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Gaurav Kakati

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Chief Technology Officer - AI at KPIT
📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India

Gaurav Kakati serves as the VP & CTO of Artificial Intelligence at KPIT, where he spearheads the development of AI strategy and solutions for the automotive industry. His expertise is grounded in previous leadership roles at Tata Consultancy Services, where he led Generative AI and Intelligent Automation practices. People who have worked with him describe him as analytical and a team player.

He is a frequent speaker at major industry events, including IAA Mobility in Munich and the NASSCOM Technology Confluence, discussing how AI is transforming software-defined vehicles.

He views the EUs classification of mobility AI as "high-risk" not as a limitation, but as an opportunity to build trustworthy and safe AI ecosystems.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer - AI
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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AI in Automotive
His current role is focused on AI for the mobility ecosystem. He speaks on AI's role in accelerating engineering workflows and enhancing in-cabin experiences for software-defined vehicles.
Trustworthy AI
He advocates for a holistic governance approach to AI in mobility, emphasizing transparency, human-in-the-loop controls, and explainable AI (XAI) to ensure safety and build trust.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Chief Technology Officer - AI
KPIT
10-2023 - 8-2024
Head - Generative AI Practice | Enterprise CBO
Tata Consultancy Services
4-2022 - 1-2024
Head - Strategy | Intelligent Automation
Tata Consultancy Services
4-2019 - 10-2023
Head - Platform Development and Service Delivery | Intelligent Automation
Tata Consultancy Services
11-2013 - 11-2015
Asst Manager - Innovation and Transformation
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Media appearances

Can AI change SDLC for Automobiles? Perspectives from KPIT at .... Featured in YouTube
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Interview on KPIT's Strategy for Autonomous Driving – “Europe is Our Benchmark for Safety”. Featured in KPIT Insights
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Education
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
MES College of Engineering
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