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Innovating for a resilient and responsible future
The first global pandemic in a century, a war in Europe, exponential advances in AI, increasing cyberattacks, and financial system instability have shown business leaders how difficult predicting the future can be. However, these very events have created the bedrock for astounding innovation in all sectors of economy and society. Vaccines that would have taken years to develop and administer were available in months on the back of digital technologies. Upgrades in communication technologies, robotics, and extended reality were catalysts to technology adoption skyrocketing. Advances in generative AI have shown that abilities that were considered uniquely human are in the grasp of machines.
The business environment is rife with uncertainties caused by geopolitical instability, supply chain disruption, cyber incidents, climate change, and resource exhaustion. Successfully navigating these challenges means rehearsing the future by tapping into the collective mind, while using imagination and technology. To this end, innovation models need to be built on a core purpose. They need to have a long-term vision, to deliver value repeatedly and be inclusive.
At this year’s TCS Innovation Forum, held on Tuesday, June 6 at Cornell Tech’s Verizon Executive Education Center on New York City’s Roosevelt Island, we will bring together leaders from business and academia to discuss agile, business-focused, and collaborative strategies that help companies innovate for a responsible and resilient future.
Chief Technology Officer, TCS
Ananth directs Research, Innovation, and Co-Innovation in TCS. Under his leadership, TCS has created significant range of new products and services with a wide IP portfolio. Ananth has architected an agile model for innovation at scale, across the entire organization
Read more About K Ananth KrishnanAnanth directs Research, Innovation, and Co-Innovation in TCS. Under his leadership, TCS has created significant range of new products and services with a wide IP portfolio. Ananth has architected an agile model for innovation at scale, across the entire organization. He has been a member of the TCS Corporate leadership since 1999 and has led several strategic initiatives.
Ananth has served on several Governing Councils of Academia, Industry Advisory boards, and Government and Alumni committees.
He was elected a Fellow at the Indian Academy of Engineering (INAE) in recognition of his contributions towards engineering in 2013. He was named a Distinguished Alumnus of IIT Delhi in 2009. He has been listed in Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders (2007), and in Infoworld’s Top 25 CTOs (2007).
Ananth is an M. Tech. in Computer Science and an M. Sc in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi."
Chief Services Innovation Officer, TCS
Dr. Harrick Vin is the Chief Services Innovation Officer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). He is a TCS Fellow, a Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering (FNAE), and a Distinguished Alumnus of IIT Bombay.
Read more About Dr. Harrick Vin"Dr. Harrick Vin is the Chief Services Innovation Officer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). He is a TCS Fellow, a Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering (FNAE), and a Distinguished Alumnus of IIT Bombay.
Prior to his current role, he was the Founder and CEO of Digitate, a TCS Venture. At Digitate, he led the strategy, innovation, and design of ignio™, world’s first cognitive automation product for enterprise IT. Prior to that, he was the Vice President and Chief Scientist of the Tata Research Development and Design Centre (TRDDC) at TCS.
Prior to joining TCS, he was a Professor of Computer Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin for 15 years. At UT Austin, he was the founder of the Distributed Multimedia Computing Laboratory and the Laboratory for Advanced Systems Research.
Over the past 25 years, Harrick has been involved in developing novel solutions in variety of areas in computing, including: one of the first video-over-IP desktop conferencing and collaboration system (1989); one of the first digital video-on-demand server (1991); Quality-of-Service-aware Linux kernel (1996); Internet-scale distributed caching solution (1998); web-based content syndication and personalization solution (1999); a digital media entertainment gateway for homes (2002); a programming environment for designing high-throughput systems using multi-core multi-threaded processor architectures (2005); an intelligent enterprise IT infrastructure transformation planning and migration solution (2008); a predictive analytics solution for enterprise IT (2011); and ignio™, the world’s first cognitive automation product for enterprises (2015). These innovations led to three venture-backed startups in the US during 1999-2004, and now Digitate, a Tata Consultancy Services Venture.
Harrick has authored more than 125 papers in leading international academic journals and conferences, as well as filed for 45 patents.
Harrick received his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay."
Chairman, TCS North America
As Chairman of North America for Tata Consultancy Services, Suresh Muthuswami oversees TCS’ largest market in driving business growth, strengthening customer relationships and helping clients in their digital transformation journeys. An advocate of STEM education, Suresh leads TCS’ comprehensive efforts across North America to provide underserved communities and the next generation of talent with the foundational computer science skills for 21st century careers.
Read more About Suresh MuthuswamiAs Chairman of North America for Tata Consultancy Services, Suresh Muthuswami oversees TCS’ largest market in driving business growth, strengthening customer relationships and helping clients in their digital transformation journeys. An advocate of STEM education, Suresh leads TCS’ comprehensive efforts across North America to provide underserved communities and the next generation of talent with the foundational computer science skills for 21st century careers.
Prior to becoming Chairman of North America, Suresh was president and global head of Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Platforms at TCS. In this role, he was responsible for creating a vision, driving digital and business strategy, overseeing business and digital transformation efforts for clients, and leading TCS global service delivery across financial services and insurance.
Suresh also previously served as the global insurance and healthcare leader for TCS. He worked extensively with C-Suite leaders at Global 1000 clients, helping design and oversee key transformation programs. During his tenure, he successfully steered these businesses and grew them manyfold – building agile units focused on innovation and meeting client needs by championing investments in initiatives and ideas to drive growth and differentiation.
Prior to joining TCS, Suresh led a technology group in India, ran the global program management for a large engagement in the U.K., and worked at a start-up consulting company, helping it grow revenues to more than $15 million in two years.
Suresh is a member of the State of Connecticut Governor’s Workforce Council, and serves on the Board of Directors of Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) as well as the American Red Cross Greater New York Region. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in computer applications from PSG College of Technology in India and is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program."
President, TCS North America
Amit Bajaj is President of TCS North America, the company’s largest market, and reports to the TCS CEO. Under his leadership of North America, TCS transformed its markets function through a unique agile operating model and digital go-to-market strategy.
Read more About Amit BajajAs part of the TCS global executive leadership team, Amit Bajaj is President of TCS North America, the company’s largest market, and reports to the TCS CEO. Under his leadership of North America, TCS transformed its markets function through a unique agile operating model and digital go-to-market strategy. With more than 53,000 employees, TCS North America generated $14.9 billion in revenues in the 2023 fiscal year, an increase of 15.3% over the prior year. TCS was also named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies in 2023 by Fortune Magazine, one of LinkedIn’s 2023 Top 50 U.S. Companies, one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023 by Forbes Magazine, and a number one Top Employer in the United States in 2023 by the Top Employers Institute.
Prior to being appointed to his current role, Amit was Chief Executive of TCS Europe, a region spanning more than 15 countries, generating $3 billion in revenues and supported by over 50,000 associates. Under his leadership, TCS emerged as the industry leader in Europe with top ranking growth, the highest customer satisfaction, and the distinction of being named a Top European employer. Passionate about contributing to society, Amit launched TCS’s goIT program in Europe, which has helped more than 2,500 teenagers across 10 countries develop STEM skills. In addition, Amit’s commitment to health and wellness drove TCS’ sponsorship of high profile running events such as the Amsterdam Marathon and Sweden’s Lidingöloppet, the world’s largest cross country race. He was also instrumental in supporting the EU’s GDPR guidelines for data privacy.
Earlier in his career, Amit managed TCS’ Consumer & Retail industry unit in Europe, where he spearheaded the founding of TCS’ European outsourcing practice. Prior to moving to Europe in 2005, he spent more than five years in the U.S. in a variety of industry and service line roles where he positioned TCS as an integrated service provider, winning the company’s first integrated IT-business process outsourcing engagement.
A dean’s scholar from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, India, Amit graduated with an engineering degree and an MBA. His professional interests include agile management, organization behavior and operating model design. A leading advocate for growth and competitiveness, Amit frequently represents TCS at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and at the BusinessEurope conference."
Managing Partner and Futurist, TCS
Frank is a futurist, thought leader, and frequent speaker. He has served in various executive roles throughout his career and has over 30 years of leadership experience.
Read more About Frank DianaFrank is a futurist, thought leader, and frequent speaker. He has served in various executive roles throughout his career and has over 30 years of leadership experience.
Currently at TCS, he is focused on thought leadership and advisory services in the context of business, societal, and economic evolution. He blends a futurist perspective with a pragmatic, actionable approach, leveraging future thinking to steer executive strategy and action.
His leadership experience obtained through various positions, including Board member, CEO, CPO, CTO, and CIO enables effectiveness across business, technology, and transformation leadership opportunities.
Frank’s strong ability to connect dots enables the identification of future scenarios quickly and broadly, with an ability to see implications years into the future. These skills have led to the effective identification of new business ventures, models, and the use of leading-edge technology to create competitive advantage ahead of broad market adoption."
SVP and Head of TCS Research, TCS
Dr. Gautam Shroff is the Head of TCS Research. He is a Senior Vice President in TCS and also a TCS Fellow. He has published over 100 research papers in the areas of computational mathematics, parallel computation, distributed systems, software architecture, software engineering, big data, information fusion, virtual reality as well as artificial intelligence including machine learning, deep learning, Bayesian inference and natural language processing.
Know More About Dr. Gautam ShroffDr. Gautam Shroff is the Head of TCS Research. He is a Senior Vice President in TCS and also a TCS Fellow. He has published over 100 research papers in the areas of computational mathematics, parallel computation, distributed systems, software architecture, software engineering, big data, information fusion, virtual reality as well as artificial intelligence including machine learning, deep learning, Bayesian inference and natural language processing. He has written two books “Enterprise Cloud Computing” published by Cambridge University Press, UK, in October 2010, and “The Intelligent Web”, published by Oxford University Press, UK, in 2013 (paperback ed. 2015).
Prior to joining TCS in 1998, Dr. Shroff had been on the faculty of the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, USA (1990 - 91) and thereafter, of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India (1991 - 1997). He has also held visiting positions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA, and at Argonne National Labs in Chicago. He completed his B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 1985, and Ph.D in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY in 1990.
Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean and Vice Provost
Greg Morrisett is the Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean and Vice Provost of Cornell Tech. Previously, he served as the Dean of Computing and Information Sciences (CIS) at Cornell University and was also a Professor and Associate Dean for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering in the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Before Harvard, Morrisett served on the faculty of Cornell's Computer Science Department. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond and both his Master's and Doctorate degrees from Carnegie Mellon University. Morrisett's research focuses on the application of language and verification technology to building secure software systems.
Know More About Greg MorrisettGreg Morrisett is the Jack and Rilla Neafsey Dean and Vice Provost of Cornell Tech. Previously, he served as the Dean of Computing and Information Sciences (CIS) at Cornell University and was also a Professor and Associate Dean for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering in the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Before Harvard, Morrisett served on the faculty of Cornell's Computer Science Department. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond and both his Master's and Doctorate degrees from Carnegie Mellon University. Morrisett's research focuses on the application of language and verification technology to building secure software systems.
World-Renowned Futurist; Founder & CEO
As organizations look to navigate today’s disruption while preparing for the complexities of the future, world-renowned quantitative futurist and tech leader Amy Webb provides the strategic foresight and forecasting that is crucial to businesses adapting and positioning themselves for sustained success in this era of unprecedented transformation.
Know More About Amy WebbAs organizations look to navigate today’s disruption while preparing for the complexities of the future, world-renowned quantitative futurist and tech leader Amy Webb provides the strategic foresight and forecasting that is crucial to businesses adapting and positioning themselves for sustained success in this era of unprecedented transformation. Believing that the global challenges faced by business and society are interconnected across disciplines, Webb possesses expert-level knowledge of the industries critical to keeping the world moving and draws from her work and research to share insights on emerging trends and technologies that will revolutionize the ways we work and live. She is the founder and CEO of the Future Today Institute, a leading foresight and strategy firm that helps leaders and organizations prepare for complex futures.
A powerful voice on all things tech- and future-related, Webb is the author of several bestselling books, including the critically acclaimed The Genesis Machine, which examines the future of synthetic biology — which she predicts will be the most important technology of our lifetime. She has provided thought leadership as a columnist on the future and big data for Slate and a contributing editor and tech columnist for Inc, and her insights into the future are featured frequently in today’s top publications, including the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, Wired, Fortune, and several others. In addition to being elected a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Webb serves as a Steward and Steering Committee member of the World Economic Forum’s Future of Media, Entertainment, and Sport Board, as well as its Global Futures Council. She is also a member of the Bretton Woods Committee, a fellow in the United States-Japan Leadership Program and a Foresight Fellow in the U.S. Government Accountability Office Center for Strategic Foresight.
A visionary with extraordinary insight into what the future of business and society might look like, Webb is a winner of the Thinkers50 RADAR Award, and has been named to the BBC 100 Women list and the Thinkers50 Radar list of influential management thinkers shaping the future of how organizations are managed and led.
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