Rahul Pawar
AVP IT at UltraTech Cement
Driving AI transformation initiatives, specifically focusing on Gen AI and Agentic AI to deliver measurable business value and improve ROI.
Intro
I am Rahul Pawar, currently serving as the AVP of IT at UltraTech Cement. My career has been a journey through the evolution of technology, starting from my early days as a programmer analyst at Infosys and Mastek, through consulting at Deloitte and leadership roles at LafargeHolcim, to my current focus on enterprise IT strategy. I am deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and business, particularly how we can leverage Generative and Agentic AI to drive real, measurable business value and ROI. Beyond my technical background, I have also pursued executive education in marketing at IIT Bombay, which helps me bridge the gap between complex IT solutions and business outcomes. I am always interested in connecting with others who are navigating digital transformation or exploring the practical applications of AI in the enterprise space.
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What I can offer
- ›Expertise in AI transformation and strategy
- ›Guidance on enterprise architecture
- ›Insights into IT program management and delivery
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in IT and AI transformation
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Background
Career
Started as Programmer Analyst at Infosys, moved to Technical Analyst at Mastek, Specialist Senior at Deloitte, Senior Technology Manager at LafargeHolcim, and progressed through General Manager roles to AVP IT at UltraTech Cement.
Education
Executive Program in Management, Marketing, IIT Bombay - Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (2019–2020); Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Computer Science, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) (1996–2000)
Achievements
- ›Driving AI transformation initiatives at UltraTech Cement focusing on Gen AI and Agentic AI
- ›Managed enterprise architecture for large-scale customer-facing applications
- ›Served as Web and Mobile Applications Practice Lead at LafargeHolcim IT Asia
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