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COBOL to GenAI: The Unlikely Tech Career of AK | Ananthakrishnan | Dexian India

What does it take to go from a biology student in a small town with no computers at school, to leading AI innovation at a global tech company? In this episode of Dexian Talks, host Ashwin sits down with Mr. Ananthakrishnan (AK), Head of the Technology Incubation Center at Dexian India. AK shares his remarkable 30-year journey across COBOL, C++, RPA, cloud, and now Generative AI and the deeply human lessons he picked up along the way. Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction 1:00 — Who is AK? (Technology Incubation Center) 1:20 — The biology student who didn't know what computers were 3:26 — COBOL to C++: The thesis that got him his first job 7:14 — ADA Accessibility: Doing the right thing, not just things right 9:02 — First Dexian project: RPA for a Fortune 5 client 10:04 — 7 years at Dexian in one word: Gratitude 10:42 — Golden Compass & Walled Garden accelerators 12:36 — Separating GenAI hype from reality 13:32 — Mentorship: what AK looks for beyond CGPA 16:18 — The mentee who is related to APJ Abdul Kalam 18:32 — The most common early career mistake 20:44 — What keeps AK relevant after 30 years 24:20 — Life philosophy: be useful to the world 28:32 — One line for his 25-year-old self About Dexian Talks: Dexian Talks is a leadership podcast initiative by Dexian India, featuring candid conversations with technology and business leaders who are shaping the future of work. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every FRIDAY 👍 Like if this inspired you 💬 Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Dexian India | Driving Innovation & Transformation! At Dexian, we empower businesses worldwide with next-generation IT solutions, Agri-Tech innovations, talent consulting, and Global Capability Center (GCC) services. Our expertise spans IT consulting, solution sales, and GCC development, helping organizations achieve digital excellence and operational efficiency. Stay tuned for industry insights, expert discussions, and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from Dexian. 📌 Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: india.dexian.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Dexian India 📸 Instagram: @dexianindia 🔔 Subscribe & Hit the Bell Icon for the latest updates! #DexianIndia #TechInnovation #AgriTech #GCC #DigitalTransformation