Tushar Sankhe

About Tushar Sankhe

Global Digital Technology Leader using Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Automation, Emerging Products and Technologies. Passionate adopter of new ideas. Results Oriented Thought Leader with a passion for Customer and Business success. Proven track record in creating innovative and digital transformation solutions with state-of-the-art Enterprise Technology. Proficient in working with Business Stakeholders as well as Suppliers and Partners.Deep Experience in implementing E2E product suites and platform solutions for Consumer (CPG and Retail), Healthcare, BFSI, Manufacturing (incl. Automotive), Engineering, Telecom, and HiTech Industry Verticals.Rich exposure to Strategic Roadmaps and Systematic Innovation. Proficient in creating new IP for Trademark, Copyright and Patent protection. Owned 2 patents, registered several trademarks & also helped in branding of global platforms to differentiate vs competition.Delivered Product,Platform, Data Analytics and AI Integrations/Solutions in the Cloud for Top Fortune 500 companies.Growth Leader and Mentor to a team of Solution & Technical Architects, DevSecOps Engineers with overall responsibility for delivering highly scalable & highly reliable solutions. Led the transition of these products in to the mission-critical production ready cloud environments. Experienced in handling RFP/pre-sales/Solutioning/SOW, IT vendors & project transitions.Instrumental in leveraging Customer relationships and establishing new partnerships including startups. Focussed on enabling business efficiency, digital transformation, cost savings & higher revenues.Established Analytics, AI & Automation Competency & Innovation Labs (COEs) at multiple locations with Strategic Vision, Roadmap and program goals covering various teams focused on agile delivery. Hired, managed mentored and upskilled key talent to meet business goals & objectives.Deep Knowledge of Product Strategy, go-to-market considerations, IT Service Management including change Management processes. Certified ITIL v3, UK - Foundation Level {as per norms of OGC, APMG, UK}. Active participation in core teams for active governance, compliance, security, risk and regulatory assessments based on current standardsPassionate about #genai $agenticai #advancedanalytics #democratizeai,#datascience and #innovation through collaboration and COE

Experience

1. Head of Research and Architecture (Makers Lab)

   Tech Mahindra

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Leading Research and Innovation on AI & Emerging Technologies @Makers Lab- Head of Architecture Practice

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Chemical Engineering

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Saas
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Problem Solving
• Cloud Computing
• R&D
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Program Management
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Web Applications
• Product Development
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Itil
• Solution Architecture
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Vendor Management
• Data Center
• Strategy
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cloud Applications
• Scrum
• Disaster Recovery
• Process Improvement
• Remote Infrastructure Management
• Cloud Storage
• IT Strategy
• Agile Methodologies
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Project Management
• Web Services
• Document Management
• IT Service Management
• Databases
• Architecture
• Business Continuity