Tilak Mitra is a renowned Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with an extensive background in digital transformation and technology strategy. With a career spanning 17 years as the CTO of Industrial Sector in IBM Global Business Services and currently serving as the Digital Transformation Officer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Tilak has established himself as a digital strategist and innovator. He has utilized his expertise to drive successful delivery of complex business transformational systems of engagement and platforms for leading enterprises across various industries. Tilak's primary focus has been industrial automation, manufacturing, and adjacent industries. His proficiency in Analytics, AI, IoT, Industrial IoT, AR/VR, and Blockchain has enabled him to develop deep technical architectures and solutions to ensure seamless digital transformation for his clients.

Tilak is also an influential thought leader who is passionate about technology and its potential to drive business transformations. He is a prolific writer who has authored and co-authored three books and several journal publications. Additionally, he blogs his thoughts to share knowledge and contribute to scaled information sharing. Tilak is an adept communicator who can abstract complex technology landscapes into true business drivers, value propositions, and business models, empowering the C-suite to shape and drive their organization's next-generation innovations.

Tilak is a Master's degree holder in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He has also been recognized as a Certified Senior Executive IT Architect by IBM. In his spare time, he enjoys playing cricket, table tennis, indulging in photography, music, and reading books.