Yotta Data Services has announced the appointment of Anil Pawar as its Chief AI Officer and Head of its AI Cloud Business Unit. This move represents the next phase in Yotta’s AI strategy, building on the company’s substantial investment in its AI offerings.
In his new role, Pawar will lead strategic initiatives such as AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS), AI Platform-as-a-Service (AIPaaS), AI Software-as-a-Service (AISaaS), and the large language model (LLM) marketplace within the Shakti Cloud Business Unit. He will report directly to Yotta co-founder, MD, and CEO Sunil Gupta.
Pawar’s appointment aligns with Yotta’s strategic shift towards cloud services platforms like Shakti and Yntraa. His most recent position was Head of Tech Strategy at Rakuten Japan, where he managed AI programs and AI cloud transformation initiatives. He also played a key role in establishing one of the world’s largest data-driven networks at Reliance Jio.
Commenting on the appointment, Sunil Gupta said, “Anil brings extensive experience in AI and digital transformation. I’m confident that in his new role at Yotta, he will strengthen our position and help our clients unlock their full potential.”
An industry veteran with over 25 years of experience and multiple US patents in diverse communication technologies, Pawar expressed his enthusiasm about joining Yotta. “The opportunity to leverage AI and cloud technologies to drive innovation and create value for customers is truly exciting. I look forward to working with the talented team at Yotta to deliver cutting-edge solutions and drive growth in the Shakti AI Cloud Business Unit,” he said.
With Pawar leading its AI initiatives, Yotta aims to reinforce its commitment to enabling India’s digitisation while driving growth in the Shakti AI Cloud Business Unit.
