Baskar Duraikannu

Baskar Duraikannu currently serves as Vice President of AI & Data, Solution Engineering, and Supply Chain functions at GEP Worldwide, a position commenced in August 2024. Prior to this role, Baskar held the position of AVP - Technology Advisory and Consulting at Persistent Systems from May 2023 to August 2024. Baskar's extensive experience includes serving as Chief Technology Officer and Principal & Head of Engineering at Mezocliq LLC from July 2012 to May 2023, and Vice President of Engineering at iQor between January 2011 and July 2012. Earlier in the career, Baskar worked with Cognizant in various roles including Engineering Manager and Senior Software Engineer from June 1998 to December 2010. Baskar holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras, where education was completed from 1994 to 1998.