Ashish Saraf

About Ashish Saraf

In a world buzzing with AI hype, I focus on tangible impactMy career is defined by agility and evolution. Over the last 11 years, I have transitioned from a hands-on Developer to a Solution Architect and Presales Leader, bridging the gap between deep technical execution and high-level business strategy.​I specialize in the convergence of Agentic AI, Low-Code/No-Code platforms, and Intelligent Automation. My footprint spans diverse and complex sectors including BFSI, Retail, Automobiles, FMCG, and Oil & Gas, where I have consistently delivered solutions that don\'t just work technically but drive measurable business growth.​What sets me apart is a holistic view of the digital lifecycle. I don\'t just design the systems; I sell the vision and build the teams that deliver it.My core strengths lie in:​Sales & Presales: Crafting compelling proposals, managing RFPs, and translating technical capabilities into clear business value to close major deals.​Practice Growth & Operations: Leading capability creation, overseeing engagement operations, and driving the strategic expansion of automation practices.​Solution Architecture: Leveraging GenAI, Co-Pilot, and Cognitive OCR to engineer robust, scalable solutions.​How I Drive ValueI partner with Business Units to identify transformation opportunities, conducting deep-dive process re-engineering and feasibility analysis. I excel at motivating cross-functional teams spanning business analysts, deployment managers, and SMEs to deliver innovation under Agile, and Design Thinking methodologies.​Key Accomplishments:​Strategic Innovation: Championing Agentic AI and Prompt Engineering to enhance solution development efficiency.​Vendor Strategy: Facilitating the evaluation and selection of automation software, successfully introducing ICR and automation capabilities to new markets.​Global Enablement: Coordinating with regional leaders to democratize Low Code tools and provide technical assistance across different business units.​Operational Excellence: Driving initiatives that reduce risk, increase productivity, and improve internal controls.​I am dedicated to driving digital transformation that is as practical as it is visionary. If you are interested in the intersection of Strategy, AI, and Architecture, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Associate Director

   Deloitte

   Jun 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Spearhead initiatives aimed at democratizing application development with Agentic AI and Azure cloud-native solutions, leveraging the power of generative AI and Copilot integrations. My role involves driving RFP, overlooking sales/Pre-sales, engagement operations & overseeing end-to-end project delivery across various industry verticals, where I am responsible for devising digital intervention roadmaps, crafting compelling business cases, and implementing solutions on Microsoft tech stack and cutting-edge tools/platforms such as PowerApps, Power Automate Desktop (RPA), Copilot Studio, Automation Anywhere, UiPath, Al Builder (Cognitive OCR) & Open Al integrations. I have successfully led the implementation of several GenAI-powered solutions, including customer service chatbot that utilizes copilot and Azure Cognitive search for anomaly detection. These projects have resulted in significant improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

• The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

  Strategic Thinking: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage

  2023 — 2024