Venkat Kopparapu

About Venkat Kopparapu

Over 20+ years, I have led North America growth charters across Communications, Media, Information Services, and Education — closing $250M+ in multi-tower contracts and influencing $1B+ in strategic pipeline.My expertise sits at the intersection of:• AI & GenAI-led transformation• Industry GTM commercialization• Multi-tower deal structuring (Cloud, Data, Applications, BPS, Contact Center)• Vertical P&L scaling and new logo acquisitionAt TCS, I helped commercialize AI-first modernization narratives and contributed to the evolution of GBS.ai by translating real-world client AI challenges into scalable, monetizable industry solutions. I also helped scale the Education Business Unit, adding 25+ institutional clients and shaping the University 4.0 transformation framework.Previously, I managed $20M+ P & Ls, built new $15M portfolios, and grew enterprise accounts 8x through executive relationship management and outcome-driven transformation.I thrive where industry depth meets AI disruption — converting strategy into revenue and innovation into growth. Based in Greater Austin, TX🤝 Open to strategic growth, AI transformation, board advisory, and industry leadership conversations

Experience

1. Regional Industry Lead - Cmi (North America)

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Apr 2025 — Present · US

   Own North America growth charter across Communications, Media & Information clients driving AI-first modernization strategies.• Influence $1B+ multi-year pipeline across CMI accounts• Commercialize AI-led modernization narratives across AdTech, MarTech, Contact Center and enterprise operations• Architect GenAI-enabled GTM playbooks integrating automation and industry workflows• Lead multi-tower pursuits across Cloud, Applications, BPS, Data & AI• Align global practices with North America market demand to accelerate win velocity

Education

• P.N.C & K.R. College

  Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

  1993 — 1996

• Acharya Nagarjuna University

  Master in Computer Applications, Computer Science

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Agile Methodologies
• Ms Project
• Management
• Agile Project Management
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Team Management
• Consulting
• Sdlc
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• People Skills
• Program Management
• Outsourcing
• IT Service Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Development
• Team Leadership
• Vendor Management
• IT Strategy
• Eai
• Operations Management
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Software Project Management
• Itil
• Strategic Planning
• Six Sigma
• Tibco
• Business Process
• Integration