About me
Vignesh Kumar is a seasoned Technology leader with over 20 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Analytics, strategic consulting and Product & Pricing. He is currently the Director of APJC Commerce at Cisco, where he spearheads efforts to identify and resolve complex problems Digitally in the Cisco Commerce Platform.
Vignesh Kumar mentors AI startups, providing expert guidance in identifying high-impact use cases, achieving product-market fit, and selecting the right AI tech stack. With a focus on strategic growth, he helps founders craft effective go-to-market strategies, enabling them to scale their innovations successfully.
He is also actively building an AI community with the mission of bridging the gap between AI experts and everyday individuals. His goal is to make AI concepts accessible and easy to understand, empowering people from all backgrounds to learn and engage with cutting-edge technologies.
With a strong background in cloud computing (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), Vignesh has led and contributed to various SaaS transformation projects across VMware, Oracle, and Dell, driving innovation, agility, and efficiency in new service and product introductions, hybrid offers, and pricing models.
He is a TEDx speaker and a co-author of the World Wealth Report and the Asia Pacific Wealth Report, sharing his insights and expertise on the startup ecosystem, technology trends, leadership concepts, and wealth management.
Vignesh holds a postgraduate diploma in management from the S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research and a Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate from Stanford University School of Engineering. He is passionate about mentoring young professionals, travelling, and maintaining his blog.
