Saydulu Kolasani

About Saydulu Kolasani

As a global digital and technology executive, I lead AI-powered enterprise transformations, turning fragmented legacy environments into unified, intelligent, and scalable ecosystems that drive growth, efficiency, and performance.I partner with CEOs, Boards, and business leaders to shape and execute technology strategies aligned with business priorities, modernizing core platforms, products, and operations, and embedding AI and automation to deliver measurable results.Over 25+ years, I\'ve progressed from writing my first lines of code at IBM to serving as CITO, leading large-scale initiatives to build and commercialize next-generation platforms, enable new business models, and drive market expansion and M&A integration. I apply the SMART (Simplify, Modernize, Augment, Redefine, Transform) framework to design and scale resilient, future-ready organizations for IPO, strategic exit, or their next phase of growth.I reposition IT from a cost center into a strategic business unit, revenue engine, and innovation hub by building product-centric organizations aligned with business and customer outcomes, establishing operating frameworks, driving accountability and continuous improvement, while using technology as a differentiator.Core Capabilities• Platform Modernization: Legacy monolithic → secure, cloud-native, AI-enabled digital and SaaS platforms using MACH (Microservices, APIs, Cloud-native, Headless) architecture• Data, AI & Decision Intelligence: Fragmented data → unified Data Fabric, CDP, and ML/GenAI/Agentic AI enabling real-time commerce, enterprise analytics, Customer 360, predictive insights, and decision-making• Enterprise Applications & Business Transformation: Legacy ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce) and enterprise systems (PLM, WMS, TMS, HCM) → modern cloud platforms with process reengineering & automation using AI, RPA, and digital twins• Customer Experience & Personalization: Fragmented customer journeys → seamless, AI-driven self-service, real-time personalization, dynamic pricing, CPQ, subscriptions, & omnichannel engagement• Operating Model & Eng. Excellence: Siloed, project-based teams → product-led, cross-functional orgs leveraging Agile, DevSecOps, embedding AI across product and SDLCAt AXS, I lead the transformation of global ticketing and event platforms across B2C and B2B, including primary and secondary marketplaces and venue access, supporting 160M+ guests annually across events and 300+ venues, while preparing for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, enhancing scalability, performance, and fan engagement.

Experience

1. SVP, Chief Digital and Technology Officer

   AXS

   Jan 2024 — Present

   As a transformational technology and digital leader at AXS, I play a pivotal role in modernizing the global ticketing and live entertainment ecosystem, supporting 160M+ guests annually across events and 300+ venues. I lead the transformation of the B2C ticketing platform (Demand) and B2B eventing platform (Supply) for primary and secondary ticketing, including resale, wristband, and venue access control, into scalable, cloud-native, AI-enabled digital platforms, enhancing personalization, dynamic pricing, and seamless omnichannel engagement for fans, venues, clients, and partners.Partnering with business and product leadership, I drive digital platform modernization, data and AI enablement, and customer experience innovation to improve conversion, engagement, revenue optimization, and platform resilience. My work enables AXS to deliver differentiated fan experiences, strengthen partnerships with leading sports franchises and global entertainment brands through a scalable platform ecosystem and integrations, and support large-scale, high-demand events with high performance, reliability, and security under peak demand conditions, including preparing the platform for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, supporting 1,300+ events across 49 venues and approximately 14M fans.I lead a global technology organization of 300+, embedding AI across product design, development, and the SDLC to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and reduce time-to-market and total cost of ownership (TCO).

Education

• Acharya Nagarjuna University

  Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

• Acharya Nagarjuna University

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Computer Science