Basavaraj Kuratti
AI & Finance Transformation | Enterprise GenAI Strategy, ML, Digital Operations | Cisco
- Role
- Leader - Business Operations at Cisco
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Basavaraj Kuratti
I am a senior AI and Finance Transformation leader with 17+ years of experience modernizing finance and operations through enterprise-scale AI, GenAI, and intelligent automation.Currently at Cisco, I lead AI strategy and execution for global finance functions, partnering with finance and technology leadership to identify, design, and deploy high-impact AI solutions. My work focuses on transforming how finance organizations operate, improving decision making, scalability, and efficiency through GenAI, ML, and advanced analytics.Core strengths:• AI & GenAI strategy for enterprise finance• Finance transformation & digital operating models• AI product and platform leadership• Large scale process re-engineering• Executive stakeholder engagement• Building and leading high-performing teamsParticularly passionate about building responsible, scalable AI solutions that create measurable business value in finance and operations.
Experience
Leader - Business Operations
May 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Lead the design and delivery of enterprise AI/ML solutions across finance operations, reporting, and decision support.• Partner with finance leaders and technology teams to identify high-impact transformation opportunities.• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams spanning AI, analytics, and finance transformation.• Drive end-to-end AI initiatives from use-case prioritization and business case development to production deployment and adoption.• Champion responsible AI practices and scalable architecture across finance platforms.• Certified GenAI professional (Microsoft, IBM).
Education
PES Institute Of Technology, Bangalore
MBA, Finance
2006 — 2008
Karnatak University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Sql
- Data Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Business Intelligence
- Business Analysis
- Vendor Management
- Databases
- Oracle Sql
- Process Improvement
- Requirements Analysis
- Analytical Skills
- Vba
- Management
- Financial Reporting
- Analysis
- Sdlc
- Analytics
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