Chiru Bhavansikar is a highly respected technology leader, recognized as one of the most impactful Chief AI Officers of 2024 by AIM Research. With over two decades of experience, he has been instrumental in conceptualizing, strategizing, and commercializing Cloud, Data, and AI solutions. He pioneered Australia’s first cloud-computing platform, developed Deloitte’s AI Financial Forecasting platform, and played a key role in the creation of Cloudera Director. At Deloitte and PwC, he led AI capability expansion and was a sought-after speaker at major industry events like Cloudera’s Annual Conferences and Google NEXT. His achievements include the President’s Award from Michael Dell and the Value for Client Recognition award from Deloitte Canada CEO. Additionally, he provided strategic consultation to Google on Data Governance and Partner Management strategies.