Srinivas Divakarla
About Srinivas Divakarla
Srinivas Divakarla is the Vice President of Digital Services at Hitachi Vantara, where he has worked since 2022. He previously held various leadership roles at Cognizant for 23 years, focusing on digital competencies and innovative consumer interaction models.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Srinivas Divakarla serves as the Vice President of Digital Services at Hitachi Vantara, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, he is responsible for delivering next-generation digital solutions that leverage AI and machine learning insights for global enterprises and new-age digital ventures. His role involves building core digital competencies and developing solution accelerators in collaboration with leading platforms, independent software vendors, and cloud service providers.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Prior to joining Hitachi Vantara, Srinivas Divakarla worked at Cognizant for 23 years, from 1999 to 2022. He held the position of Associate Vice President and Geo Delivery Lead for the Nordics region, as well as serving as the Industry Enablement Leader for Retail and Consumer Goods. His tenure at Cognizant was based in Bangalore, where he led various initiatives that enhanced digital services and operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Srinivas Divakarla has a solid educational foundation in management and technology. He studied at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, completing a Program on General Management in 2006. He also holds a B.Tech degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. Additionally, he pursued Executive Education in Digital Strategy at the Indian School of Business in 2019 and completed a Program on Business Strategy at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad in 2007.
Career at DSQ Software
Before his extensive career at Cognizant, Srinivas Divakarla worked at DSQ Software as a System Analyst and Tech Lead from 1995 to 1999. During this time in Chennai, he contributed to various projects that involved process and technology engineering, laying the groundwork for his future roles in digital services and solutions.
Key Strengths and Skills
Srinivas Divakarla possesses a key strength in agility, having navigated multiple S curves and waves across various markets and industries. He has designed innovative concepts and solutions that encompass process and technology engineering across front, middle, and back office operations. His expertise includes implementing innovative consumer interaction models through collaboration with world-class design and behavioral design firms.