Abhi Ram
About Abhi Ram
Abhi Ram serves as the Global Vice President of Strategic Product Initiatives and Country Head at Cognite, a position he has held since 2023. With extensive experience in product development and technology leadership, he previously worked at Amazon Web Services and other prominent companies in various industries.
Work at Cognite
Abhi Ram serves as the Global Vice President of Strategic Product Initiatives and Country Head at Cognite. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic direction and product development efforts in the United States. His responsibilities include overseeing product initiatives that align with Cognite's vision and goals.
Previous Experience at Amazon Web Services
Prior to his current role, Abhi Ram worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the Global Head of AWS product/service development and integration from 2020 to 2023. He also held the position of Head of AWS product and engineering portfolio for EC2 from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at AWS involved significant contributions to product development and integration strategies.
Education and Certifications
Abhi Ram completed his high school education at Khrist Raja High School in Bettiah, Bihar, where he focused on Math and Science. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering/Industrial Management from Sir MVIT, which he attended from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, he has obtained several professional certifications, including AWS Cloud Practitioner, PMP, Scrum, Agile, and SAP.
Expertise in Cloud and Modernization
Abhi Ram possesses extensive expertise in cloud services, particularly in API, EDI, and migration workloads. He focuses on modernizing customer businesses through SaaS, DaaS, and PaaS solutions. His experience includes managing platforms across various industries such as Healthcare, FinTech, and e-Commerce, emphasizing data analytics, security, and risk management.
Advocacy for Diversity and Inclusion
Abhi Ram actively advocates for diversity and inclusion within the workplace. He fosters a culture of earning trust among cross-functional teams and executives. His leadership approach emphasizes collaboration and the importance of diverse perspectives in driving innovation and success.