Dr. Makarand Sawant

Dr. Makarand Sawant

Director & CTO | SEAFB

Technology and business visionary creating Impact, Value & Sustainability. Board member and Independent Director with 26 years of executive and hands on experience in automating large enterprises. Having expertise in Digital Technology, Automation, Analytics (AI/ML), Industry 4.0, Enterprise IT Architecture, GRC framework, Cybersecurity and risk management. Strong record of success in creating robust IT architectures and infrastructures. Proven ability to bring the benefits of IT to solve business issues while managing costs and risk. Helping companies understand emerging trends, assess technologies and develop strategies for digital transformation. Knowledge of ESG framework, CSR and corporate governance. Experienced managing technology in Due Diligence, Business Acquisitions, Mergers, Carveouts, Brownfield & Greenfield projects. Awarded with several national and international prestigious awards for Innovation & Excellence. Panelist, speaker and writer of many articles on technology and business use cases published by leading magazines and publication houses. Authoring two books on Business IT & Analytics. Ranked among India's Top Eminent IT Digital Leaders. Popularly known as "IT Guru"