Saurabh Chakraborty

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Senior Director & Head - AI Engineering at McDonald's

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Saurabh is the Senior Director & Head of AI Engineering at McDonalds, where he spearheads the global AI strategy to innovate the QSR industry. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, he is described by colleagues as a dynamic, visionary, and high-energy leader with deep expertise in AI and data science.

He is a founding member and sits on the board of the IIBA Bangalore Chapter, where he mentors aspiring and senior Business Analysts. He is passionate about technology touching users at a human level, exploring concepts like Experiential Retailing to create more personal and engaging buyer experiences.

Early in his career, he contributed to ISROs Project BlueCode, a collaboration with NASA, by helping improve data processing algorithms for the Mars Rover.

Personality Overview

Fast-Paced

Vision Oriented

Direct & Candid

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

AI in QSR
Leads AI strategy and innovation at McDonald's to redefine customer experiences and operational efficiency in the quick-service restaurant industry.
Mentoring Professionals
Serves on the board of the IIBA Bangalore Chapter, where one of his core responsibilities is to mentor both aspiring and senior Business Analysts.
Experiential Retailing
Authored a publication on leveraging Augmented Reality to create more engaging and human-centric retail experiences, moving beyond traditional e-commerce.

Media Appearances

Saurabh Chakraborty Appointed as Senior Director & Head of AI Engineering at McDonald's. Featured in C XO Digital Pulse

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Saurabh Chakraborty appointed as Senior Director & Head of AI Engineering at McDonald's. Featured in HR Today India

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Saurabh Chakraborty - AI Engineering at McDonald's - The Org. Featured in The Org

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Work History

9-2025
Senior Director & Head - AI Engineering at McDonald's
5-2024 - 7-2025
VP & Head - AI at SmartSoC Solutions Pvt Ltd
7-2014 - 4-2024
AVP & Head - Emerging Tech & AI/ML at Valtech
7-2011 - 10-2012
Head - Cloud Computing Group at Fujitsu Consulting India
8-2010
Board of Directors at IIBA

Education

Master of Technology - MTech from Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
Masters from RV College Of Engineering

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Insights For Selling To Saurabh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Saurabh is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Saurabh

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Saurabh move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Saurabh take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Saurabh

Personality Compatibility


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