Plenary lecture :: Industry Track :


 
Keynote Speaker

Title: IT+IT=IT: Inclusive, scalable and sustainable development for India
Date: 19.12.2021
Time: 19:00-20:00

Dinanath Kholkar is the Vice President & Global Head, Analytics & Insights | Chair, Industry Relations IEEE Pune Section | DataIQ Top 100 Most Influential People in Data | HotTopics.ht Global Top 100 Data Visionaries Dina is the Global Head of the Analytics & Insights unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). He is responsible for managing the unit P&L, formulating its strategy and enabling clients in their journey of Digital Re-Imagination. As a Data and Analytics specialist who has worked closely with client Business stakeholders, he believes that many organizations are yet to realize the power of their data in real time decision making. Over a career spanning three decades, Dina has held various leadership roles and delivered value in building various businesses in TCS. Overall, Dina brings a unique blend of Business and Operations expertise, data technologies and Analytics and has enabled build strategic partnerships with many customers and help them become industry leaders. He is passionate about making a difference in the field of education and is currently driving Digital literacy initiatives in Pune. As one of the champions for Diversity & Inclusivity he has led from the front on various initiatives, notably among those are the WILL forum, running an All Women Centre at Riyadh, setting up Global delivery centres, and supporting the Avasara Academy, a unique initiative for education of girl child.