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Pragati Kumar Patro

Examiner · DISC type sc
Head of Information Technology (CIO) at Orchid Pharma
📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Pragati is a results-driven CIO and Head of IT with over 29 years of experience shaping the technology landscape within the pharmaceutical industry. He excels in enterprise-wide digital transformation, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Berhampur University.

Outside of his executive duties, Pragati is deeply committed to his professional community. He actively participates in the CIO Association, engaging in leadership symposiums and discussions on evolving industry challenges. He shows a clear passion for continuous learning, particularly around emerging technologies like enterprise AI.

He has dedicated over 18 years of his distinguished career to leading the IT organization at Orchid Pharma.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Head of Information Technology (CIO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Personality Overview

How Pragati shows up

Overcautious
Status Quo Seeker
Tough To Convince

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.

Priorities

Topics Pragati cares about

Enterprise AI Strategy
Recently completed an "Enterprise AI Leadership Masterclass" and focuses on aligning AI infrastructure with business impact, showing a keen interest in practical applications.
Pharma IT Compliance
A core area of his expertise, focusing on Data Integrity solutions compliant with USFDA and GMP standards, critical for the life sciences industry.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Head of Information Technology (CIO)
Orchid Pharma
9-2013 - 3-2022
DGM IT (CIO)
Orchid Pharma
2-2007 - 9-2013
Head Infrastructure
Orchid Pharma
3-2003 - 2-2007
Manager - IT
iSOFT R&D private Limited
9-1998 - 3-2003
Senior System Administrator
Srm Systems And Software
In the press

Media appearances

Mr Pragati Kumar Patro, DGM IT, Orchid Pharma Limited. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1995 - 1996
Advance Diploma Software Engineer
Aptech Computer Education
1992 - 1995
B.SC (Math)
Berhampur University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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