Big data and business model innovation

Kris Singh has been a senior leader in the IT industry for more than 25 years. Kris has worked for major IT companies in the Silicon Valley like IBM Research, AMD, Intel and National Semiconductor. At IBM Almaden Research Kris has been the Strategic Programs Director for IT Services Research and where he created the global IT Service Research and Innovation Institute, SRII (www.thesrii.org). SRII mission is to drive Digital Innovation for major sectors of economy and to help build a better world. SRII members include senior leaders from industry, academia, research, government and key professional organizations from around the world. SRII organizations and global chapters are located in India, China, Japan, Europe, Asia, Caribbean and Latin America.

Before IBM Research, Kris has been the Director at AMD CTO Office responsible for Microprocessor Platform and Technology roadmap definition working closely with major customers and industry ecosystem partners. Prior to AMD CTO Office, Kris has worked for Intel as a Director of the Data Center technology and solutions working closely with CIO’s around the world to better understand and define Data Center “Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)” model and IT Service Quality and help drive down the cost of delivering IT Services/Solutions for major sectors of industry. Before Intel, Kris has been with National Semiconductor where he managed various groups like Product/ Technology development, Global Manufacturing & Suppliers Management, and major Customer programs.