About me
Balaji Thiagarajan is the Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) of Flipkart. In his role, Balaji leads the OneTech organization, providing strategic direction with a strong emphasis on accelerating AI adoption across the ecosystem. He is focused on evolving Flipkart’s technology architecture to enable cutting-edge AI applications and driving innovation at scale, all while ensuring world-class experiences for customers, sellers, and brand partners.Balaji brings over 25 years of global experience spanning some of the most pivotal shifts in the technology landscape, from the rise of cloud and mobile platforms to the transformative potential of big data and AI. A seasoned leader, he has held senior roles at organizations such as Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and Uber. Throughout his career, Balaji has led the development and scaling of large-scale platforms, cloud services, and AI-powered products, enabling business transformation through advanced technology.Prior to joining Flipkart, Balaji served as CEO of Kasu.ai, a company focused on building AI strategies to automate business workflows. His leadership has consistently been rooted in leveraging technology to deliver strategic differentiation and operational excellence.Balaji holds nine U.S. patents and is an alumnus of the University of Pune (BS, Electronics and Telecommunication), Syracuse University (MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering), and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania (MBA, Finance & Operations). Beyond work, Balaji is an avid reader, enjoys exploring music, and has a keen interest in traveling to places of historical significance.
