Karan Dhawal

Karan Dhawal is a visionary technology executive with a distinguished career dedicated to helping global organizations unlock the full potential of their data and AI assets.

As a co-author of this book, he brings a wealth of hands-on experience in leading large-scale digital transformations and fostering innovation in complex, data-driven environments.

With a career spanning over two decades, Karan has held senior leadership positions at several Fortune 500 companies, including Chevron, Rockwell Automation, American Family Insurance, Owens Illinois, LabCorp where he has been instrumental in designing and executing enterprise-wide applications, data & AI transformations.

He has domain expertise in 7 industry verticals including: Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Insurance, Manufacturing, CPG, Retail and Health Care Life Sciences and is widely recognized for his ability to align technical AI capabilities with core business objectives to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

He is a graduate of Chief Data & AI Officer (CDAIO) program at Carnegie Mellon University and now is an adjunct faculty member for the executive program. He is a frequent contributor to industry journals and a sought-after speaker at global technology summits, where he shares insights on the intersection of AI, ethics, and value generation.

Karan's philosophy is rooted in the belief that technology is most effective when it serves as a catalyst for human ingenuity and organizational resilience with data & AI culture as core competency.