Artificial intelligence expert Debashis Chatterjee takes seat on Ascendion's board, poised to influence the evolution of AI-driven software engineering.
In the ever-evolving world of technology, Ascendion, a leading player in AI-powered software engineering, has made a significant move. Debashis Chatterjee, a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience in the global technology sector, has joined Ascendion's Board of Directors.
Chatterjee's illustrious career includes stints as CEO and Managing Director at Mindtree, where he led the strategic merger with LTI to form LTIMindtree, now India’s sixth-largest IT services firm. Prior to Mindtree, he held senior leadership roles at Cognizant, including President of Digital Systems & Technology and Head of Global Delivery, driving growth in banking and financial services. His foundational experience began at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
Chatterjee's appointment to Ascendion's Board is seen as a significant boost to their AI-first engineering strategy. His strategic insight and ability to scale innovation at enterprise levels are expected to help Ascendion accelerate its vision of redefining software engineering through AI.
Ascendion's flagship platform, AAVATM, integrates AI agents with human insight to accelerate software delivery and unlock business impact across the software lifecycle. The company partners with over 400 Global 2000 clients across North America, APAC, and Europe, and has 40+ global offices, including its headquarters in New Jersey.
Karthik Krishnamurthy, CEO of Ascendion, expressed his excitement about Chatterjee's appointment, stating that the company is leading in AI-powered software engineering. Chatterjee, too, expressed his enthusiasm about Ascendion's rapid progress and AI-native mindset.
Ascendion offers a range of AI-powered software engineering solutions, including applied AI, cloud, data, experience design, and workforce transformation. The company prides itself on delivering outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth, with more than 11,000 experts at its disposal.
Hiten Patel serves as the Chairman of Ascendion's Board. Unauthorized use of Ascendion's trademarks or service marks is strictly prohibited. Engineering to the Power of AI (Engineering), AAVATM, and several other trademarks or service marks are owned by Ascendion.
During his tenure at Cognizant, Chatterjee expanded the company's presence across multiple high-performing delivery hubs in Kolkata, Pune, and Mumbai. He was instrumental in establishing and growing Cognizant's Banking & Financial Services vertical.
As Ascendion continues to lead in the new era of software engineering defined by AI, Chatterjee's expertise and leadership are expected to play a crucial role in its mission to create new business value through AI-enabled software engineering.
- Debashis Chatterjee's extensive experience in the technology sector, including his leadership roles at Mindtree, Cognizant, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), will contribute significantly to Ascendion's AI-first engineering strategy.
- Ascendion's strategic move to onboard Chatterjee as a Board Member is a testament to their commitment to innovation and digital transformation, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence.
- Chatterjee's ability to scale innovation at enterprise levels, as demonstrated by his tenure at Cognizant and Mindtree, will be instrumental in Ascendion's mission to redefine software engineering through AI and create new business value.
