Dr Anandhi Vivek Dhukaram

CEO & Founder at Esdha

Solihull, United Kingdom

Meet me, your trusted advisor for AI readiness and AI transformation. With over 23 years of experience as a FinTech, Healthcare, and Government AI innovation leader, I am passionate about ????empowering the future with AI literacy, one person at a time.

As a senior strategic advisor, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help organisations accelerate AI readiness grounded in real-world use cases & best practices. My proven track record of driving successful transformations for companies across industries (NHS, Barclays, Accenture, DWP) speaks for itself, with a focus on empowering teams & building a culture of innovation.

My academic credentials, including a PhD in cognitive systems engineering, an MBA, & an MIT certification, combined with my technical & business expertise, enable me to drive scalable & sustainable AI transformation. Specialising in human-centred AI innovation & AI transformation for complex socio-technical systems, I am committed to identifying the right AI use cases for AI transformation.

My Approach to AI Readiness & AI Transformation
I believe that cultural change is at the core of driving successful AI transformations. My approach is grounded in creating a data-centred culture of innovation. I work closely with organisations to understand & address their specific cultural challenges for AI readiness & AI transformation, & create a strategic roadmap that helps them navigate for AI readiness & AI transformation. Additionally, I provide AI literacy training & workshops to build high-performance teams & empower the next generation of AI leaders.

Recent AI Readiness & AI Transformation Assignments
• First National Bank: AI readiness & AI transformation training & workshops for 200+ executives.
• Aramco Executives: AI transformation skills to effectively manage AI.
• Executive MBA’s at various universities. Focus: How to prepare organisations for AI readiness & transformation.

Testimonials
"I thoroughly enjoyed your training and learnt so much. It is also very inspirational to see your passion for AI advancements."
"Thank you for such a knowledgeable workshop on AI use cases."

AI Speaker
Finovate Europe, London AI Summit, World AI Conference & others. Workshops at Microsoft, HP & Stanford.

Contact me
I help organisations avoid common failures/pitfalls & achieve tangible results quickly. So, whether you're looking to accelerate your organisation's AI readiness or transform your business using AI, my unique blend of academic & industry experience can help you achieve your goals quickly & effectively.

Available For: Advising, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Solihull
Speaking Topics: AI Failures, AI Readiness, AI Transformation, AI Innovation, AI Strategy, Responsible AI Innovation & Design