Srikanth is a preeminent global technology leader and strategist recognized for his ability to bridge the gap between complex emerging technologies and sustainable business growth. With a career spanning over three decades, he has become a definitive voice in helping organizations navigate the high-stakes evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and Customer Experience (CX) across the Telecommunications, Healthcare, and Information Technology sectors. Currently serving as the Head of the Healthcare Vertical at Exafluence Inc., Srikanth is at the forefront of formulating strategic IT solutions that align federal and state healthcare requirements with emerging industry trends. His leadership encompasses full P&L responsibility and the pursuit of new business opportunities in the healthcare sector, following a successful tenure as Vice President of Emerging Verticals. Srikanth has demonstrated a remarkable ability to drive rapid market penetration in this current role. This underscores his understanding and ability in orchestrating AI-enabled, analytically driven solutions that meet the rigorous security and compliance demands of the North American public sector Srikanth is also the Co-Founder of Ciber Digita Consultants Inc. Under his leadership, the firm established a significant footprint in North America, launching integrated AI enabled IT-OT cyber defence platforms—including integrated SIEM, SOAR and XDR capabilities—and generating substantial revenue within its first year of operation without external funding. Previously, as Chief Strategy Officer at Bonzer Inc., his visionary approach to business modeling was so significant it was adopted into the graduate curriculum at the University of Massachusetts. Srikanth’s deep technical expertise is further validated by a storied history of delivering large-scale digital transformations at top-tier organizations like Deloitte and KPMG. From spearheading Machine Learning and NLP pilots to enhance customer experience to leading $15 million network operations redesigns in the Middle East, he has consistently leveraged data to drive operational excellence. His work has frequently resulted in multi-million dollar annual savings and significant first-time resolution improvements for global telecom giants. An alumnus of the prestigious Columbia Business School in New York and the National Defence Academy in India, Srikanth holds a B.Tech in Electronics and a Post Graduate Diploma in IT. His thought leadership is frequently sought after; he is a published author in peer-reviewed journals and a contributor to Forbes, writing on the synergy between personal branding and company growth. Recognized with the International Achievers’ Award and the Global Excellence & Leadership in Strategy & Analytics award, Srikanth is no stranger to the standards of excellence. Having previously served as a judge for the Globee CEO World Awards and the Stevie Management Awards, he brings a rigorous, data-backed, and visionary perspective to his role as Chair for the American Business Awards.

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