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Prashant Pradhan

Questioner · DISC type c
Vice President and CTO at IBM
📍 United States

Prashant is the Global CTO for Strategic Sales at IBM Consulting, leveraging a distinguished career that began as a Research Scientist at IBMs T.J. Watson Research Center. With a PhD from Stony Brook University and multiple nanodegrees in fields like autonomous driving, he excels at connecting deep technology with global business strategy and sales.

Outside of his executive role, Prashant is a passionate advocate for STEM education, taking a personal interest in making complex topics accessible to younger generations. His enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology is evident in his continuous learning and interest in advancements like advanced robotics and artificial intelligence.

Unique fact: He holds nanodegrees in deep learning, autonomous driving, and bioinformatics, showcasing a deep commitment to lifelong, hands-on learning.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Vice President and CTO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Prashant shows up

Cautious & Analytical
Price-Sensitive
Value Seeker

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Priorities

Topics Prashant cares about

Enterprise AI Strategy
He has led IBM's Watson (AI) business in the past and speaks on applying cognitive and cloud platforms to solve complex enterprise problems.
Autonomous Driving
Holds a nanodegree in Self-Driving Cars, indicating a deep personal and technical interest in the field of autonomous systems.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Vice President and CTO
IBM
8-2018 - 7-2024
Vice President and CTO, Asia Pacific
IBM
8-2017 - 7-2018
CTO, IBM India South Asia
IBM
2-2017 - 8-2017
Executive Director, Watson and Cloud
IBM
1-2016 - 1-2017
Watson business leader, IBM India South Asia
IBM
In the press

Media appearances

Interview with Dr. Prashant Pradhan, CTO, IBM, India‑South Asia. Featured in NASSCOM Community
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Expert Analytics career advice – Prashant Pradhan, IBM. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1996 - 2001
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Stony Brook University
1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
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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