Unmesh Kulkarni — CTO
I lead AI Technology direction and AI tech partnerships at Tredence. My team works with some of the world's biggest and most impactful organizations to build, deploy and operate Generative AI, Agentic and multi-agent systems, and LLM-powered applications to drive better human & business outcomes. In my current role as the CTO for AI at Tredence, I also own the technology relationships with our partners including AWS, Azure, Google, and AI & data platforms such as Databricks & Snowflake.I have over 15 years of experience in Engineering, product strategy & management, technology, and SDLC. I have a successful track record of delivering AI-powered solutions and Cloud products using AI/ML. My current focus is on application of AI Agents for transformational improvement in Developer Productivity and SDLC 2.0 with LLMs.My primary areas of work are AI, ML, IaaS/SaaS, Data (Storage & Analytics), and Enterprise Software. I love being at the intersection of hands-on technical expertise and strategic experience of leading large technology and product teams. I hold an MBA from Wharton, Masters in CS from IIT and multiple AI/ML certifications from Stanford.- Advised Fortune 500 firms on AI & Tech strategy, product vision, AI deployments, new market development, strategic growth (build/ buy / partner), M&A.- Led growth of Conversational AI platform & product at LivePerson & helped drive AI & Automation deployments are multiple large enterprises - Financial institutions, Retailers & Telcos, etc.- Cofounded Stellar AI, a tech-enabled Gen AI/Data services company. - Led Business Marketing at Seagate Cloud business to drive 2X growth to $1.6B+ - Owned Product vision & execution to grow SaaS data security business to $100M+ ARR- Am an effective team leader adept at attracting, developing and growing talent to deliver award winning products & services
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and AI expert with extensive experience in enterprise solutions and product management.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Experience: 23 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Ai
- Cloud Computing
- Generative Ai
- Product Management
- Conversational Ai
- Product Strategy
- Product Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Cloud Strategy
- Strategic Consulting
- M&a Execution
- Engineering Management
- Product Delivery
- Software Delivery
- Architecture
Career Highlights
- Led AI technology direction at Tredence.
- Cofounded Stellar AI, recognized by Snowflake.
- Advised Fortune 500 firms on AI strategy.
Work Experience
Tredence Inc.
SVP of AI (CTO for AI & Partnerships) (2 yrs)
Stellar
Chief Technology Officer (10 mos)
LivePerson
Vice President Of Products - Conversational AI & Automation (1 yr 5 mos)
Adobe
Product and Product Marketing - Strategy & Operations (2 yrs 7 mos)
Seagate Technology
VP of Products at EVault / Sr. Director of Product, Cloud & Hyperscale at Seagate (5 yrs 6 mos)
Bain & Company
Senior Strategy Consultant in Technology, Media & Telecom (2 yrs)
MegaPath / Covad Communications
Vice President / Director, Engineering and Product Delivery (5 yrs 7 mos)
Persistent Systems Inc.
Engineering Manager / Senior Architect (1 yr)
Senior Developer / Software Architect (4 yrs 1 mo)
Technical University, Aachen
Research Fellow (1 yr)
Education
MBA at The Wharton School
M.Tech. at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
B.Tech. at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
