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Jawahar Govindaraj

Commander · DISC type D
AI Transformation Specialist - Agentic AI, AI, Low Code, Emerging Tech and Innovation at Tech Mahindra
📍 Greater Bengaluru Area, India

Jawahar Govindaraj is a strategic leader in artificial intelligence with over 27 years of experience, specializing in Agentic AI, Gen AI, and digital transformation. A PhD scholar and frequent keynote speaker at technology events, he holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and a certification in AI strategy from MIT Sloan.

Beyond his core technology focus, Jawahar has demonstrated a keen interest in sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics. This is highlighted through his publication on home-based mini solar power generation, suggesting a passion for applying innovative solutions to real-world environmental challenges.

Unique Fact: He was a Top 3 winner in the NVIDIA Agentic AI Community Hackathon for a business case and solution he developed.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
AI Transformation Specialist - Agentic AI, AI, Low Code, Emerging Tech and Innovation
Job Level
Junior
Location
Greater Bengaluru Area, India
Personality Overview

How Jawahar shows up

Risk-Taker
Very Quick
Decisive

They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Priorities

Topics Jawahar cares about

Agentic AI
His current role is focused on Agentic AI. He speaks on the topic at major events like AWS Community Day and recently won a hackathon in this area.
AI in Banking
Delivered talks on "Agentic AI in Banking" for risk management and spoke at the Global Fintech Fest about the future of money and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
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Career

Work history

2-2024
AI Transformation Specialist - Agentic AI, AI, Low Code, Emerging Tech and Innovation
Tech Mahindra
7-2019 - 1-2024
CTO, Head of Gen AI , AIML | Data Science, Engineering | Low Code, Automation | R&D
Confidential
1-2018 - 7-2019
VP, Head of Intelligent Automation - AI & Automation
Mashreq Bank
3-2015 - 2-2017
Director and Head of Practices - Digital Transformation (BFSI)
Mindtree
Digital Transformation Advisor - SEAC
PwC Singapore
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2015 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
Artificial intelligence: implications for business strategy
MIT Sloan School of Management
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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