Digital Demand Shifts in Auto

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I have spent a significant part of my career working at the intersection of enterprise IT, digital platforms, and the automotive ecosystem. My experience spans large-scale IT operations, cloud and infrastructure transformation, enterprise applications, and governance across global organizations.
Over the years, I’ve been closely involved in modernizing legacy systems, enabling digital services at scale, and aligning IT strategy with business outcomes—particularly in environments where reliability, security, and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. What has consistently interested me is how technology transitions from being a cost center to a strategic enabler of innovation, speed, and competitive differentiation in the automotive value chain.

Ǫ2. How have you observed the evolution of IT infrastructure and digital services demand across different automotive segments globally?

The evolution has been uneven but unmistakable across segments. Traditional OEM manufacturing environments initially focused on stability and cost efficiency, but are now rapidly adopting hybrid and cloud-native architectures to support connected vehicles, software-defined platforms, and global operations.
In contrast, newer segments—such as EV manufacturers, mobility providers, and captive finance arms—started digital-first. Their demand is driven by scalability,…