Murali Vridhachalam

Murali Vridhachalam is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in data management, cloud technology, and artificial intelligence. At Gilead Sciences, Murali served as VP and IT Head of Cloud, Data, and AI, leading a global team of over 500 professionals in transformative initiatives and analytics solutions. Previously, Murali held key positions at IBM, including Distinguished Engineer at Watson Health and Executive Director roles focusing on Enterprise Data, Hybrid Cloud, and Big Data strategies, contributing significantly to revenue growth and governance compliance. Holding a Master's degree in Computer Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Annamalai University, Murali has been recognized for technical excellence and innovation throughout a distinguished career.