About Ram Palaniappan

Ram Palaniappan is the Chief Technology Officer at TEKsystems Global Services, with more than 15 years of experience advancing the company’s global Data Analytics & Insights practice. Since becoming CTO in 2021, he has led enterprise-wide innovation by developing service offerings that integrate AI, intelligent automation, data analytics, IoT, and enterprise data lakes to accelerate client transformation. Ram built TEKsystems’ data and AI capabilities from the ground up, delivering measurable ROI across industries including healthcare, oil & gas, high-tech, manufacturing, and utilities. His expertise spans software product management, data governance, partner channel development, and proof-of-concept leadership, with a proven track record of turning prospects into long-term customers.