Chitiz Tayal

Chitiz Tayal is a Senior Director at Axtria and a seasoned leader in data, analytics, and AI with more than 23 years of experience driving large‑scale digital transformation across global life sciences and healthcare organizations. He is widely recognized for architecting and delivering enterprise‑grade data platforms, AI/ML solutions, omnichannel engagement systems, and cloud modernization programs powered by technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, and advanced machine learning frameworks. Throughout his career, Chitiz has led multi‑million‑dollar strategic initiatives across the U.S. and Europe, shaping data strategy, modernizing legacy ecosystems, and enabling AI‑driven decision‑making for some of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies. His expertise spans data engineering, predictive analytics, GenAI and agentic AI, data governance, and real‑world evidence systems. Chitiz is an IEEE Senior Member, ACM Professional Member, and an active contributor to the global data and AI community. He serves as a Technical Program Committee member for international AI and data science conferences, reviews research for IEEE and Springer, and frequently participates as a judge for AI, analytics, and innovation competitions. He has also delivered keynote talks, chaired sessions, and evaluated cutting‑edge research in emerging technologies. An accomplished author, Chitiz wrote “Data Governance and AI Ethics in Healthcare” and has published multiple peer‑reviewed papers in AI, predictive modeling, and data governance. His work reflects a strong balance of technical depth, strategic vision, and practical execution. Chitiz brings this blend of expertise, leadership, and analytical rigor to his role as a judge, offering a thoughtful and industry‑informed perspective in evaluating innovative data and AI solutions.