Sudhir Mahakali is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in digital solutions and advanced analytics across prominent organizations. Currently serving as the Head of Technology for Digital Solutions at Abbott, Sudhir has previously held significant roles including Global Head of Data Strategy & Advanced Analytics at Novartis for Sandoz and Head of Software R&D for Digital Health & Cybersecurity at Alcon, also under Novartis. Sudhir's expertise extends to serving as Chief Software Architect at ZEISS Medical Technology and holding various global software R&D leadership positions at Philips. Educationally, Sudhir holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University, completed between 1993 and 1997.