Building AI-native, platform-led enterprises that convert technology into durable business advantage — at scale, across geographies.
Deepak Gupta is a global technology executive and keynote speaker who has spent over 25 years leading large-scale AI, platform engineering, and digital transformation programs across FinTech, AutoTech, telecom, e-commerce, and enterprise technology.
As Group CTAIO at AMPL, Deepak operates at the intersection of platform engineering, AI strategy, and business execution. His work focuses on designing enterprise-grade, cloud-native platforms that embed intelligence directly into core business workflows, enabling faster decisions, improved customer experiences, and sustainable competitive advantage.
At CARS24, he held singular executive accountability for the complete AI and technology transformation — architecting the enterprise-wide shift to AI-native lending, credit, insurance, and platform engineering. His leadership delivered a 40% reduction in loan processing turnaround, 15% uplift in customer retention, $10M+ in engineering cost savings, and Nebula — the Internal Developer Platform for 800+ engineers with 60%+ DORA improvement.
Before CARS24, he served as Chief Technical Architect at Airtel Africa, building AI-first digital platforms across 14 countries serving 100M+ customers, managing a $150M+ portfolio including Airtel Money and Nigeria Payments Bank. He built a 30-petabyte data platform and AI-powered credit scoring, fraud detection, and Customer 360 platforms across the continent.
Deepak is a forthcoming AI book author, contributor to Forbes Technology Council, Thinkers360, McKinsey & Company, and ET CISO, and a sought-after keynote speaker at global forums including LEAP Riyadh, DeepFest AI, Global AI Show Abu Dhabi, and the World Finance Forum Singapore.
Deepak's academic foundation is the intellectual bedrock behind his AI transformation leadership, enterprise architecture thinking, and systems design philosophy — combining rigorous mathematical training with advanced computer science research.
Delivering strategic keynotes, trilogue discussions, and executive sessions at the world's leading technology forums — from Abu Dhabi and Riyadh to Singapore, Dubai, Jakarta, and Mumbai.
Deepak speaks to CXOs, CTOs, CIOs, enterprise architects, and technology leaders on AI transformation, platform engineering, agentic AI, cybersecurity, FinTech, and the future of intelligent enterprises.
Signature topics include: AI-Native Enterprise, Agentic AI Architecture, Democratizing AI with Low/No/Pro-Code, Multimodal AI Agents, Observability 2.0, Platform Engineering Excellence, FinTech Evolution, AI in Cybersecurity, and Building AI-Ready Organizations.
Preferred format: 30-45 min keynote + Q&A. Available for panels, fireside chats, and trilogue discussions. Speaker kit available on request.
Recognised consistently by the technology industry for leadership excellence in AI transformation, engineering, cybersecurity, and digital innovation — across India, the Middle East, and globally.
Deepak works with a select group of organizations and leadership teams on their most consequential technology decisions — AI strategy, platform transformation, engineering operating model design, and board-level technology governance.
Engagements range from focused strategic sessions to ongoing advisory relationships with CTOs, CIOs, founders, promoters, and board-level stakeholders. Also available for startup mentoring, investor advisory, and technology due diligence.
Whether you are looking for a keynote speaker, a strategic technology advisor, a Forbes Technology Council perspective, or a conversation about building AI-native enterprises — Deepak is open to meaningful engagements.