Kumara Ramu currently serves as Associate Director - Projects at Cognizant since May 2024. Prior to this role, Kumara was Head of Digital Transformation and Quality Engineering at Smart IT Frame LLC from July 2023 to April 2024, where responsibilities included leading digital transformation initiatives across various sectors such as Defense, Banking, and Healthcare, while utilizing advanced technologies including Generative AI and Cyber Security. From January 2005 to July 2023, Kumara worked at Tata Consultancy Services in multiple capacities, culminating in the position of Delivery Manager, overseeing significant projects that involved Quality Engineering transformation and establishing a Test Center of Excellence. Earlier experience includes roles at HCL Technologies as a Graduate Engineer. Kumara holds an MS in Computer Systems from the University of Mysore and a B Sc in PMCS from Yuvaraj's College, Mysore University.