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Santosh Vakil

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Executive AI Architect at Cisco
📍 Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States

Santosh is an AI Executive Advisor at Cisco with over 15 years of experience translating advanced technologies like AI and Machine Learning into tangible business value. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®, he specializes in co-creating AI strategies with enterprise clients to address challenges in security, operational efficiency, and IT modernization.

Outside of his core executive functions, Santosh has contributed to the discourse on artificial intelligence through publications. He enjoys articulating complex topics, such as the role of chatbots in the insurance industry and the future of conversational AI, making technology accessible to a wider audience.

He is the recipient of the prestigious CEO Excellence Award from his time at Genpact Digital.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Executive AI Architect
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States
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Enterprise AI Strategy
His role at Cisco is centered on leading strategic AI conversations and co-developing high-value use cases with enterprise clients to align with their business goals.
AI-driven Transformation
He has a stated passion for turning advanced technologies like AI, Machine Learning, and Automation into real-world business value for large organizations.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Executive AI Architect
Cisco
7-2024 - 3-2025
Client Partner - AI Solutions
Brane Group
7-2022 - 7-2024
Digital Transformation Leader (AI Solutions/Kanverse.ai) - AI Solutions
Jade Global
2-2021 - 7-2022
Director of Projects & Client Engagement - AI Solutions
Koïos Intelligence
3-2018 - 2-2021
Manager - Projects & Client Engagement- AI Solutions (BFSI Domain)
Genpact
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Education
2009 - 2011
Master of Science (M.S.)
University of Surrey
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
Don Bosco Institute of Technology (D.B.I.T)
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