Narayanan Subramaniam has extensive experience in the technology and health sectors, currently serving as an Associate Partner at IBM since December 2021. Prior to this role, Narayanan held various positions at Cognizant Technology Solutions, including Associate Director and Director, from November 2010 onwards, as well as Senior Manager from October 2004 to June 2010. Narayanan's experience also includes a tenure as a Program Manager at AstraZeneca between 2006 and 2009, and as a Consultant at both SAP from 2002 to 2004 and Kaashyap Technologies Limited from 1999 to 2001. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Blues and Rock from the University of Pink Floyd and a Bachelor's degree in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology from Bangalore University.