Ram Patnaik

Ram Patnaik is a seasoned professional in data, analytics, and AI services, currently serving as the Director at NTT DATA since November 2024, leading strategic engagements with major clients and defining modern data architectures. With extensive experience at IBM from September 2003 to December 2024, Ram occupied various roles including Client Engineering Data & AI Solution Architect, Associate Partner, and MDM & Big Data Competency Leader, successfully managing multi-million-dollar programs and driving significant revenue growth. Ram's technical expertise encompasses data transformations, cloud migrations, and the implementation of innovative data solutions, alongside a strong foundation in education, holding an MBA from The Ohio State University with a focus on Business Analytics, Lean, and Six Sigma.