Anand Laxshmivarahan R
CDIO - UltraTech Cement | Author - ‘Bytes n Breaths - The VitaSphere Quest’
About
Seasoned AI and business transformation leader with over two decades of experience across global multinationals in industrial, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Proven track record in AI strategy, enterprise-scale digital programs, and building governance frameworks that translate emerging technology into measurable business outcomes. Deep expertise at the intersection of organisational change, agentic AI, operational and customer excellence, with a consistent focus on turning digital ambition into competitive advantage. Co-author of Bytes and Breaths: The VitaSphere Quest, a leadership parable exploring the convergence of artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness in the modern workplace.
Experience
Chief Digital and Information Officer
UltraTech Cement · Full-time
Focus/Interests: AI-led Business Transformation, Agentic & GenAI at Scale, Industrial AI & Smart Manufacturing, Digital P&L Ownership, AI Risks and Governance, Technology Investment Governance, Customer Experience & Revenue Platforms, Digital Business Models & New Ventures, IT/OT Convergence & Industrial Cybersecurity, Organizational AI Readiness, Leadership at the Digital-Business interface, Leadership development
Group Chief Digital and Information Officer
Jubilant Bhartia Group · Full-time
Focus/Interests: Digital and IT Strategy, Digital Business Transformation, Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, Digital ESG, Generative AI, Advanced Analytics/AI Strategy, Supply Chain Optimization, eCommerce, AI/ML in Integrated Drug Discovery, New Digital Business Models, Change Management, Industrial Cybersecurity, Digital Leadership Development
Group Chief Digital and Information Officer
Vedanta Resources Limited · Full-time
Focus/Interests: Digital Business Transformation, Digital ESG, Digital/Technology Strategy, Top-quartile Business Performance, Data-driven Decisions, AI/ML Strategy, Business Process Hyper-Automation, eCommerce, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Startups and New Ventures, Accelerated Time to value Key Skills: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Industry 4.0, Model Predictive Control, Internet of Things (IOT), Data Architecture and Engineering, Blockchain, Business Value/ROI Analysis
Consulting Partner - O&G Downstream (Digital and Domain Solutions)
Focus/Interests: Oil & Gas, Digital Transformation, IT Strategy & Roadmaps, Large IT Outsourcing and Transformation, Smart Manufacturing, Process Control/Real-time systems integration,IT/OT convergence, Control System Security, Industrial Internet of Things(IIoT), Advanced Manufacturing applications, Cloud Services, Portfolio Rationalization, Emerging Technologies Key Skills: Business/Technology consulting, Strategic Initiatives,Pre-sales, Solution Architecting, Business Analysis, Business case dev, Joint Partner Solutions, Thought-leadership/POV on O&G technology/business areas, TOGAF 9 Certified
Product Manager - Honeywell Process Solutions
Focus: Distributed Control Systems, SCADA, Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Terminal Automation systems (TAS) Key Skills: Product Management, Strategic marketing , Product Pricing, Investment Prioritization, Market Requirements, New Product Introductions (NPI), Business/Technology interface
Project Manager
Focus: Distributed Control systems (DCS), SCADA, Building Management system,DCS Engineering Tools Key Skills: Project/Test Management, Certified Project Manager, Six Sigma Green Belt certified, Team career and performance management, PMP Certified
Education
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