Makarand Nargund has over two decades of experience in project and client management, currently serving as Associate Vice President at Infosys since September 2002. Makarand has held various leadership positions at Infosys, including Senior Director and Director of Client Services, focusing on offshore project management for critical clients in the oil and gas upstream sector. Prior experience at Tata Infotech involved roles ranging from Project Manager to Programmer Analyst, with responsibilities in software development and project leadership. Makarand holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management from Coventry University and an eCornell certification in Digital Transformation, along with a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Tatya Saheb Kore Institute of Engineering and Technology.