Anand Timmachipuram

Anand Timmachipuram is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the life sciences and technology sectors, notably serving as the Gen. AI Strategy Lead at Cognizant from November 2007 to January 2024. This role involved spearheading the development and implementation of generative AI strategies across the enterprise. Anand has built and managed relationships with executive leaders while serving as a Commercial Advisor for major pharmaceutical companies including Novartis and Sanofi. Additionally, Anand has been a thought leader in advanced analytics within R&D, led significant transformations in commercial operations, and advised on technology strategies in the life insurance sector. Educational qualifications include an MBA in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and a B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.