Phani Karnati
About Phani Karnati
Phani Karnati is the Associate Director of Digital Capability Management at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in IT and digital solutions across various industries.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Phani Karnati is currently serving as the Associate Director of Digital Capability Management at Bristol Myers Squibb in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. In this role, Karnati is responsible for overseeing digital capability initiatives and ensuring they align with the overall strategic goals of the company. This includes the management of technology investments, services, and assets to maximize value realization for the organization.
Previous Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Phani Karnati worked as the Sr. Manager of Digital Capability Management & Solution Architecture at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2019 to 2021. During this period, he was instrumental in delivering significant digital solutions and enhancements that supported the company's IT enabling functions.
Career at Celgene
Phani Karnati has an extensive work history with Celgene, having held various roles over nearly a decade. He started as a Sr. Sharepoint Consultant from 2009 to 2014 in Berkeley Heights, NJ. This was followed by the positions of Manager - IT Enterprise Delivery (2014-2016), IT Manager - Salesforce.com Enterprise Services (2016-2018), and Senior Manager, IT - Digital Delivery (2018-2019) in Summit, NJ. Throughout his tenure at Celgene, Karnati focused on IT enterprise service delivery and digital innovations.
Work at Citigroup and Academia
Before joining Celgene, Phani Karnati worked as a SharePoint consultant at Citigroup in Long Island City, NY, for seven months in 2008. Prior to this, he developed his technical skills while working as a Web Developer for IT Services at Mississippi State University from 2006 to 2008. These experiences provided Karnati with a strong foundation in IT services and digital solutions.
Educational Background
Phani Karnati holds a Master's degree from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor's Degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. His academic background laid the groundwork for his career in technology and digital capability management.
Key Projects and Contributions
One of the key projects led by Phani Karnati at Bristol Myers Squibb involved the delivery of a new enterprise contract life cycle management (CLM) capability. This initiative, built on iCertis and AWS and integrated with platforms like SAP Ariba and Veeva Vault, is expected to deliver $4M in operational savings and avoid $3.5M in contract risk costs annually. Karnati's role in this project highlights his expertise in integrating digital solutions to optimize business operations.
Domain Experience and Expertise
Phani Karnati has robust domain experience in business functions, including Corporate Functions, R&D, Commercial, and Business Development/Global Alliances. He is proficient in processes and technology solutions that support these areas, combined with his ability to accelerate business digitization through innovative technologies. His focus on reliable, accessible, and secure information capabilities ensures the integrity and efficiency of digital operations.