, achieving consistent revenue growth and enhancing offshore leverage to optimize profitability.
• Operational Excellence: Managed P&L responsibilities, improving gross margins and scaling global operations to drive revenue growth and market expansion.

Wipro Technologies – Project Manager

DSQ Software Limited - Project Lead