Name: Mr. Sudin Baraokar
Company & job title: AI & Digital Transformation Advisor (Ex SBI Barclays IBM GE)
Founder of “Deep Tech Startups”
Little about your professional journey
I am Computer Engineer from the University of Mumbai. Have been with very large and iconic companies like GE, IBM, Barclays, SBI in various Technology roles with the most recent as Head of Innovation at SBI and Barclays. Previously was Enterprise Architect and Global Delivery Direct Managing Executive at IBM. Senior System Analyst and Engineer for Digital Cockpit Transformation at GE Industrial Systems
I Have Worked on 70+ Technologies and Platforms – AI, ML Ops, Cloud, Data Engineering, Data Science, Blockchain, IOT, Analytics Go Digital, Emerging Tech Architecture and Fin-Tech, Sandboxes, Innovation Platforms.
Have implemented YONO (SBI) Banking Super App – The world first Mobile App with AI and Autonomic Features. I Have implemented the world largest Core Banking System Transformation in SBI at 24K TPS, 2 billion Transaction Daily, to cover over 500 million Customers and 700 million Accounts. Have built the Global Innovation Platform in Barclays. Developed Digital Cockpit for General Electric
Avid Golfer, Charity Volunteer, Singer, Researcher on Future Tech, Sports, Economics, History and Music
Your current role/position?
Currently, I am an Independent IT Strategist, Advisor, Mentor and Product Development Consultant to Global 500 Orgs, SMBs, Startups, Academia
Have Trained over 1 million Working Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Faculty, Students in AI, Blockchain, Digital Transformation and Emerging Tech.
Who has influenced you the most in life and why?
Entrepreneurs and Technology Startup Founders like Thomas Watson, Steve Jobs, Jensen Huang, Jack Ma, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Scientists like Thomas Edison, Nikolai Tesla, Albert Einstein, Carl Sagan.
The biggest challenges you have faced in your life
Changing and transforming Large Organisation Cultures. Overcame them through Continuous edification of Emerging Tech and highlighted on how Technical Vitality of the entire Workforce can increase through continuous Inovation and Collaboration.
what are some valuable lessons you’ve learned throughout your career?
Keep Learning, DIY – Do it Yourself, Stay Healthy and Fit (play regularly golf), keep mentoring the younglings and keep challenging yourself everyday.
What’s the most significant hurdle brands face when navigating the digital landscape?
Biggest challenge is how to cope up with the Regtech (Regulatory Tech), Customer and Data Privacy, Ethical and Responsible social messaging.
What do you do in your free time?
Read, Research, Sing, eat healthy food slowly and play golf.
What key qualities or skills do you think are essential for success as an entrepreneur/chief officer?
This is a once in a life time opportunity for Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs and CIO/CTO to take the plunge into the world of AI, Digital Transformation and Emerging Tech. The economic value add will be 100X over the next 15-20 years. Mentor and encourage Younglings and leave a great Legacy for yourself.
