Kishore Garakipati is an accomplished IT leader with extensive experience in digital transformation, enterprise resource planning, and project management across various industries. Currently, Kishore serves as an IT Leader in the medical sector, focusing on Siemens OpCenter MES initiatives and overseeing SAP S4/Hana deployment. Previously, as ISA R&D IT Leader, Kishore led a significant PLM implementation, guiding over 100 team members to successful completion. Kishore's background also includes notable roles at Mercury Marine, where leadership in PMO operations was demonstrated, and at KPIT, where a $3 million digital transformation project was executed. With a solid foundation in engineering, Kishore's educational achievements include a B.E. in Industrial Engineering and specialized diplomas in Tool Design and Mechanical Engineering.