Prasant Parida
@prasantparida
AI strategy and transformation leader driving enterprise-scale AI, portfolio governance, and productization.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an AI strategy and transformation leader with extensive experience scaling enterprise AI investments and driving productization of ML solutions. I have led AI strategy, governance, and portfolio management for large businesses, partnering with CEOs and boards to define operating models and adoption roadmaps.
At IBM I oversaw $250M+ in annual AI investments to scale a $22B business and established an enterprise AI Center of Excellence focused on governance, responsible AI, and MLOps. I have a proven track record of linking AI initiatives to revenue growth and margin expansion.
Earlier roles include founding and scaling analytics and digital practices, commercializing ML-based products, and directing global delivery and GTM execution across Fortune 500 clients. I have built strategic partnerships and led cross-functional teams to convert prototypes into enterprise-grade, repeatable revenue models.
I hold a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, executive education in AI-driven leadership and business strategy, and bring strong capabilities in data architecture, governance, ML infrastructure, and stakeholder advisory. I thrive on leading large program delivery and enabling measurable business impact through AI.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead AI strategy, transformation, and portfolio governance for IBM Consulting, overseeing $250M+ in annual AI investments and driving a $22B business toward $30B by 2027 while improving margins from 9% to 16%.
Led identification and commercialization of ML-based cognitive solutions, directing $100M+ in investments across 70+ applications and scaling prototypes into enterprise-grade revenue-generating products.
Founded and scaled IBM’s Social Media Analytics practice to a multi-million-dollar ARR and built a 200+ global delivery capability across 30 countries, including a flagship collaboration with Twitter.
SVP, Digital Analytics & Transformation
Course5 Intelligence
Nov 2011 - Nov 2013 (2 years)
Led large-scale data, analytics, and digital transformation programs for Fortune 500 clients and productized analytics into a scalable digital engagement platform to drive recurring revenue.
SVP, Product Strategy & New Business
Aptara
Sep 2010 - Oct 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Defined digital product and platform strategy targeting a $28B market, improved win rates to ~35%, shortened sales cycles, and implemented delivery governance to strengthen margins.
Launched and scaled three digital product lines, increasing average deal sizes from $25K to $2M and shifting revenue mix to annuity models, raising annuity share from 30% to 80% over three years.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Stanford University
Executive Program, AI Leadership
Enrolled in an executive program on AI-driven leadership, expected completion in January 2026.
The Wharton School
Executive Program, Business Strategy
Completed an executive program focused on business strategy and competitive advantage.
XLRI - Xavier School of Management
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration program.
VSS University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering.
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