Title: Group Partner Executive of Data and AI Ecosystems
Company: Capgemini
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Sreekumar “Sree” Vadakkepat, group partner executive of data and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystems at Capgemini, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in information technology.
With over two decades of experience to his credit, Mr. Vadakkepat has established a successful career in information technology, specializing in strategic business development within the corporate sector. Since 2023, he has excelled as group partner executive for the data and AI ecosystem at Capgemini. Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, delivering innovative solutions to enable businesses to achieve their strategic goals. The company specializes in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. His tenure with Capgemini includes roles such as global partner executive for data, AI, and cybersecurity ecosystems from 2022 to 2023, global partner executive for CX ecosystems in group strategic initiatives and partnerships from 2017 to 2021l partner ecosystem lead for Capgemini Invent from 2015 to 2017; principal executive from 2013 to 2014, business development director for EMC II strategic partnerships in 2012, and senior executive positions in alliance management and business development from 2007 to 2011.
Mr. Vadakkepat also held positions as director of business development for the hi-tech and TME industry at Tech Mahindra from 1999 to 2007 and consultant at Tata Consultancy Services from 1997 to 1999. He also serves on the board of directors for startups in cybersecurity and sports, including a focus on pickleball. Laying an educational foundation, he earned a certificate in quality assurance in IT from the Quality Assurance Institute in 1998, a certificate of global business leadership from Harvard Business School in 2007 and completed executive leadership and management programs at the Serge Kampf Capgemini Campus, Les Fontaines, in 2014.
Mr. Vadakkepat has also contributed to the field by authoring “MS Fabric Data and AI Conference: GenAI and Sustainability” in 2024 and co-authoring “Explore How Capgemini Mobile Secure Solution with AirWatch by VMware Advances Enterprise Mobility Management,” presented at VMworld in 2014. He has also dedicated his time as a global director for the International Pickleball Federation since 2023, strategic investor advisor for The HUB Pickleball since 2023, co-founder of San Jose Pickleball Club since 2019, and ambassador for the USA Pickleball Association since 2020. He also serves as a global diplomat for the International Federation of Pickleball.
Reflecting on his path, Mr. Vadakkepat’s most notable achievement was his involvement with EMC VMware, contributing to the development of virtualization technologies during the early days of cloud computing. He attributes his success to his upbringing, which fostered cultural adaptability and relationship-building skills. In light of his impressive undertakings, he was recognized as one of Capgemini’s Top Voices in 2016. Looking to the future, he plans to remain active for at least another decade, with continued contributions to technology and sports. As a judge for the Sports Technology Awards in the UK, he evaluates advancements in sports facilities for organizations like the NBA, ICC, and Formula One. His ultimate vision includes furthering his volunteer efforts and deepening his involvement in technology’s impact on sports. In advising aspiring professionals, he emphasizes that failures offer the most valuable lessons, advocating for a “fail fast” approach to quickly recover, learn, and reorient for future success.
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