Amit Prakash

Fractional CIO
“Today's Disruption is tomorrow's reality. Always be ready for the changes since thats the only constant.”
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With an illustrious career spanning 24+ years, Amit Prakash stands at the forefront of business transformation, digital innovation, and operational excellence in the energy, utility, and manufacturing sectors. A rare blend of engineer, strategist, and certified innovation leader, Amit empowers organizations to future-proof their operations, unlock new revenue streams, and thrive in an era of unprecedented disruption.

A Multidimensional Leader

Amit’s expertise is built on a powerful trifecta of qualifications:

  • Petroleum Engineer (Technical foundation in energy systems)
  • MBA in Finance & Strategy (Business acumen for profitable growth)
  • Certified Chief Innovation Officer & Chief Digital and AI Officer (Cutting-edge digital leadership)

This unique combination enables him to bridge boardroom strategy with ground-level execution, delivering measurable impact across operations, finance, and technology.

Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

Amit specializes in helping organizations reinvent themselves for the digital age through:

1. Business Turnaround & Profitability Improvement

  • Diagnosing root causes of declining margins and operational inefficiencies
  • Implementing cost optimization, supply chain transformation, and working capital improvements
  • Redesigning business models for sustainable, high-margin growth

2. Digital & AI-Powered Transformation

  • Leading GenAI adoption for predictive maintenance, smart manufacturing, and demand forecasting
  • Architecting cloud-first strategies for scalability and agility
  • Building cyber-resilient operations to protect critical infrastructure

3. Future-Ready Innovation

  • Establishing innovation frameworks to foster continuous improvement
  • Integrating IoT, AI, and automation into legacy industrial systems
  • Developing roadmaps for energy transition and ESG compliance

Why Global Enterprises Trust Amit

► Holistic Problem-Solving Approach

Amit doesn’t just identify problems – he engineers solutions that balance technology, people, and profitability.

His ability to listen deeply, analyze critically, and lead empathetically makes him a sought-after advisor for CXOs facing complex challenges.

► Execution Excellence

Unlike theoretical consultants, Amit focuses on real-world implementation:

  • Has led 50+ transformation projects across oil & gas, utilities, and discrete manufacturing
  • Delivered 15-30% efficiency gains through digital process reinvention
  • Spearheaded AI adoption programs that reduced downtime by 40% in plant operations

► Thought Leadership

Regular speaker at industry conferences on Industry 4.0, AI in energy, and circular economy

Mentor to next-gen engineers and digital transformation leaders

Contributor to white papers on sustainable manufacturing and smart grids

The Passion Behind the Profession

What truly drives Amit is seeing businesses transform:

  • Helping traditional manufacturers become agile, data-driven enterprises
  • Enabling energy companies to balance profitability with decarbonization
  • Guiding leadership teams to make bold, yet practical technology investments
  • His mantra: “The future belongs to organizations that can reinvent before they’re forced to.”

Education & Continuous Evolution

Committed to lifelong learning, Amit holds certifications in:

Chief Innovation Officer (Global Innovation Management Institute)

Chief Digital & AI Officer (Digital transformation leadership)

Ongoing certifications in GenAI applications, industrial cybersecurity, and energy transition

Beyond the Boardroom

When not advising Fortune 500 companies, Amit:

  • Mentors startups in clean tech and industrial AI
  • Writes about the convergence of energy, manufacturing, and digitalization
  • Advocates for responsible AI adoption in critical infrastructure

Why Engage Amit Prakash? Whether you need to:

✓ Restructure for profitability in a volatile market

✓ Deploy AI/GenAI to gain competitive advantage

✓ Modernize supply chains for resilience

✓ Prepare leadership teams for Industry 4.0 challenges

Amit brings 24 years of battle-tested expertise, future-focused vision, and a passion for creating lasting impact.

Final Word

In an era where energy systems are transforming, manufacturing is becoming autonomous, and every business must become tech-powered, Amit Prakash is the strategic partner who can help you not just adapt – but lead the change.

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