Debasish Mishra

About Debasish Mishra

Executive SummaryTransformational Data & AI executive with over 2 decades of global experience leading enterprise-scale data strategy, AI innovation, and digital transformation. Expert in building and scaling Data & AI Centers of Excellence (CoE), delivering $100M+ in business value, and driving measurable benefit realization through advanced analytics, automation, and technology modernization. Trusted advisor to C-suite, with a proven record of managing 75+ large-scale programs, optimizing costs by up to 30%, and accelerating time-to-insight for Fortune 500 clients. Renowned for developing and mentoring high-performing teams of 200+ professionals, increasing leadership bench strength by 40%, and fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement.Core Competencies• Data & AI Strategy | Enterprise Data Platforms | Advanced Analytics• Data Engineering | Data Architecture | Data Science• AI/ML & Intelligent Automation (RPA, Cognitive Automation)• Data & AI CoE Practice Management | Shared Services• Digital & Business Transformation | Change Management• Program & Portfolio Management (PMP, PRINCE2)• Cost Optimization | Benefit Realization | Operational Excellence• Stakeholder Management (CxO, Board, Business Heads)• Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, ISMS)• Multi-vendor, Multi-geography Leadership• Talent Development | Diversity & Inclusion | Team Building

Experience

1. Data & Ai Senior Leadership

   EY

   Jan 2019 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Established and scaled a global Data & AI CoE, delivering 120+ custom data products/platforms to 130+ countries, supporting regulatory and business needs.• Built and led high-performing, cross-functional teams of 550+ professionals across 5 continents, increasing team engagement scores by 35% and reducing attrition by 20%.• Increased female representation in technical leadership by 25% and achieved 42% diversity in Data & AI teams.• Launched 15+ AI-driven data products and platforms, generating $40M+ in new annual revenue and expanding business growth by 18%.• Achieved a 5x ROI on AI and analytics investments, generating $50M+ in incremental revenue from $10M in innovation spend.• Reduced operational costs by $20M annually through automation, yielding a 4x return on technology investment.• Accelerated payback period for AI initiatives to under 18 months, outperforming industry benchmarks.• Secured $25M+ in innovation funding and won 3 industry awards for AI excellence.

Education

• Berhampur University

  B.Sc.(Hons), Biotechnology

  1997 — 2001

• BIM-Bharathidasan University

  MBA, Marketing

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Strategy
• Client Relationship
• Marketing Research
• Business
• Cloud Computing
• Team Management
• Business Transformation
• Project Portfolio Management
• Business Intelligence
• Business Insights
• Pre-Sales
• Management Consulting
• Forecasting
• Retail
• Business Analytics
• Outsourcing
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Business Advisory Services
• Process Improvement
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Program Management
• Engagement Management
• Governance
• Secondary Research
• Business Process Improvement
• Training
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Analytics
• Business Consulting
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Management
• Business Development
• Knowledge Management
• Consulting