Pankaj Sharma

About Pankaj Sharma

I lead Digital Labs at Tech Mahindra where we design and operationalize next-generation enterprise platforms across AI, Vision AI, Edge computing, and Chip-to-Cloud systems.With over three decades of experience building large-scale digital systems, my focus today is on translating advanced technologies into deployable enterprise platforms and innovation assets.I have authored and led the development of multiple flagship technology frameworks and IP platforms including: Veda – an enterprise AI platform enabling knowledge orchestration, intelligent automation and AI-driven enterprise workflows CVALL – a modular computer vision framework designed to accelerate deployment of Vision AI solutions across industrial and operational environments Vetturino & eNetra — award-winning innovations in connected vehicle telematics and energy monitoring, designed to enable scalable IoT deployments across industries.My work focuses on building production-grade AI systems rather than prototypes, combining: Generative and Vision AI Edge and Embedded Intelligence Cloud-native AI Platforms Autonomous Systems and Robotics Industrial IoT and Connected DevicesWithin Tech Mahindra, I work closely with CXOs, product teams and innovation groups to: Identify high-impact AI opportunities Architect scalable AI platforms and reference architectures Convert lab innovations into deployable enterprise assets Enable new revenue streams through innovation IP

Experience

1. AVP, Head Digital Labs

   Tech Mahindra

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Leading Digital Labs, responsible for translating advanced research and innovation assets into deployable enterprise platforms and AI-driven solutions across industries. Key focus areas include Enterprise AI, Vision AI, Edge computing, and Chip-to-Cloud architectures.Highlights: Architect and author enterprise AI platforms including Veda and CVALL, enabling rapid deployment of AI and Vision AI solutions in industrial and enterprise environments Drive development of production-grade AI systems integrating Generative AI, computer vision, edge intelligence and cloud-native architectures Convert innovation assets from Tech Mahindra’s R&D ecosystem into solution accelerators and commercial offerings Work closely with CXOs and industry leaders to identify high-impact AI transformation opportunities Enable new business pipelines through innovation-led solution frameworks and IP commercialization

Education

• University of Mumbai

  BE, Electronics, Microprocessors

  1985 — 1990

• Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok

  MBA, MIS

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Project Management
• Javascript
• Team Management
• Business/Financial Planning
• Business Development
• Xml
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Saas
• Software Project Management
• Asp.net Mvc
• Crm
• C#
• .net
• Client Relationships
• Start-Ups
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Agile Methodologies
• Agile Project Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Negotiation
• Project Planning
• Software Development
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Program Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Due Diligence & Negotiations
• Business Process
• Vendor Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Sql
• Asp.net
• IT Service Management
• Due Diligence
• Integration
• Erp
• Business Intelligence