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Syamlal Nair

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Director of IT at H&R Block India
📍 Thiruvananthapuram Taluk, India

Syamlal Nair is a Global IT Director and Principal AI Lead at H&R Block with over 23 years of experience in large-scale digital transformations. His expertise spans Agile, Cloud, DevOps, and AI, and he is a Six Sigma Black Belt. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, empathetic, and rare talent who balances results with relationships.

Deeply passionate about people, technology, and storytelling, Syamlal focuses on empowering teams to grow and innovate. He leads H&R Block Indias Innovation Space and social media team, and conducts leadership training workshops, reflecting his commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a collaborative culture.

He is the author of the book "Leading with AI: Leading People and Machines to win together" and is a recipient of the "Best of Block Award," the highest individual honor at H&R Block.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Director of IT
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Thiruvananthapuram Taluk, India
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AI in Leadership
Authored the book "Leading with AI," providing a framework for leaders to empower teams and deliver value by integrating artificial intelligence.
Digital Transformation
Has over two decades of experience leading transformations using Agile, Cloud, and DevOps methodologies for global Fortune 500 organizations.
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Work history

9-2023
Director of IT
H&R Block India
11-2021 - 9-2023
Agile/Devops/Innovation Coach and Technology Manager
H&R Block India
7-2017 - 11-2021
Account Manager / Delivery Manager III - Albertsons, Prologis
UST
3-2015 - 6-2017
Delivery Manager II - Anthem Blue Cross
UST
1-2011 - 2-2015
IT Manager/Scrum Master/Delivery Manager I/ (USA) - Anthem Blue Cross
UST
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Education
2000 - 2004
Bachelor's degree
University of Kerala
12-1990 - 1-1998
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