Prakash Kota — CEO

Prakash Kota serves as Chief Information Officer at UKG and leads the company’s enterprise technology strategy, business applications, employee experience, and enterprise data. Prakash drives his technology vision in alignment with UKG’s business and data strategy to transform the employee and customer experience for the company’s next phase of growth. Prakash is a visionary leader, passionate about fostering a culture where technology enables employees to do their best work. He continues to strengthen UKG’s reputation as a leading software provider helping organizations around the world tackle unique workforce challenges while delivering intelligent experiences that simplify and enrich every step of the work journey. Prior to joining UKG, Prakash was senior vice president and CIO at Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. In his 20-year tenure, he led a multi-faceted enterprise strategy supporting Autodesk’s global growth and operational scale. He oversaw the company’s enterprise data platforms, infrastructure and cloud engineering, and digital transformation initiatives, including global customer operations. Prakash holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Oklahoma State University and a bachelor’s in electronics and communication from the University of Madras. A recognized industry leader, Prakash received the Bay Area CIO Global Orbie award, was featured twice on Forbes’ CIO Next list, and was named a Top 100 CIO by the National Diversity Council.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS executive with a strong focus on enterprise technology and data strategy.

Location: Fremont, California, United States

Experience: 21 yrs 3 mos