Ashish Patil, Ms, MBA
About Ashish Patil, Ms, MBA
Ashish Patil is the Head of IT for Karma Automotive, bringing extensive experience in cloud-based data engineering and IT management. He has a strong background in quality assurance and wireless products, with previous roles at Western Digital and Nihon Kohden America.
Work at Karma Automotive
Ashish Patil serves as the Head of IT for Karma Automotive, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the information technology strategies and operations for the company, contributing to its technological advancements and infrastructure development. His leadership is focused on enhancing IT systems to support the company's objectives in the automotive industry.
Previous Experience at WD
Prior to his current role, Ashish Patil worked at WD, a Western Digital company, from 1997 to 2013. He held managerial and director-level responsibilities in Engineering Technology and Product Information Systems. His 16 years of experience at WD provided him with a solid foundation in IT hardware and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Ashish Patil earned his MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business, studying from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from California State University, Long Beach. His expertise includes cloud-based data engineering, competitive business intelligence, and managing large databases, data warehouses, and data marts.
Achievements and Certifications
Ashish Patil has received recognition for his contributions to the field, including being inducted into the Top 50 C|CISO Hall of Fame in 2023. He holds a Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) certification and is recognized for his knowledge in NIST RMF, DoD IAM 8140/8570, and CSSP Manager.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Ashish Patil possesses a wide range of technical skills, including proficiency in Salesforce CPQ/CRM, SQL, and reporting services. He specializes in SAP Cloud Platform, SAP ECC, SAP Hybris CPQ B2B, and Oracle ERP. Additionally, he is experienced in developing iOS/Android applications and implementing cybersecurity measures.