Mr Sameer

Sameer is a globally recognized AI advisor, business builder , thought leader & influencer known for his deep knowledge in AI & Analytics space. Sameer has consulted with several Fortune 500 enterprises, Indian corporations , GCCs, Startups in driving AI led strategic transformation engagements . He has a proven experience of building and scaling businesses for Fractal , Cognizant , Fidelity & Genpact. Sameer is a renowned author , columnist , blogger and five times TEDx speaker. He is a author of best selling book – AI and Analytics : Accelerating Business Decisions. Known for his passion for Artificial Intelligence , Sameer has a huge following on social media and is a well recognized keynote expert, moderator and speaker at several global industry forums and conferences. Sameer has been frequently quoted across news publications and is recipient of multiple awards and recognitions. Sameer is also associated as AI advisor on AI policy matters with industry consortia and state governments .He is a trusted advisor with academic institutions, startups and SMBs. A fast tracker professional with 24 + years of industry experience, Sameer has donned various leadership roles in consulting , GCCs , technology and boutique organizations to help deliver transformative and innovative AI consulting solutions. Previously, Sameer was Chief Strategy Officer at Fractal Analytics and was responsible for curating strategic planning roadmaps , driving strategic investments ,M&A ,incubating new AI capabilities and geographies, marketing & branding and led high-priority growth initiatives to enable Fractal clients on AI-led transformation of their businesses . Previously, Sameer was Global Business Leader at Cognizant analytics and data sciences business unit at Cognizant Technology Solutions. Under his leadership , Cognizant Analytics became a leading market player in the analytics and data sciences market space with 3400 analytics professionals serving 200+ global clients and executed 3000 plus consulting projects and engagements .Prior to Cognizant, Sameer was the Country Head at Fidelity National Financial and pioneered India’s first Global Capability Center(GCC) to be based on non-linear growth model with platform-based value propositions and developed Fidelity India into a hub of customer delight, delivery innovation & operational dexterity. Before Fidelity, he worked as Vice President ,Analytics at Genpact. Sameer is an MBA from IIM – Bangalore ;pursued Strategic Management program from London Business School & Digital Innovation & Design program from MIT.