Gartner Expert

Rajesh Kandaswamy

Distinguished VP Analyst

Rajesh Kandaswamy is a Distinguished VP Analyst and Fellow serving technology-based businesses. He focuses on strategic guidance for product leaders and technology executives on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), especially on generative AI, foundation models, large language models, and machine learning. He specializes in the strategic applications of these technologies including how to create business value, apply new business & economic models, develop products & services, build competitive advantages, and spur innovation. Mr. Kandaswamy leads a research initiative on publishing the top trends impacting technology providers. He is a frequent speaker on these topics and has been often quoted in leading publications.

Previous experience

In his career earlier, Mr. Kandaswamy has held senior leadership roles in managing financial services technology at Citigroup and Bearing Point.

Professional background

Citigroup

Senior Vice President - Mobile Programs

Bearing Point

Senior Manager

Scient/SBI

Technology Manager

Areas of coverage

Artificial Intelligence

Product/Service Organization and Leadership

Product/Service Design and Creation

Emerging Technologies and Trends Impact on Products and Services

Executive Leadership: Artificial Intelligence

Education

M.B.A., University of Michigan

B.E., Computer Science, University of Chennai, India

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

1What are the key trends, applications and market landscape of artificial intelligence, generative AI, foundation models and large language models?

2What should be by my strategy and marketing be for artificial intelligence, generative AI, foundation models and large language models?

3What are the key trends, applications and market landscape of blockchain (and web3, NFTs, tokenization, smart contracts, distributed ledger)?

4What are the top trends impacting technology and service providers?