He has strong academic foundations in information technology and its business applications having worked closely with customers to understand their pain areas and aspirations that technology should aim to solve. The projects he delivered within the defense engineering division at the Indian Army and for strategic clients at IBM led to a high social impact improving the experience, and lives of both employees and consumers ranging from Indian soldiers deployed in forward areas in harsh conditions to global users across banking, insurance, and airlines. The large-scale cloud services that he delivered at IBM not only lowered total costs of ownership for businesses but also ensured a high level of customer satisfaction leveraging inherent operational flexibility, responsiveness, and greater possibilities of collaboration amongst teams through a mix of public, private, and hybrid cloud solutions.

Having completed his MBA focused on AI and emerging technologies at the prestigious USC Marshall School of Business, he is currently managing application modernization projects for county government agencies in the Greater Los Angeles area. Sushil Kumar’s deep knowledge and unique perspectives have made him a sought-after thought leader in technology program management and digital transformation. His special blend of technical expertise, business acumen, management skills, and social conscience motivate others in the industry, and his achievements will continue to inspire and shape the future of technology for years to come.