Nikhil Deshpande

About Nikhil Deshpande

Technology Delivery Leader | 24+ Years of Expertise in AI/ML Data Operations, Geospatial Intelligence & maps; Global Digital Transformation.My career covers the intersection of AI/ML data ecosystems, 3D / HD mapping, ADAS perception pipelines, 3D geospatial intelligence, and global delivery governance. I have led distributed organizations of 500+ professionals, managing multi-million-dollar portfolios while building high-performance teams across engineering, production, quality, automation, and sourcing functions.As Director at Cognizant, I led global AI/ML-enabled map and geo-intelligence delivery programs supporting next-generation digital platforms. My work has included human-in-the-loop validation systems, perception data workflows, automation-led transformation, and AI feedback loop integration aligned with global engineering roadmaps.Prior to that, at TomTom, I led regional sourcing strategy for South Asia & the Middle East, strengthening partner ecosystems, governance frameworks, and product-aligned delivery models.My earlier tenure at Rolta spanned 15+ years across India and the UAE, delivering enterprise GIS programs, 3D city models, national mapping initiatives, defense geospatial systems, and smart infrastructure solutions.An Architect by qualification (B.Arch), I bring technical grounding in 3D modeling, visualization, photogrammetry, and GIS platforms — enabling strong product thinking and spatial domain depth.Areas of Proficiency:• AI/ML Data Operations; Human-in-the-Loop Systems• Geospatial Platforms & maps; Location Intelligence• ADAS - HD Maps• Global Delivery Governance (500+ teams)• Digital Transformation & Automation• P&L Ownership; Operational Excellence• Pre-Sales, Solutioning; Large Deal Enablement• Capability Building; Leadership Domain Experience:• Navigation; Location-Based Services (LBS)• Country-scale Mapping; Cartography Programs• Land & Asset Management Systems• Transportation; Infrastructure GIS• Smart Cities; eGovernance Platforms• 3D City Modeling; Digital Twins• Airports Mapping Database (AMDB) & eTOD• Defense & strategic Geospatial Systems

Experience

1. Delivery Head - Bps

   Tech Mahindra

   Mar 2026 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• Loyola High School & Junior College Pune

  H.S.C, Junior College

  1990 — 1992

• M.M.College of Architecture

  B. Arch, Architecture

  1992 — 1997

• Edit Institute

  Diploma in Computer Aided 3D Modeling and Animation, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

• Pentasoft Technologies Ltd., Pune, India

  Diploma in MAP GIS, Geographic Information Science and Cartography

• C-DAC

  Advanced Techniques in Geographic Information Systems, Geographic Information Science and Cartography

Skills

• Business Development
• 3d
• Gis
• Spatial Databases
• Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
• Erdas Imagine
• Arcgis Server
• Geomatics
• Technical Support
• Autocad
• Photogrammetry
• Oracle
• Esri
• Technical Writing
• Microstation
• Remote Sensing
• Unix
• Coordination of Projects
• 3d Modeling
• Project Coordination
• Arcgis
• Architecture
• Arcview
• Global Positioning System (Gps)
• Training and Leadership
• Architectures
• Testing
• Gps