Charan Gowda

Charan Gowda currently serves as the Chief Technology and AI Officer at Alpha Recon, where responsibilities include designing and executing an AI-powered SaaS risk intelligence platform. Prior experiences include positions as Head of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at Quanta Services, Inc., and Chief Information Officer at Mears Group, Inc., where Charan led extensive AI and modernization initiatives. Previously, roles at DCP Midstream and Tech Mahindra involved shaping enterprise architecture and digital transformation strategies, while early career experiences included IT management and software engineering roles at Key Energy Services and IBM Global Services India Pvt Ltd. Charan holds multiple degrees, including a Master's in Data Analytics from Penn State University and an MBA from Kuvempu University, along with specialized training in artificial intelligence and digital transformation.