Ambuj K.

About Ambuj K.

Accomplished CXO with 25+ years of proven success steering technology, strategy, and business growth for Fortune 500 enterprises. As CTO, CDO, Board Member, and recognized Data Evangelist, I have orchestrated large-scale Data, AI, and digital initiatives, shaped C-suite strategy, managed global P & Ls, and led high-performing teams to drive sustained growth and operational excellence.Board certified by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, I uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, ethical stewardship, and strategic accountability. My leadership spans the US, EU, Middle East, and India—empowering organizations with cloud and AI modernization, IP and platform development, and 3x–4x business growth and $ multi-million value creation.With deep expertise in product and cloud-native engineering, GenAI, Data & AI platforms, ERPs, and full-stack technologies, I I foster environments where teams thrive on exploring the art of the possible and transforming legacy architectures. My approach to productization combines customer intimacy, agile delivery, and scalable operating models, enabling business units to maximize speed-to-value with modern digital platforms. I am driven by a passion for incubating, developing, and industrializing industry-leading platforms and IPs that deliver high business impact, thriving at the convergence of technology leadership and corporate strategy.A PhD in deep learning for healthcare innovation—culminating in my patented “NeuroTumorXpert” hybrid model—underscores my commitment to research-driven impact. My work includes 7 published international journals. As an industry thought leader and patents holder, regularly contribute frameworks, white papers, and keynotes shaping the discourse on AI and digital transformation.As CTO at Element Technologies, I lead strategy, growth, innovation, and delivery—driving 3x business growth and a 4x valuation increase, transforming the company into a next-generation Data, Digital, and AI Engineering leader. Earlier, as CTO at Cygnet, I established a global product engineering arm in FinTech & TaxTech, delivering 2x growth, 30+ clients, and winning major awards for innovation and IP.At Genpact as VP & Global Head of Data & AI Advisory, I shaped enterprise transformation strategies for Fortune 500 firms. At Birlasoft, I built and scaled a 1,200-member Data & AI SBU, turning analytics into a pivotal asset. My leadership at PwC, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra enabled global scaling of P & Ls, teams, and CXO-level partnerships—transforming business through technology.

Experience

1. Ambassador - Gartner Analytics & Digital Peer Community

   Gartner

   Mar 2023 — Present

   Engage in global initiatives through Gartner’s Analytics & Digital Peer Community, where I collaborate with peers to explore trends in Generative AI, Responsible AI, and data monetization. My commitment lies in enabling enterprises to harness cutting-edge technologies for informed decision-making and sustained competitive advantage.As a Gartner Ambassador for Gartner peer community network, i will be participating, facilitating group discussions, knowledge sharing, polls on various topics on Data, Digital & AI. Collaborating in building inclusive & learning environment for my Global peer community to design, build & scale Data & AI led transformation & modernization. Also help forum to understand the new trends, define use case in Generative AI, responsible AI, Data monetization and writing white papers.

Education

• Punjabi University

  M.Tech (I.T), Information System

  2001 — 2003

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  PG in Strategy Management for Leaderahip, Strategy Management

  2020 — 2021

• Harvard Business School

  Global Business Leadership, International Business

  2007 — 2008

• Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

  Independent Director, Board of directors

• MBA

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, IT & Marketing

  1998 — 2000

• Chitkara University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Artificial Intelligence

  2022 — 2025