Dr Dinesh Chandrasekar LinkedIn Profile May 2020

1. Hyderabad, Telangana, India
linkedin.com/in/dineshchandrasekar
dinwin@hotmail.com / dinwin@gmail.com +91 9885395132
Summary
Dr. Dinesh Chandrasekar has over 22+ years of progressive technology & consulting experience in Enterprise Applications,
Advanced Analytics & Digital Technology platforms that encompass Cloud, AI, IoT & Intelligent Automations.
In his current role, Dinesh spearheads the Digital Innovation, Solutions & Consulting (DISC) group in the capacity of Chief
Innovation Officer CINO for Pactera EDGE. In his earlier stint with Hitachi consulting, GE & Citigroup he was instrumental
in building CRM,BI,MDM,Cloud & Innovation practice. In his professional journey, Dinesh spearheaded the delivery of over
100+ medium to large scale projects & solutions implementations across the globe (APAC, China, EMEA & US). He also has
the penchant for innovation & instrumental in building over 50+ innovative Solution Accelerators.
A Digital Solutions leader & enterprise digital strategy evangelist with a deep expertise driving transformation initiatives
that helps businesses to revolutionize their offerings, create new experience, & gain a competitive advantage with
improved solution velocity.
In short, Dinesh is a Proven, entrepreneurial-minded solution leader who believes in creativity and Innovation has the
game changers. His diversified experience with global technologically leaders: Citigroup, GE, Hitachi & Pactera enabled
him to gain expertise in all facets of consulting, presales, delivery & Innovation.
On the social front, Dinesh is the author of 3 Books, Co-Producer of a Social Impact Movie “Mitti” on Farmer suicides &
mentors start-up companies in Social & Tech space.
Highlights:
# Extensive Consulting experience in BFSI, CPG, Tech & Automotive verticals.
# Black Belt in Innovation from Delphi® Institute & Radical Innovation program Certification from MIT®
# Conferred Ph.D. Doctorate (honoris causa) by UoS Foundation.
# Author of 3 books, Thought Leader & Speaker in national & International forums
# Design Thinker, Innovation Catalyst & Traveled over 20+ countries.
# Social Champion: Empowering Farmers, Weavers & Social Entrepreneurs
# To know more about 22+years of Professional Journey read this article (link below)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/22-years-work-anniversary-my-gratitude-note-/
Experience
Chief Innovation Officer CINO | Head of Digital Innovations,Solutions &
Consulting (DISC) Pactera EDGE Nov 2019 - Present
* In the capacity of Chief Innovation Officer, Dinesh heads the Digital Innovation, Solutions & Consulting (DISC)
division @ Pactera EDGE, a subsidiary of HNA Group - a Fortune 200 company - www.hnagroup.com
* Dinesh is also part of the Pactera EDGE Leadership team. The EDGE division engineers the next generation
Platform Innovations, Digital & AI First Solutions The mission of our group is to build cutting-edge solutions for
our customers leveraging Cloud, Data & Apps Modernisation, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence/ML,
DevOps, Blockchain, Intelligent Automation & RPA technologies. In short " Engineering the Modern Enterprise"
to Run Faster & Run Better.
* Dinesh also leads the Marketing Office & Sales enablement functions for Pactera BGUS business group.
Vice President, Head of Digital Solutions & Marketing Office
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Dr. Dinesh Chandrasekar Chief Innovation Officer CINO| Head of Digital Innovations,Solutions & consulting (DISC) |
Black Belt in Innovation Mastery

2. Pactera EDGE
Nov 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year)
* Dinesh is part of the leadership team of Digital Innovation & Solutions Group @ Pactera Technology
International Ltd, owned by the HNA Group, a Fortune 200 company - www.hnagroup.com
* Dinesh is also part of the Pactera EDGE Leadership team. The EDGE division engineers the next generation
Digital-AI Solutions & Platform Innovations . The mission of our group is to engineer/build cutting-edge digital
solutions for our customers leveraging Cloud , Data & Application Modernisation technologies, Internet of
Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence/ML, DevOps,Block-Chain and Intelligent Automation & RPA. In short we call
this " Engineering the Modern Enterprise" to Run Faster & Run Better.
* Dinesh also leads the Marketing Office & Sales enablement functions for Pactera BGUS business group.
Vice President , Head of Solution Engineering & Platform Innovation
Pactera EDGE
Mar 2018 - Oct 2018 (8 months)
* Head of Solution Engineering & Platform Innovation Group@ Pactera Technology International Ltd
* We are building our next generation Solution Engineering & Platform Innovation Group @ Pactera
Technologies India Pvt Ltd. The mission of our group is to engineer/build cutting-edge digital solutions for our
customers with Cloud Computing, Data Analytics Platform, Soware Modernisation, Internet of Things (IoT),
Artificial Intelligence enabled Globalisation, DevOps, RPA, Block-Chain and Platform Innovations. Our mission
is simple "We build Solutions & Platforms that would solve our Customer's Real world problem and help them
to ride the Digital wave".
*Pactera Technology International Ltd*, is a trusted consulting and technology services partner with proven
global capabilities & over 30,000 employees worldwide committed to delivering Digital-themed consulting,
Product & Digital Platform Engineering Services, IT implementations and Operations services to our global
customers. Pactera creates business value for Fortune 2000 companies by accelerating business innovation,
enabling new growth, improving operational efficiency and transforming the user experience. Since 1995,
Pactera has delivered world-class Business / IT consulting, solutions, and outsourcing services to a wide
range of Fortune 500 clients spanning multiple industries including the Financial Services, Technology,
Telecommunications, Travel and Transportation, Energy, Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Retail & Distribution
sectors.
Our Global headquarters are strategically located in China, with regional headquarters in North America, Asia
Pacific, India and Europe
Director, Global Solutions & Innovation (GSI)
Hitachi Vantara
Apr 2016 - Mar 2018 (2 years)
* Hitachi Consulting's Global Solutions and Innovation (GSI) Group is responsible for identifying, defining, and
developing Digital solutions that combine the latest technology innovation with new operational principles to
transform our clients’ business.
* In this new role, Dinesh is part of the GSI group which leads the design,development & marketing of Digital
solutions in the HCC’s four pillar strategy : Mobile ,Cloud,Internet of Things (IoT) & Artificial Intelligence
(Automation)
* The GSI group works closely with solution and innovation counterparts in each geography,and also with
group companies across Hitachi Ltd.
* As lead member of the GSI , Dinesh is also responsible for the Digital Customer Experience (DCX) portfolio of
solutions.
* Dinesh also Successfully established Global Solution Marketing Group in India to support our Global
marketing campaigns and operations.
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3. Director, Innovation CoE Lead
Hitachi Vantara
Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 (1 year)
- Spearhead Innovation and creation of Enterprise Accelerators, Automation Tools and Solutions.
- Innovation catalyst for the service offerings in Oracle,SAP,BI,Testing, Knowledge Hub & Platform Technologies
( MSFT and Java)
- Create Innovative Solution offerings in Emerging technologies such as Digital SMAC, IoT & Big Data
technologies.
- Spearheaded the development of 40 + Accelerators and Automation Tools & Solutions across multiple
technology service offerings.
- Delphi® Innovation Black Belt Certified
Director,Digital CX/CRM Practice Head & Innovation Incubation Lead
Hitachi Vantara
Apr 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year)
- Responsible for the IP Development & Innovation across multiple technologies & industries.
- Leverage Hitachi Ltd.’s global Innovation technologies to develop new service offering for our global clients
- Collaborate with other Hitachi group companies in developing the Social Innovation service offerings
- Identify and mentor the innovators across different technology & Industry streams
- Work closely with SMAC & Enterprise Solutions practice leaders in developing the new services offerings & IP
- Manage IP related Alliance relationship with major Product Vendors
- Spearhead Thought Leadership initiatives to exhibit our IPs & Innovations(Whitepapers, Presentations,
Knowledge Mgt)
- Branding & Marketing of our unique service offerings and IPs.
- Delivered over 60 projects in CRM,MDM & BI domains for large scale organizations to midsize companies
across the globe ( EMEA,APAC & US)
- Lead member of Hitachi Consulting's Practice Leadership Organization
Associate Director - CRM,BI & MDM Delivery & Practice Leader
Hitachi Vantara
Apr 2010 - Mar 2014 (4 years)
- Delivered over 60 projects in CRM,MDM & BI domains for large scale organizations to midsize companies
across the globe ( EMEA,APAC & US)
- Part of Hitachi Consulting's Practice Leadership Organization
- Global Presales and Solution Orchestration expertise to all CRM ,MDM & Cloud CX Applications.
- Delivery Support to all Large scale CRM and MDM programs
- Collaborate with Inter Competency teams to provide unique value propositions to our prospects and existing
customer.
- Develop Incubation centers for new technologies ( Cloud CX )
- Manage Oracle Alliance Relationship
- Thought Leadership (Whitepapers, Presentations, Knowledge Mgt)
- Incubation support to all Other Technology CRMs
Practice & Delivery Manager, CRM & MDM CoE
Hitachi Vantara
Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 (3 years)
Practice Leader CRM & MDM CoE
Responsible for Delivery and buiding competency on the following CRM & MDM technologies
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4. * Oracle Siebel CRM
* Oracle EBS CRM
* Oracle Customer Hub ( Siebel UCM )
* Oracle Customer Data Hub ( Oracle EBS CDI )
* CRM Business Intelligence and Analytics solution
* Fusion CRM Incubation
CRM & BI CoE Lead
Hitachi Vantara
Apr 2005 - Mar 2007 (2 years)
*Actively Involved in Competency building, Project Delivery, Oracle Alliance relationship
management,Presales, Account Mining, Business Development and Fusion CRM incubation development.
*Competency head of Siebel CoE and Leadmember of Enterprise Application group of Sierra Atlantic
CRM Technology Lead - GE Accounts
GE
Apr 2003 - Mar 2005 (2 years)
Part of GE Capital Siebel ITSMM Team which managed some of the prestigious GE Siebel Projects for the clients
such as
- GE Commercial Finance, US
- GE Vendor Finance Services, US
- GE Aircra, US
- GE European Equipment Finance, Europe
-Very Challenging and Fullfilling Experience during those period.
Project Lead - CRM & Middle ware Integrations
Citi
Apr 2001 - Mar 2003 (2 years)
Worked as a Analyst & Integration SME for the Following Citibank Implementations
-Citibank Siebel Barcelona CallCenter Implementation covering the following Countries: Multi Currency &
Country Rollouts
- Citibank UK Siebel Implementation
- Citibank Spain Siebel Implementation
- Citibank Portugal Siebel Implementation
- Citibank Greece Siebel Implementation
Worked closely with Multiple Vendor in the Integration Projects including
Nucleus Soware, Kale Consultants,Polaris SowareLabs, Byson Systems & Citibank India Technologies.
* Excellent Exposure to the world of CRM and Banking Technologies. Turning points in my career.
Project Officer - Research
University of Cambridge
Apr 1999 - Mar 2001 (2 years)
Research Analyst
- Multiple Market Research Projects in the field of Education and Consumer Research for Cambridge University
- Product Launch research & incubation of new promotions to support the launch
- Competitor Analysis and USP evaluation
Research Journalist - Chennai Industrial Monitor
The Indian Express
Apr 1998 - Mar 1999 (1 year)
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5. Started my career as a Journalist , working for Indian Express weekly supplementary newspaper -Chennai
industrial monitor.
Responsible for Articles from Small & Mid Scale Industrial units from different Industrial Estates across chennai
and chengalpattu.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Radical Innovation Program, Innovation and Disruptive Business Models
2015 - 2015
This program gives participants a chance to learn about the latest in the business world from MIT's renowned
faculty,Professor Sanjay Sarma, Dean of Digital Learning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Understand how to identify and evaluate new innovative products and businesses.
Review and understand different ways to create an innovation group and culture and run a targeted innovation
session within a company.
Formulate a corporate plan for invention and new product generation.
Approach the critical challenges in technology, product, sales, marketing, and financing a new innovative
venture.
Understand the supporting legal and IP requirements and how to set up an intellectual property strategy for
the company.
Incubate, refine, and grow a portfolio of innovative new businesses/products.
IBS Hyderabad
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology and Marketing
1999 - 2001
All India Rank Holder and Medal winner.
Educational Scholarship awarded for the exceptional Performance in the MBA Program
University of Madras
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management,
General
1995 - 1998
* College Rank Holder ( 1st Place all 3 years)
* Best Outgoing Student Award.
St. Josephs Anglo Indian Boys Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Intermediate /12th Std, Maths, Science
1992 - 1995
Student coordinator for National Social Service cadet group
Captain of Kabbadi Team
State rank holder in Tamil Language (10th Std/ SSLC Exam)
Licenses & Certifications
MIT Global Start Up & Entrepreneurship Workshop 2016 - MIT Professional Education
NA
Delphi® Innovation Black Belt - delphigroup.com
Delphi Group Innovation Master Class by Thomas Koulopoulos
Design Thinking for Innovation University of Virginia - Coursera Course Certificates
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6. YSF4S8EZMUWT
Up and Running with Adobe Creative Cloud - LinkedIn
NA
Getting Started in Graphic Design - LinkedIn
Innovation Master Class Program - Udemy
UC-UPS419A1
Design Thinking -Innovate in Style - Udemy
UC-F85RA30C
Product Management 101 - Udemy
UC-XQVM1GNY
SAP Product Portfolio - Complete Reference - Udemy
UC-C7AZIDNN
Oracle High Technology Industry Specialist - Oracle
Confidential
Oracle Oil & Gas Industry Specialist - Oracle
Confidential
Oracle Aerospace & Defense Industry Specialist. - Oracle
Confidential
Oracle Healthcare Industry Specialist. - Oracle
Confidential
Oracle Public Sector Specialist. - Oracle
Confidential
Oracle Automotive Industry Specialist - Oracle
Confidential
Oracle Consumer Goods Industry Specialist - Oracle
Confidential
Oracle Wholesale Distribution Industry Specialist - Oracle
Conidential
Oracle Industrial Manufacturing Industry Specialist - Oracle
Confidential
Oracle Professional Services Industry Specialist - Oracle
Confidential
Oracle Siebel CRM Certified Expert Professional - Oracle
Confidential
Oracle Fusion Customer Relationship Management 11g CRM Certified Implementation
Specialist - Oracle
Confidential
Kick Start Your Digital Strategy and Transformation Program - Udemy
UC-D0JMIN85
Customer Experience Blueprint Program - Udemy
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7. UC-G76JG1J3
Cloud Computing - CompTIA Cloud Essentials Certification - Udemy
UC-IIHNSWN8
Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development - Indian School of Labour Education
ADED 1/004
Diploma in Industrial Psychology - Indian School of Labour Education
4025
Diploma in Computer Applications - Loyola Institute of Business Administration
DG6DC28
Agile Principles: Understanding Agile at a Deeper Level by Chuck Cobb - Udemy
UC-EONP6O98
Meeting the Challenge of Digital Transformation - Lynda.com
B28420
Microso Azure Core Foundation Training - Lynda.com
81856C
Disrupting Yourself - Lynda.com
F128D3
Big Data Techniques and Concepts - Lynda.com
308E8B
Innovator - SmoothHiring
Risk Taker - SmoothHiring
Driven - SmoothHiring
The Data Science of Retail, Sales, and Commerce, with Barton Poulson - LinkedIn
IoT Foundations: Fundamentals - LinkedIn
IoT Foundations: Monetizing IoT - LinkedIn
Smart Cities: Solving Urban Problems Using Technology - LinkedIn
Securing the IoT: Introduction - LinkedIn
Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O'Connell on Designing and Delivering Great Customer
Experience - LinkedIn
Blockchain Basics - LinkedIn
Hitachi IoT Platform - Lumada 1.0 v - Hitachi Vantara
TSU3002
Re-imagining the Future: A Journey Through the Looking Glass - https://open.sap.com/
https://open.sap.com/verify/xubel-sevof-fatek-vogav-suvan
Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals - LinkedIn
Microso Dynamics 365 First Look - LinkedIn
Creating Bots with the Microso Bot Framework, Part 1 - LinkedIn
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8. Creating Bots with the Microso Bot Framework, Part 2 - LinkedIn
Cloud Enabling Enterprises - Quick Start
71617
Azure DevOps First Look - LinkedIn
Foundations of The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) - LinkedIn
Design Thinking: Data Intelligence - LinkedIn
Honors & Awards
CRM Magazine’s 2016 Market Winner Award - CRM Magazine
Jul 2016
CRM Magazine’s 2016 Market Leaders, August issue was just released. Each year, they identify the CRM leaders
in a number of key categories (e.g., CRM Market Leaders) including Consultancies. I’m happy to announce that
Hitachi Consulting has been selected the Winner. This is the second time in three years we’ve been selected as
the CRM Consultancy “Winner”.
Kudos to all Hitachi Consulting CX/CRM Practitioners and Leaders. Great Feat Achieved by a World Class CRM/
CX Team
The details can be found here:
http://www.destinationcrm.com/Articles/Editorial/Magazine-Features/The-2016-CRM-Market-Leaders-
Consultancies-112492.aspx
Hitachi ITSC Group Prestigious President's Award for Technical and Innovation Excellence
2015 - Hitachi ITSC Group , Japan HQ
Oct 2015
Hitachi ITSC group prestigious " President award for Technical and Innovation Excellence " for our nomination
"Enterprise Solution Accelerators for Technology Consulting @ Hitachi Consulting”. This is a global
competition for all the group companies operating in the IT and Telecommunications domain.
Hitachi Ltd's Inspiration of the year Award 2014 for Best CRM Consulting Organization -
Hitachi India Ltd
Oct 2014
Our parent company Hitachi Ltd conducts the “Inspiration of the year” global competition every year for the
group companies.The key evaluation criteria for selecting award winners are the four elements of Vision,
namely Innovation, Teamwork, Global, and Inspire the World .This year our entry "Everyday Customer
Experience (CX) Champion – An Epic journey to become the best CRM Consulting Organization in the Globe"
won the 2nd Place in the Inter Company Competition conducted by Hitachi India Ltd. Dinesh Chandrasekar
submitted this nomination and received this award on behalf of Hitachi Consulting India.
Honorary Doctorate PhD (h.c.) - University of Kenya,Nairobi
Mar 2015
Awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of S.Kenya, Nairobi for the professional and literary contribution
in the field of IT & Customer Relationship Management (CRM/CX) domain.
HYSEA Annual Award for the Best Technology Innovation 2015 (Special Jury) - Hyderabad
Soware Enterprises Association - HYSEA
Mar 2015
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9. The Hyderabad Soware Enterprises Association - HYSEA (Formerly the Information Technology & Services
Industry Association of Andhra Pradesh - ITsAP) is a registered apex body with more than 400 members,
representing the soware industry in Hyderabad.Hitachi Consulting IDC won the HYSEA Annual Award for
the Best Technology Innovation (Non Product) Category (Special Jury). The team received this award from
Shri.E. S. L. Narasimhan, Honorable Governor, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Our Solution "PaaS 4 SaaS"
won against some of the great flagship innovations from Tech giants.
http://hysea.in/hysea-annual-industry-awards-2015/
Best CRM /CX Consulting Organization of they year Award 2014 - CRM Magazine
Jul 2014
CRM Magazine’s 2014 Market Awards were just announced and Hitachi Consulting was awarded the winner of
top global CRM consultancy.
http://www.destinationcrm.com/MarketAwards
Hitachi Ltd's Inspiration of the year Award 2013 for Innovation & IP Development - Hitachi
Ltd India
Dec 2013
Our parent company Hitachi Ltd conducts the “Inspiration of the year” global competition every year for the
group companies to compete and exhibit the innovations. The total number of entries this year for all six
regions (China, Europe and Africa, India, Japan and Other regions, North America, Southeast Asia) was 244.
There will be three winners from each region who will receive the inspiration of the year global award. This
year our entry “Hitachi Innovation Council (HiC) & Hitachi Tools & Solutions (HiTS)” from GDC had won the
third prize from India region. This is a monumental achievement for all our consultants, who have put in their
heart and soul in building these innovative solutions.
Hitachi Consulting Annual Performance Award 2013-14 - Hitachi Consulting GDC
Jul 2014
2nd time in a row " Brand Ambassador Award " . Thanks to all my well-wishers and colleagues
Hitachi Ltd's Inspiration of the Year Award 2015 - Finalist - Hitachi India Ltd
Dec 2015
This is 4th year in a row from 2012.Kudos to Hitachi Consulting India's Branding and Innovation teams
( HiBrand and I2Lead) for their contribution. we were one of the finalist for the year 2015.
Cheers
Hitachi Ltd.’s Inspiration of the Year Award 2016 – Finalist - Hitachi India Ltd
Oct 2016
This is 5th year in a row from 2012.
Kudos to Hitachi Consulting India's Global Solutions and Innovation group for their contribution.
we were one of the finalist for the year.
HYSEA Annual Awards 2017 for Products and Technology Innovation - HYSEA ( Hyderabad
Soware Enterprise Association)
Mar 2017
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10. GE Gold Award Winner for the CRM Knowledge Management Implementation 2004 - GE
Capital Soware
Mar 2004
GE Gold Award Winner for the CRM Knowledge Management Implementation 2004
GE special appreciation Award for ITSMMF Siebel for Process Excellence - GE Capital
Soware
Apr 2005
GE special appreciation Award for ITSMMF Siebel for Process Excellence
Sierra Atlantic Best Individual Annual Performance Award 2006-07 - Sierra Atlantic
Apr 2007
Sierra Atlantic Best Individual Annual Performance Award 2006-07
Sierra Atlantic Excellence in Process Award 2006-07 - Sierra Atlantic
Apr 2007
Sierra Atlantic Excellence in Process Award 2006-07
Sierra Atlantic CEO Award for Delivery and Presales Excellence 2009-10 - Sierra Atlantic
Apr 2010
Sierra Atlantic CEO Award for Delivery and Presales Excellence 2009-10
Hitachi Consulting Annual Performance Award 2009-10 - Hitachi Consulting
Apr 2010
Hitachi Consulting Annual Performance Award 2009-10
Hitachi Consulting Annual Performance Award 2012-13 - Hitachi Consulting
Apr 2013
Hitachi Consulting Annual Performance Award 2012-13
Zinnov Awards Nominee "Intrapreneur -Enabler of Innovation" category - Zinnov
Jun 2017
Nominated for the Zinnov awards 2017 for the Intrapreneur of the year category. The category specifically
designed for the people who are working in the innovation group for more than 3 years. Glad to be part of the
finalist in this category
2017 CRM Market Leader Awards : Consultancies Category - CRM Magazine
destinationcrm.com
Aug 2017
CRM Magazine’s 2017 Market Leaders, August issue was just released. Each year, they identify the CRM leaders
in a number of key categories (e.g., CRM Market Leaders) including Consultancies. I’m happy to announce that
Hitachi Consulting has been selected as one of the Top 5 Market Leader in the Consulting space. This is the 4th
Year in a row we were recognized as Market Leader in CRM Consulting Space.
Kudos to all Hitachi Consulting CX/CRM Practitioners and Leaders. Great Feat Achieved by a World Class CRM/
CX Team
Check this link : http://www.destinationcrm.com/Articles/Editorial/Magazine-Features/The-2017-CRM-Market-
Leaders-Consultancies-120150.aspx
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11. Appreciation Award for Solution Marketing Initiative - Hitachi Consulting India
Nov 2017
The accolade for successful incubation of Global Solution Marketing team in India and for the support
extended in delivering Marketing collaterals for the Hitachi Consulting's Global Leadership Summit held in Las
Vegas during the 1st half of the year.
Hackathon - Solutions & Innovation ( Growth Hacker) - Hitachi Consulting India
Jan 2017
Had the pleasure and honour to organise 3 Hackathons for Hitachi Consulting India over the last 2 years.
* Mobility Hackathon (March 2015 )
* Social Innovation Hackathon ( Dec 2015)
* Robothon (Dec'16 -Jan 2017)
Its been a great learning experience and very exciting to see how our employees aka Hitachians embraced
Innovation over the years. There is always new excitement , enthusiasm and Die hard attitude to achieve the
results. I thoroughly enjoyed it .
We have something planned for this new year 2018 :) Watch this space.
Hitachi's Inspiration of the Yr Award 2017- Finalist - Hitachi Ltd
Dec 2017
Hitachi's Inspiration of the Yr Award 2017- Finalist
5th year in a row, our Nomination shortlisted in finals of Hitachi's Inspiration of the year award. A token
appreciation from #Hitachi ltd
Glad my team gets this recognition every year
Hitachi's CSI Global Award 2017 - The Challenge Prize - Hitachi CSI R&D Labs
Jan 2018
Hitachi's CSI Global Award 2017 - The Challenge Prize
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This for the Service Design workshop we conducted using Hitachi's Nexperience Design Thinking methodology.
Today as we speak , The solution went leaps and bounds , getting presented in World Economy Forum @
DAVOS.
Kudos to all Hitachi Consulting Participants. Special thanks to Hitachi Consulting leaders who participated in
this workshop along with lot more delegates from Hitachi India and R&D Teams.
Digital Person of the Year Award 2017-18 - worldmarketingcongress.org
Feb 2018
Awarded the coveted recognition " Digital Person of the Year" for thought Leadership,Brand Building &
representing the organization in National & International Forum during the Fy 2017-18
http://www.worldmarketingcongress.org/world-digital-marketing-congress/role-players.html
100 Smartest Digital Marketing Professionals - World Digital Marketing Congress & CM0
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12. Feb 2018
# Digital Person of the Year Award &
# 100 Smartest Digital Marketing Professionals
Conferred by World Digital Marketing conference & CMO
http://www.worldmarketingcongress.org/world-digital-marketing-congress/role-players.html
HYSEA - Best Technology Innovation ,Finalist - HYSEA
Jul 2018
Pactera was recognized as a finalist in the HYSEA Summit and Awards on July 27th for our Conversational AI
Experience solution. This was our first official entry in a large IT event in India and we made a good impression
with over 200+ companies attending this event every year.
Pactera was recognized as the top 3 in the Best Technology Innovation Category. Pactera's AI-enabled chatbot
uses Natural Language Processing and can have prolonged natural conversations with users. It's a leading
edge solution because of its flexibility and versatility.
Indywood IT Excellence Award - For Professional Excellence - Indywood & Government Of
Telangana
Dec 2018
In Hon. of Customer Experience -Strategies Excellence - CRM Asia
Dec 2018
https://www.crmasia.org/
CRM Academy of Asia Conference- CS Roundtable Talk #4
CRAFTING VALUE-ADDED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
In Hon. of Customer Experience -Strategies Excellence
Award for Best use of AI in Financial Services - AIl India Council for Robotics & Automation
(AICRA)
Pactera Technologies India bagged awards in two categories, the first one being Special Achievement Award
in the field of AI and the second one being the Award for Best use of AI in Financial Services for the Financial
Service Provider.
https://telanganatoday.com/pactera-wins-aicra-award
https://www.aicra.ac.in/global_ai_summit/award.php
Global AI Awards by AIl India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA)
The AICRA AI Awards, is India's First Global Award Ceremony in Artificial Intelligence. We are dedicated to
honoring the hard work and innovative drive thriving in India's AI Community.The AICRA AI Awards platform
is an opportunity for individuals and institutions to showcase their work to the larger AI community and find
recognition among industry leaders. We intend to identify the best among the best in India's AI Industry.
Special Achievement Award in the field of AI - AIl India Council for Robotics & Automation
(AICRA)
Jan 2019
Pactera Technologies India bagged awards in two categories, the first one being Special Achievement Award
in the field of AI and the second one being the Award for Best use of AI in Financial Services for the Financial
Service Provider.
https://telanganatoday.com/pactera-wins-aicra-award
https://www.aicra.ac.in/global_ai_summit/award.php
Global AI Awards by AIl India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA)
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13. The AICRA AI Awards, is India's First Global Award Ceremony in Artificial Intelligence. We are dedicated to
honoring the hard work and innovative drive thriving in India's AI Community.The AICRA AI Awards platform
is an opportunity for individuals and institutions to showcase their work to the larger AI community and find
recognition among industry leaders. We intend to identify the best among the best in India's AI Industry.
Award for Best use of AI in Financial Services - AIl India Council for Robotics & Automation
(AICRA)
Jan 2019
Award for Best use of AI in Financial Services
Pactera Technologies India bagged awards in two categories, the first one being Special Achievement Award
in the field of AI and the second one being the Award for Best use of AI in Financial Services for the Financial
Service Provider.
https://telanganatoday.com/pactera-wins-aicra-award
https://www.aicra.ac.in/global_ai_summit/award.php
Global AI Awards by AIl India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA)
The AICRA AI Awards, is India's First Global Award Ceremony in Artificial Intelligence. We are dedicated to
honoring the hard work and innovative drive thriving in India's AI Community.The AICRA AI Awards platform
is an opportunity for individuals and institutions to showcase their work to the larger AI community and find
recognition among industry leaders. We intend to identify the best among the best in India's AI Industry.
Award for Excellence in Automation-Recognising the best automation system integrators
in the business. - AIl India Council for Robotics and Automation
Apr 2019
Congratulations to all Pactors. Once again recognition at National Level STEM Summit for Excellence
in Automation Award-Recognizing the best automation system integrators in the business. https://
www.aicra.ac.in/stem-summit-awards/
#Pactera EDGE #AI #Automation #digitalfirst
HYSEA Innovation Awards - Grand Finalist - HYSEA
Aug 2019
#Pactera in the Finals at #HYSEA Product Awards 2019
The 27th Annual HYSEA INNOVATION Summit 2019 is being held on 1st August 2019 at HICC in Hyderabad. The
summit features the Conference, Product Expo and Annual Industry Awards. The theme for this year's event is
'Nextgen Businesses: Powered by Future Technologies'.
Pactera has been selected for the finals of the awards and has also been invited to showcase the product,
“Digital Twins- Conversational AI Solutions”, in the Established Products category. This is the second
consecutive year that Pactera has been nominated for the finals at the HYSEA Awards.
“Digital Twins” empower individual business units to take the lead in adopting newer technologies to create
a competitive edge. Very importantly they are making the necessary cultural adjustments to ensure that the
workforce stays aligned to this new way of doing business.
https://hysea.in/ #Pactera, #HYSEAProductAwards, #DigitalTwins, #ConversationalAISolutions,
#27thHYSEAAnnualInnovationSummit
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14. Team Excellence Award - Innovation - Pactera Technology International Ltd
Sep 2019
Team Excellence Award - Innovation
Award conferred by Pactera International Leadership team for the contribution made by Digital Innovation and
Solutions group in accelerating the development of new solutions and Innovations .
Best Innovation Award of the year 2019 - Pactera Technology International Ltd
Dec 2019
Our *Smart Retail Solution* conceived and developed by our #Pactera IDC Solutions & Innovation team
received the Best innovation Annual Award at Las Vegas #Pactera Annual Kickoff 2020 Vision
Kudos to Pactera IDC #Champions & #Leaders
Fastest growing AI and Digital Transformation Company - India Excellence Award 2019 -
India Excellence Awards 2019
Dec 2019
#Pactera Technology India has been recognised for its capabilities in the AI and Digital Space and is
been awarded the India excellence awards 2019 under the category of "Fastest growing AI and Digital
Transformation Company". The award is presented by Bollywood Diva Bipasha Basu at Taj Bangalore.
Our Pactera Ladies Parimala Rekha & Reshmi Arun on behalf of Pactera India graced this occasion. We dedicate
this award to all Pactors across the Globe & India, who are making us proud with their dedication, commitment
and always up for learn it all attitude. Cheers to Vision 2020 for more achievements
DC*
Finalist - India Digital Awards 2020 -Best Tech for Retail - https://iamaiida.in/
Jan 2020
Finalist - India Digital Awards 2020 -Best Tech for Retail
30 Best Companies to Watch in Asia 2020 - Pactera EDGE - Silicon Review Magazine
Feb 2020
Pactera EDGE has been recognized and listed as one of the “30 Best Companies to Watch in Asia 2020” by The
Silicon Review Asia magazine in its February, 2020 Edition.
Pactera-EDGE has been acknowledged for its umpteen contribution in business and technology marketplace.
It continues to enable modern enterprises achieve new levels of performance by adding digital capabilities
that drive relevance, revenue, and growth. With the new technologies creating newer business opportunities,
Pactera EDGE is focused on moulding these opportunities for their clients with three important pillars of Digital
Technology Equilibrium i.e., Data, Intelligence, and Experience.
Pactera EDGE have the right mix of Digital Capabilities and Traditional IT Services to help Industry pioneers
and Digital natives as well to achieve the technology equilibrium as its unique value proposition is to take their
EDGE Solutions across the globe.
https://bit.ly/2T6pflQ https://bit.ly/2PjMFDc https://bit.ly/2T980jU
http://www.pacteraedge.com
Skills
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15. Internet of Things • Digital Transformation • CRM • Pre-sales • Business Intelligence • Business Analysis •
Strategy • Consulting • Requirements Analysis • Integration
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Publications
• Engineering the Modern Enterprise
• Your Quotes Volume 1 - Quotes & Words of Wisdom from experience & Life Learnings.
• Smart Retail: Converting Shop Visitors to Customers
• Block Chain - DLT Application for Letter of Credit Transaction Platform
• 165+ Technology Leadership Article on IoT, Cloud, AI & Digital Leadership
• Conversational AI : Towards a New era of Interactive Intelligence
• CIO Review Magazine- My Article on IoT Driven 4th Industrial Revolution
• Disruptive Technologies for the Digital Nation (Desh)
• Industrial IoT - Trends, Opportunities and Challenges
• Everyday Life Champion by Dr. Dinesh Chandrasekar
• Everyday CX Champion - A Revolutionary Journey from CRM to CX World
• Dinesh's LinkedIn Articles & Thought Leadership
• Dinesh Knowledge Planet :CRM , MDM, BI & SaaS Blog Articles
• Dinesh Thought Leadership - Presentations and Whitepapers @ SlideShare
Diploma & Professional Certifications
• Advance Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development
• Advance Diploma in Integrated Management
• Cloud Computing - CompTIA Cloud Essentials
• Certification Customer Experience Blueprint
• Delphi® Innovation Black Belt
• Diploma in Industrial Psychology
• Innovation Master Class Program
• IoT Foundations: Fundamentals, Monetisation & Security Kickstart your Digital Strategy and Transformation
• Product Management 101
• Radical Innovation by MIT Professional Education
• Sierra Atlantic Leadership Program
• Six Sigma Green Belt Training
• Top Gun - Hitachi Consulting Leadership Program