Keshav Karn

About Keshav Karn

EXECUTIVE AI STRATEGIST | GCC ARCHITECT | INNOVATORIn an era where AI is moving from \"pilot to production,\" I do not just manage technology; I orchestrate the transformation of cost centers into strategic value engines. I bridge the gap between Agentic AI innovation and Enterprise Risk Governance, ensuring organizations scale autonomous systems without compromising security or P&L health.As a Director-level leader and Founder with 21+ years of global experience (IBM, Kyndryl, PwC), I specialize in Operating Model Redesign and Operational Resilience. I have built and scaled engineering organizations from 10 to 250+ professionals across India, NA, and EMEA, translating complex technical capabilities into measurable business outcomes.THE VALUE I DELIVER (PROOF OF WORK):• Strategic AI Leadership: Inventor of a sensor-validated distributed digital attribution platform (Patent Pending), solving critical challenges in generative AI trust and data sovereignty.• Financial Stewardship (FinOps): Delivered $8M+ in recurring savings and 40–50% cost optimization for enterprise cloud portfolios by integrating financial accountability into engineering culture.• Operational Resilience: Achieved a 60% reduction in critical incidents via AIOps and automated remediation, stabilizing mission-critical environments for banking and healthcare clients.• GCC Transformation: Evolved Global Capability Centers (GCCs) from execution units into high-value Centers of Excellence (CoEs), driving $30M+ in transformation value.CORE COMPETENCIES: AI & Automation: Agentic AI, Generative AI Strategy (LLMs, Gemini API), AIOps, Predictive Analytics. Enterprise Transformation: Global Process Ownership (GPO), Vendor Displacement, IT Operating Model Design. Risk & Governance: AI Governance (FATE), Zero-Trust IAM, Regulatory Compliance (NIST, SOC2). Value Realization: Capacity Planning, ROI Modeling, Cloud Economics.I am currently architecting the next generation of Product-Led Digital Platforms as a Founder, while advising enterprises on navigating the \"Continuum of Computing.\"Let’s connect to discuss AI Governance, GCC Scaling, or Digital Transformation. k••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Senior Manager

   PwC Acceleration Center India

   Sep 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• DAV Jamadoba Dhanbad

  Science Intermediate

• 10, De nobili school

  Matriculation

  1993 — 1994

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

  Postgraduate Degree, Project Management

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education

  Masters, Information Technology

  1999 — 2002

• Anugrah Narayan College

  Bachelor; D.A, Science

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Software Project Management
• System Deployment
• Itil
• Business Intelligence
• Pmo
• Virtualization
• Pmp
• IT Outsourcing
• Iso 20000
• Service Delivery
• Global Delivery
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Pre-Sales
• Infrastructure
• Project Delivery
• Requirements Analysis
• Integration
• Storage
• Consulting
• Telecommunications
• Cobit
• Requirements Gathering
• Business Process
• IT Management
• Management
• Incident Management
• Offshoring
• IT Strategy
• Resource Management
• Sla
• Itil Certified
• Data Center
• Disaster Recovery
• IT Operations
• Vmware
• Vendor Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• Transition Management
• Business Process Improvement