Ravi S. Chaudhary

About Ravi S. Chaudhary

As VP of Intelligent Automation and AI Strategy at Watts Water Technologies, I lead global AI and intelligent automation strategies, driving transformative initiatives with over three years of experience in AI and emerging technologies. My focus includes machine learning, generative AI, natural language processing, computer vision, and Agentic AI to enhance workflows, decision-making, and business outcomes across global operations. Working closely with global leadership, I prioritize AI-driven initiatives, orchestrate enterprise-wide automation strategies, and uphold ethical governance in alignment with corporate objectives. My mission is to architect scalable AI frameworks that enable organizational growth and operational excellence, while fostering innovation and driving sustainable transformation.

Experience

1. VP - Intelligent Automation Ai Strategy

   Watts Water Technologies

   Jan 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Lead the global AI and intelligent Automation strategy as a key member of the executive leadership team, aligning emerging technologies—including machine learning (ML), Generative AI (Gen AI), conversational AI (Chatbots with AI Agents), Large Language Models to deliver business transformation goals, globally.* Collaborate closely with Global Leadership to prioritize AI initiatives, align automation with strategic goals, and enforce ethical governance standards and AI Framework.* Architect and scale enterprise AI capabilities by deploying solutions such as NLP, Computer Vision, Gen AI Chatbots, and AI Agents to automate complex workflows, enhance decision-making, and drive automation across operations, finance, and customer service.* Champion AI training and enablement programs to upskill business stakeholders, drive adoption, and embed AI capabilities.* Deployed transformational AI Use cases including predictive analytics (anomaly detection), intelligent invoice/sales order processing (OCR + NLP), Gen AI-powered Agents, and Chatbots, generating impactful business value and savings* Built and lead a global AI Center of Excellence, managing a high-performing team of 15 AI Developers and Engineers responsible for designing, deploying, and governing scalable, production-ready AI solutions across business units.* Present AI strategy update to the Board of Directors, translating technical innovation into operational insights that influence strategic decision-making and long-term value creation.

Education

• Harvard Business School

  Certification, Executive Leasership

  2009 — 2009

• Boston College

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Finance

  1988 — 1990

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Auditing

  1984 — 1988

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Financial Reporting
• Corporate Governance
• Auditing
• Process Control
• Managerial Finance
• Business Process
• Internal Audit
• Management
• Internal Controls
• Operational Risk Management
• Finance
• Risk Assessment
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Sox Compliancy