Prashant Kamble

About Prashant Kamble

I recently published my first book, Daddy, Daddy… Look! A Cow: An Engineering Mind\'s Guide to Reclaiming a Life That Matters — now live on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0eRaqOJY\"I am a strategic leader with 25+ years of experience shaping the future of AI and platform innovation.Driving AI Transformation: At MSCI, I serve as a core member helping set up the AI Center of Excellence (COE). Working directly with the C-level team, I helped build the AI-first Target Operating Model to integrate GenAI into the core of our business strategy.Building Culture in Pune: As Center Head, I lead our Pune operations with a focus on creating an inclusive, innovation-first environment. I believe that a strong team culture is the ultimate force multiplier for technical excellence.Microsoft Legacy (20 Years): Previously spearheaded Technical Program Management and Product Management for growth, analytics, and global content strategy, driving significant DAU expansion. Core Expertise: AI Transformation • AI COE Setup • Product Strategy • Inclusive Design • Leadership & Culture • TPM.

Experience

1. Director - Ai and Data Team - Center Head for Pune

   MSCI Inc.

   Jun 2024 — Present

   AI Center of Excellence (COE): Core member responsible for setting up the global AI COE, collaborating with the C-suite to align AI strategy with long-term business goals.AI-First Target Operating Model: Authored and implemented the enterprise-wide Target Operating Model to drive AI Transformation, focusing on data platform modernization and GenAI integration to reduce operational costs.Agentic AI Strategy: Leading the deployment of autonomous agents and MCP-based multi-agent systems to enhance data connectivity and predictive analytics for investment decision-making.Executive Leadership: Directing a global team of VPs and Executive Directors to deliver high-impact AI/ML solutions.Site Leadership & Culture: Serving as Head of the Pune Office, cultivating a world-class talent hub. I focus on fostering an inclusive culture that empowers teams to deliver compliant, impactful financial services innovation.

Education

• Amravati University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics And Power

• New England College

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategic Leadership

• Spidernet Software Solutions Private Limited

  Post Graduate Diploma, Computer Science

Skills

• Software Project Management
• Resource Management
• Sdlc
• Program Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Agile Methodologies
• Agile Project Management
• Scrum
• Global Delivery
• Pre-Sales
• Project Governance
• Solution Architecture
• Business Intelligence
• Release Management
• Vendor Management
• Web Services
• Software Development
• Cloud Computing
• Requirements Gathering
• Testing
• Soa
• Project Delivery
• Project Management
• Sharepoint
• IT Strategy
• Business Analysis
• Project Portfolio Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)