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Hareesh Kumar

Activist · DISC type Cd
AVP | AI Leader & Strategist | Applied AI & Research | Mphasis Next Labs at Mphasis
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Hareesh Kumar is an AVP and AI Leader at Mphasis Next Labs with over 19 years of IT experience, specializing in AI strategy and consulting. He has a track record of leading global AI practices at major multinational corporations like Birlasoft and Tech Mahindra.

His expertise spans Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models, and cloud platforms. Colleagues describe him as skilled, realistic, and a complete team player. He holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Carmel College of Engineering and Technology.

He is a recognized "Google Cloud Champion" and a recipient of "The Guru Award" from Tech Mahindra.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
AVP | AI Leader & Strategist | Applied AI & Research | Mphasis Next Labs
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Personality Overview

How Hareesh shows up

Meticulous
Logical And Quick
Value Conscious

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Priorities

Topics Hareesh cares about

AI Strategy
As a global AI practice leader, he focuses on conceptualizing and architecting enterprise-level AI solutions and go-to-market strategies.
Large Language Models
His skills include LLMs, Multi-agent Systems, and Prompt Engineering, indicating a focus on cutting-edge generative AI applications for enterprises.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
AVP | AI Leader & Strategist | Applied AI & Research | Mphasis Next Labs
Mphasis
8-2022 - 8-2023
Global Practice Director - Advanced Analytics & AI
Birlasoft
8-2022 - 8-2023
Principal Solutions Architect
Birlasoft
1-2020 - 8-2022
AI COE Head - Cognitive AI
Tech Mahindra
6-2017 - 8-2022
Principle AI Architect - Global AI COE
Tech Mahindra
In the press

Media appearances

Hareesh Kumar - AVP | AI Leader & Strategist | Applied AI - The Org. Featured in The Org
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Education
1994 - 1997
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering
CARMEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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