Mahendra Patil
Director – HR Digital Transformation | Generative AI Leader | Innovation Strategist
- Role
- Director HR Digital Transformation Generative Ai Leader Innovation Strategist at Johnson & Johnson
- Location
- Princeton, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mahendra Patil
Visionary Technology Leader | AI,GenAI & Automation Strategist | Enterprise Digital Transformation Expert With over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions across diverse industries, I have a proven track record of driving innovation, optimizing business processes, and delivering measurable value.A results-driven leader, I have collaborated with globally renowned organizations such as J&J, IBM, Deloitte, TCS, and Siemens, delivering transformative digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth. My expertise lies in navigating complex technological landscapes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and enabling strategic decision-making at all levels of management. With a strong consulting background at IBM and Deloitte, I bring deep analytical acumen and data-driven insights to drive impactful change and organizational transformation.At J&J Technology Services, I have successfully designed, built, and executed industry-leading Intelligent Automation and Generative AI strategies, aligning cutting-edge technologies with core business objectives. A key milestone includes the development of a modularized Generative AI and Intelligent Automation platform, enabling advanced AI/ML and cognitive capabilities, which resulted in a $10MM YoY value impact.As a highly dependable leader and a catalyst for change, I excel at managing and coordinating multiple high-impact projects within dynamic, fast-paced environments. My ability to align technology with business strategy, drive enterprise system integration, and lead digital transformation initiatives has been instrumental in fostering long-term business success.Key Specialties & Expertise: Modularized Generative AI, MLOps, and AIOps Framework Development Scaling Generative AI for Enterprise-Wide Employee Experience Intelligent Automation & Hyperautomation Leadership ROI Optimization from Emerging Technologies & Innovations Technology Architecture & Strategy for Multi-Year SAP Implementations Enterprise System Integration & Centralized Data Hub Development Change Management & Organizational Transformation AI-Driven Strategy Development & Deployment Deep Expertise Across Multiple Technology DomainsWith a relentless drive for excellence, I am committed to shaping the future of AI, automation, and enterprise digital transformation, creating sustainable business impact and unlocking new growth opportunities.
Experience
Director HR Digital Transformation Generative Ai Leader Innovation Strategist
Jun 2021 — Present · New Brunswick, NJ, US
Driving Digital Transformation & Innovation: Spearheading initiatives to generate $25MM+ in value through GenAI, IA, AR/VR and emerging digital technologies Conversational AI & GenAI Enablement: Architecting and deploying Conversational AI powered by Generative AI, implementing RAG models, and establishing the J&J Enterprise Generative AI platform to enable intelligent, human-like interactions. Agentic AI for Employee Empowerment: Enabling Agentic AI capabilities, allowing employees to seamlessly retrieve information and perform transactions with minimal friction, enhancing productivity and self-service capabilities. Shift-Left Strategy Execution: Implementing a proactive support approach, leveraging GenAI to resolve issues proactively, and enhancing employee experience. HR Digital Ecosystem & Product Engineering: Leading the digital transformation of HR ecosystems including Workday, ERP, and LMS Strategic Digital Product Roadmap: Identifying fit-for-purpose digital products, defining a strategic digital product roadmap Intelligent Automation Strategy for HR Solutions: Developing a comprehensive Intelligent Automation strategy for Global HR Business Solutions, driving digital efficiency across HR functions. Enterprise Automation Framework Deployment: Designing and implementing an IA framework encompassing RPA, OCR, AI/ML, and cognitive capabilities to streamline HR processes Workforce Upskilling & Citizen Development: Equipping cross-functional teams and automation squads with low-code/no-code capabilities, fostering an agile, self-sufficient workforce to drive innovation. AI-Powered HR Business Transformation: Enabling IA solutions across key HR business functions such as TA,TR, ER,and Learning Management to enhance efficiency and experience. Multi-Year IA Roadmap & Touchless HR Experience: Architecting a multi-year Intelligent Automation roadmap, ensuring a touchless, seamless HR experience through advanced automation capabilities.
Education
North Maharashtra University
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
1990 — 1996
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