Accelerating Business Outcomes: Agentic AI for Enterprise Agile Software Engineering at Scale

Pawan Anand is a visionary technology executive and global thought leader in artificial intelligence and enterprise transformation. With over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, Pawan has led digital and AI-driven transformation initiatives exceeding $50M in total value. He brings a proven track record of full P&L ownership, consistently exceeding growth targets, and delivering measurable results for Fortune 500 organizations worldwide. He is a member of esteemed Forbes Technology Council for his achievements in Technology industry and AI.

At Ascendion, he has spearheaded multi-million-dollar Generative AI engagements, helping enterprise clients improve time-to-market by up to 40% and reduce software development effort by over 30% through AI-augmented delivery models. His leadership has enabled scalable adoption of GenAI in production environments, not just proof-of-concepts—positioning clients for long-term competitive advantage.

Pawan recently earned his Executive Doctorate in Business Administration from the Fox School of Business at Temple University. His research, "Impact of Integration of Generative AI into Agile Software Engineering," is among the first academic studies bridging practical AI implementation with agile methodologies. His work identifies scalable frameworks and governance models that technology leaders can adopt to move beyond experimentation to enterprise-wide GenAI transformation.

He is a frequent keynote speaker and panelist at AI and technology leadership events, and his insights have been featured in over 10 global publications including Business World, TechGig, CXOToday, and TELE.net. He has been honored with the Globee Leadership Award (2024) and named to Business Elite’s ‘40 Under 40’ (2025) for his contributions to the technology and AI ecosystem.

Pawan is widely recognized for his ability to simplify complex technologies for executive audiences and align innovation with business outcomes. He is passionate about building ethical, future-ready digital organizations and continues to mentor teams across regions on responsible and impactful use of GenAI.

His nomination reflects not only a deep commitment to innovation but a proven ability to turn emerging technologies into real, measurable enterprise impact.