Apr 2025 – Present · 11 mos

• A.B. Vijay Kumar, CTO for Delivery, leads enterprise-wide transformation, driving innovation across solution design, architecture governance, and delivery excellence. He spearheads the integration of Agentic/GenAI asset-based and IBM technology-driven delivery models, enhancing performance and scalability across global delivery centers.
• As Technical Executive Sponsor for key strategic clients, he plays a pivotal role in shaping solution strategies and delivering client value. Passionate about talent development, Vijay leads the Global Innovation Center Technical Leadership Team, mentors top technical talent, and fosters future-ready capabilities.
• In this role, he is now focused on reimagining how software and platforms are developed, deployed, and managed—leveraging Generative AI/AgenticAI and asset-based delivery to accelerate enterprise transformation.

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

• In addition to his full time role as CTO for IBM Consulting Delivery, AB also serves as Chief Technology Officer for the strategic IBM+AWS partnership, architecting the technology strategy for one of the industry's most significant cloud alliances. He defines and executes the comprehensive technology roadmap that aligns IBM's consulting capabilities with AWS's cloud services portfolio. As a member of the AWS Advisory Panel for Agentic AI and Operations, he provides strategic counsel on emerging AI technologies and operational frameworks that shape enterprise automation, positioning him at the forefront of next-generation developments impacting millions of customers globally.
• AB collaborates with IBM's offering teams across consulting, technology services, and solution development to align IBM's assets with AWS's strategic direction. He orchestrates cross-functional initiatives that integrate IBM's industry expertise and proprietary tools with AWS's cloud services, creating differentiated joint solutions. His responsibilities include working with diverse teams for IBM technical due diligence, establishing architectural standards, leading go-to-market strategies, and fostering innovation labs. Under his leadership, the partnership has evolved beyond traditional cloud migration to encompass AI-driven operations, hybrid cloud management, and enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.

Nov 2022 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Hybrid Cloud Services at IBM, AB leads the technical strategy and innovation for IBM’s hybrid cloud consulting services. In this role, AB oversees the development and implementation of advanced technologies that integrate on-premise systems with public and private cloud platforms. With extensive expertise in cloud architecture, security, and AI-driven automation, AB ensures that IBM's services meet the dynamic and complex needs of enterprise clients. AB works closely with cross-functional teams, partners, and customers to drive digital transformation, streamline operations, and deliver scalable, secure, and flexible cloud environments. Additionally, AB plays a pivotal role in shaping IBM’s broader cloud strategy, identifying emerging technologies, and ensuring the company stays competitive in the rapidly growing hybrid cloud market.

Oct 2019 – Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Chief architect for OpenShift Everywhere - Responsible for building the OpenShift Innovation Lab, where we deliver various reference implementations, And delivery FOAK OpenShift, IBM Cloud & IBM CloudPak projects

Dec 2018 – Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• Hybrid Cloud Management Services - is the largest business unit in IBM Services. In this role - AB is responsible in driving technology innovation, NextGen Software engineering and Platform Engineering practices, and delivery of large accounts across the industry - across the technology stack, with focus on Multi-Cloud/Hybrid/Red Hat. He is responsible to transform the AMS, by bringing in new age engineering practices. Drive the change through Cloud Application Services Delivery Unit (formally called Application Innovation Lab). AB is responsible for building the CAS delivery based on the garage practices & is responsible for the overall technical delivery.

Oct 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

• In this Role, AB is responsible for defining & executing the technology strategy, building a strong pool of tech consultants and architects to support strategy, solution & delivery of IBM Mobile Advice, IBM Mobile App development & Mobile@Scale

Apr 2015 – Oct 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Lead a team of 300+ delivering various apple native apps, integrating them with the backend client systems. Responsible for building, managing and providing technical thought leadership for the Development Center (Apple Garage)

Jul 2014 – Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos

• In this role, AB is responsible in defining and executing the technology strategy for Apple IBM Partnership. Identifying remerging trends, and defining industry solutions, Define Architectures, Guidelines for implementing MobileFirst for iOS Solutions

Dec 2008 – Jul 2014 · 5 yrs 7 mos

• Expanded the role, to lead Industrial sector, as a technical leader - reporting into the Industrial Sector leader. Industrial Sector covered Automotive, Chemical & Petroleum, Aerospace, Electronics. Responsible for defining, implementing technology strategy, focusing one emerging technology and industrial solutions.

May 2006 – Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• Lead the automotive sector, as a technical lead. Responsible for defining and implementing the technical strategy, that helped IBM in building skills, capabilities and solutions in emerging technologies such as Connected Car, IOT, Telematics, Smarter Manufacturing solutions. Create a significant impact in sales & delivery of automotive solutions to various clients. Worked with all the large global automotive companies, both at client site and offshore. Built a strong technical community, focused and aligned to automotive domain. Recognised as a global SME in Connected Cars, IOT and Smarter Manufacturing.

Aug 1997 – May 2006 · 8 yrs 9 mos

• Worked as developer, technical leader and architect in various complex systems integration projects, web portal projects and building complex solutions on Java, J2EE, .NET, CORBA, C++ for various clients (Wonderware, British Airways etc). Worked in US, UK at client site.