Mahavir Akkole

Mahavir Akkole is an accomplished technology leader with over 18 years of experience across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and high-tech. Currently serving as the Director - Chief Architect at Cognizant, Mahavir has been instrumental in transforming utility clients' S4 HANA and C4C journeys since April 2025. Prior to this role, Mahavir was the Lead Principal Solutions Architect at PUMA Group, responsible for S4 HANA transformation, and held senior leadership positions at Interplex and Cognizant Technology Solutions, where expertise in solutions architecture and IT strategy development was demonstrated. Mahavir's career also includes significant roles at Wipro Technologies, Tech Mahindra, L&T Infotech, and Sillicon Mountains (I) Ltd, showcasing a consistent track record of optimizing business processes and driving technological innovation. Academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from BITS Pilani and an MBA from DRK Management Studies, complemented by executive education from Carnegie Mellon University.