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Arun Divakaran

Chennai, India

Arun has more than 3 decades of experience providing advisory
and consulting services across industries that includes
Industrial, Healthcare and Lifesciences. In IBM he focusses on
partnering with Global Capability/Technology Centres,
providing consulting & advisory services in setting up Global
Centre of Excellence (GCoE). He has been a trusted advisor in
the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Cyber security,
Industry 4.0 etc.
Prior to IBM, Arun worked with EY, Accenture Consulting,
Cognizant and Siemens

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: India
Speaking Topics: GCC, AI, Cyberseurity

Arun Divakaran	Points
Academic	0
Author	4
Influencer	51
Speaker	0
Entrepreneur	0
Total	55

Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.

Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Areas of Expertise

AI 30.01

Coaching 30.08

Cybersecurity 30.08

Education 30.08

Industry Experience

Publications & Experience

4 Author Newsletters

"Transforming India's Global Technology Centers: From Operational Excellence to Innovation Hubs"
LinkedIn
September 27, 2024

India has become a prominent destination for Global Technology Centres, with many organizations leveraging the country’s vast talent pool and cost advantages to establish large-scale operations. However, despite the impressive numbers and capacity, a significant gap exists between the current state of these GTCs and their potential to evolve into true global innovation hubs. Many centres remain focused on operational execution and cost efficiency, rather than strategic innovation and high-impact value creation.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

Forging Strategic Alliance- The role of GCC’s and IT service providers as collaborative partners
LinkedIn
September 17, 2024

The partnership between Global Technology Centres and IT service providers is undergoing a transformation. From being mere staffing partners in operational support and cost optimization the focus is moving towards delivering innovation, value-added services and aligning closely with the business objectives of GCCs.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

Generative AI in Clinical Trials: Opportunities for Lifesciences R&D GCC’s
LinkedIn
September 13, 2024

Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize the clinical trial landscape offering innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes. Global Contract Research Organizations (R&D GCCs) can harness Gen AI in various ways to optimize their operations and deliver better results for their parent organization

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Tags: Cybersecurity

Mia and her GEN AI Friend
Linkedin
August 30, 2024

Generative AI has the potential to significantly influence children in various ways, shaping their learning experiences, creativity, and social interactions. AI can positively influence children by enhancing their learning, fostering creativity, and teaching them the importance of balance and critical thinking

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Tags: AI, Coaching, Education