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Avijeet Dutta
Pune
Work Preference
Summary
Hands-on engineering & technology executive and P&L owner with close to 17 years of experience building and scaling engineering organizations while staying deep in the technology. Proven track record of leading globally distributed teams (500+ professionals), owning a ~$60M annual P&L, and driving 200%+ growth through digital transformation, AI/GenAI adoption, and platform modernization — architecting solutions alongside the teams that ship them.
Blends executive leadership — P&L ownership, organizational design, and client- and board-level stakeholder management — with hands-on technical depth in enterprise architecture, Big Data, cloud-native platforms, and Agentic AI/LLMOps. Sought to build and run high-performing engineering units, set technical direction, unlock new revenue, and deliver flawlessly with autonomy across Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, and Travel/Hospitality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Chief Customer Officer
Xoriant
Pune, Maharashtra
08.2025 - Current
- Multi-vertical P&L ownership: Own a ~$60M P&L and the growth agenda across a diversified portfolio spanning Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, CPG, Energy & Utilities, and Professional Services.
- Hands-on engineering leadership: Set technical and architectural direction for large-scale engineering teams, staying close to design and delivery decisions to ship high-performance software products and digital platforms.
- Growth engine: Drive account expansion and revenue growth through strategic client consulting and cross-domain technical innovation.
- AI-led transformation: Personally drive enterprise AI transformation — raising end-to-end engineering productivity, assessing and advancing clients' AI maturity, and building objective roadmaps that unlock capacity through Agentic AI, context engineering, and spec-driven development.
- Operational excellence: Institute rigorous delivery governance, Agile best practices, and outcome-based engineering models across the portfolio.
VP / Sr. Director
Globant India Pvt. Ltd
Pune
04.2022 - Current
- Orchestrated a comprehensive digital transformation roadmap for a leading global cruise line, directly contributing to a 200% revenue surge from $1B to $3B within two years through strategic technology enablement and enterprise-wide platform modernization.
- Spearheaded the complex transformation of a critical legacy SAP Hybris eCommerce platform to SAP Commerce Cloud (CCv2), overseeing architectural redesign, robust data migration, stringent security and governance frameworks, and ensuring enhanced observability and resilience for seamless global rollout.
- Pioneered the strategic integration of AI-powered workforce augmentation solutions, resulting in significant operational efficiencies and sustainable cost optimization across the enterprise.
- Led the strategic adoption and implementation of advanced AI/GenAI capabilities, including Agentic AI, to revolutionize the software development lifecycle, driving substantial productivity gains and optimizing capacity utilization across engineering teams.
- Achieved a 60% reduction in project timelines through the development and deployment of an MLOps accelerator, significantly enhancing go-to-market speed for AI initiatives.
- Directed the rapid development and market launch of over 20 GenAI-powered intelligent agents/chatbots on Azure for healthcare clients, accelerating time-to-market by 65% and enhancing customer engagement strategies.
- Established and operationalized a comprehensive LLMOps strategy, enabling the agile deployment and continuous refinement of tailored Generative AI solutions that directly supported critical client workflows and business objectives.
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration at the executive level to establish enterprise-wide standards and best practices for AI development and deployment, significantly enhancing solution quality and operational efficiency across all AI programs.
- Drove strategic initiatives for new data product innovation and platform modernization within the financial services sector, ensuring technology investments directly fueled critical business growth and competitive differentiation.
AVP / Technical Director
Globant India Pvt. Ltd
Pune
08.2016 - 03.2022
- Led strategic growth and P&L oversight for one of Globant's largest Business Units in APAC, driving significant market expansion and client acquisition.
- Transformed the APAC Big Data technology division, establishing strategic priorities that balanced advanced technological adoption with paramount employee satisfaction and profound business impact.
- Built and scaled the Data and AI Studio, expanding its footprint by over 200% (from 3 to 22 client engagements), and establishing it as a leading center of excellence for enterprise AI solutions.
- Orchestrated comprehensive digital transformation programs for key clients by leading diverse, cross-functional teams across multiple technology portfolios, ensuring sustainable and impactful outcomes.
- Directed the modernization of a legacy data platform for a leading Financial Services giant, pioneering the implementation of a modern Data Mesh infrastructure. This involved redefining the enterprise data strategy and decentralizing the data lake into specialized data marts.
- Championed agile methodologies across geographically dispersed teams, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality solutions and operational excellence.
- Developed and launched a pioneering sustainability training program for the global developer community, fostering environmentally conscious software development practices across diverse technology streams.
Enterprise Architect
Globant LLC.
Seattle
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Led the strategic application architecture for one of the world's largest amusement parks, ensuring enterprise-wide brand and platform consistency across complex mobile applications and robust backend systems.
- Championed and executed the critical transition to a low-latency, near real-time data synchronization solution using Couchbase, dramatically enhancing guest experience and operational responsiveness following a thorough evaluation including AWS AppSync.
- Directed the implementation of advanced impression analytics via Adobe Experience Manager and established end-to-end observability through Grafana, providing critical insights for strategic decision-making.
- Oversaw global, geographically distributed architectural teams, fostering high-performance collaboration and ensuring consistent technical excellence.
- Managed key client proposals and led RFPs/RFIs across diverse business functions, driving significant new business opportunities.
Technology Architect
Globant India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Executed advanced AOSP customization for modular phones in collaboration with Google-ATAP for Project Ara, contributing to cutting-edge mobile hardware innovation.
- Spearheaded pioneering IoT projects for Android voice and wearables, simultaneously building internal capabilities through targeted mobile application developer training.
- Managed critical effort estimations, spearheaded pre-sales architectural designs, and shaped strategic mobile application architecture for key initiatives.
- Formulated enterprise-wide architectural blueprints and technical standards, significantly enhancing the efficiency and quality of large-scale application development.
- Led the strategic evaluation and selection process for core software tools, optimizing system integration capabilities across the organization.
Technology Lead
Globant India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Developed foundational native mobile applications for pioneering wireless charging technology, contributing to next-generation consumer electronics.
- Led the end-to-end integration of complex hardware, firmware, and software components, ensuring seamless operational synergy for advanced products.
- Engineered performance optimizations for low-power, resource-constrained mobile devices, enhancing product reach and user experience.
Sr. Software Engineer
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Architected and developed enterprise-grade mobile applications tailored to critical client needs within the automobile and healthcare sectors, driving specific business solutions.
- Led cross-functional mobile application development teams, overseeing the full software development lifecycle from conception to deployment.
- Drove strategic optimizations for existing software systems, significantly improving performance and scalability for critical business operations.
- Championed the adoption of Agile methodologies to accelerate the development lifecycle, ensuring rapid prototyping, enterprise-quality testing, and efficient final implementation.
Systems Engineer
Infosys Ltd.
Pune
03.2010 - 10.2012
- Contributed to the development and enhancement of robust enterprise applications for the banking and capital markets sectors.
- Developed a predictive algorithm for retirement planning, demonstrating early expertise in data-driven solutions.
- Achieved internal Infosys certifications in Capital Markets, underscoring specialized domain knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering (Hons., Gold Medalist)
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, Bhopal, M.P.
Indore, M.P., India01.2009
Senior Secondary Education -
St. Thomas Sr. Sec. School (CBSE)
Mandsaur, India01.2005
Higher Secondary Education -
St. Thomas Sr. Sec. School (CBSE)
Mandsaur, India01.2003
Skills
Strategic & Executive Leadership:
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- AI Strategy & Governance
- P&L Management & Revenue Growth
- Global Team Leadership & Development
- Strategic Innovation & Product Vision
- Complex Program Management
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Organizational Design & Talent Development
- Process Optimization & Operational Excellence
- Technical Due Diligence
Advanced Technologies & Architecture:
- Generative AI (GenAI) & LLMOps
- Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Strategy (AWS, Azure)
- Big Data & Data Mesh Architectures
- Large-Scale CI/CD Transformation
- Legacy System Modernization & Application Re-platforming
- Cloud-Native Architectures Microservices, Serverless, Containerization/Kubernetes
- Data Governance & Data Democratization
- Cybersecurity & Resilience
- Real-time Data Architectures
- DevOps & MLOps Automation (Infrastructure as Code)
- Software Archeology
- E-commerce Platform Transformation (SAP Commerce Cloud)
Core Technical Expertise:
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Core Java & J2EE
- Enterprise Mobile, Web, Backend Platforms
- NoSQL & SQL Databases (Couchbase, MongoDB, Oracle)
- Project & ALM Tools
Certification
- Generative AI Leader Certified, Google Cloud, 05/30/25, 05/30/28, https://www.credly.com/badges/a88786fd-80b5-4081-be58-76397a5e4c43
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner, AWS, 04/13/25, 04/13/28, https://www.credly.com/badges/2ece8d27-39ae-48e3-b2b4-3254866d13fc/linked_in?t=suoypr
- Professional Cloud Architect (PCA), Google Cloud, 05/01/23, 05/01/25, https://google.accredible.com/1b1f1b4c-957c-4a45-bfff-096e935be58b?key=96ed818e4483cc9c7b90842eab8158ab7a23ce5884754a75a9a2cec5b4481a93
- LFC131: Green Software for Practitioners, The Linux Foundation, 12/01/22, https://www.credly.com/badges/b7bd0214-d504-4a59-b8b6-40a8fb82ed76
- Professional Data Engineer (PDE), Google Cloud, 12/01/22, 12/01/24, https://www.credential.net/ef54b690-69bb-4bf8-b829-3a635900c509?key=6828d0ee4c2269c27d962cea07ded5eebb940fe92fbc2098e14909874713015b
- Cloud Digital Leader (CDL), Google Cloud, 08/01/22, 08/01/25, https://www.credential.net/dfe5b883-8460-4542-86b5-6e3f6f451f2f?key=97ae9c4a3327ed4211ab966d784d739cbf49e0cb3f06e2ad961fdcdc3827945d
- Enterprise Big Data Professional (EBDP), APMG International, 04/01/21, https://www.credly.com/badges/bee6debd-9b67-4d40-9f48-18cd11ddd7b6/linked_in
- Entrepreneurship Essentials, Harvard Business School Online, 03/01/21, 04/01/21
- Disruptive Strategy, Harvard Business School Online, 06/01/20, 08/01/20
- Certificate in Management Essentials, Harvard Business School Online, 01/01/19, 03/01/19
Timeline
Chief Customer Officer
Xoriant
08.2025 - Current
VP / Sr. Director
Globant India Pvt. Ltd
04.2022 - Current
AVP / Technical Director
Globant India Pvt. Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2022
Enterprise Architect
Globant LLC.
08.2016 - 06.2019
Technology Architect
Globant India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 07.2016
Technology Lead
Globant India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2014 - 04.2015
Sr. Software Engineer
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
04.2013 - 07.2014
Systems Engineer
Infosys Ltd.
03.2010 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering (Hons., Gold Medalist)
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, Bhopal, M.P.
Senior Secondary Education -
St. Thomas Sr. Sec. School (CBSE)
Higher Secondary Education -
St. Thomas Sr. Sec. School (CBSE)