Kowshik Ganesh
About Kowshik Ganesh
Kowshik Ganesh serves as the Chief of Party for USAID TRACE TB at Wadhwani AI in Delhi, India, where he has worked since 2023. He has a strong background in data and digital solutions, with previous roles at Athena Infonomics and a commitment to leveraging technology for social good.
Work at Wadhwani AI
Kowshik Ganesh currently holds the position of Chief of Party for the USAID TRACE TB project at Wadhwani AI, a role he has been in since 2023. Prior to this, he served as Senior Solutions Manager at Wadhwani AI for two years, starting in 2022. His work focuses on leveraging technology to improve public health outcomes.
Previous Experience at Athena Infonomics
Kowshik Ganesh has extensive experience at Athena Infonomics, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Principal Consultant in Data and Digital from 2021 to 2022, and as a Senior Consultant from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Consultant from 2015 to 2017 and as a Research Associate from 2014 to 2015. His tenure at Athena Infonomics involved leading technology solutions and research initiatives.
Educational Background
Kowshik Ganesh holds a Master's degree in Power Systems from Arizona State University, which he completed from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Sai Ram Engineering College between 2006 and 2010. Furthering his education, he completed a MOOC on Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies from Eawag in 2017 and obtained a Google Project Management Professional Certificate from Coursera in 2022.
Commitment to Social Impact
Kowshik Ganesh is dedicated to leveraging technology for social good. He has a strong track record of leading initiatives that enhance civic service delivery in areas such as public health, sanitation, and urban governance. His work often involves collaboration with governmental, multilateral, bilateral, and philanthropic clients across various regions, including East Africa and the USA.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Kowshik Ganesh co-founded SimplifAID AI Solutions, where he worked for eight months in 2020 to 2021. This entrepreneurial experience complements his extensive background in consulting and project management, contributing to his overall expertise in digital solutions for social impact.