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Anup Gopalkrishna Kamath

Anup Gopalkrishna Kamath

Cumberland,RI

Summary

Accomplished product and technology executive with expertise in leveraging AI, hyperscale edge computing , and advanced architectures to deliver transformative, customer-centric solutions. Recognized with a CEO award for driving innovation at scale and creating multimillion-dollar business value.

Skilled in aligning product strategies with business goals, simplifying complex operations, and building inclusive, high-performing teams. Passionate about turning bold ideas into scalable solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and lasting customer impact

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director – Retail Pharmacy Technology

CVS Health
01.2022 - Current

Leadership : Led a global delivery team of 200+ associates spanning product and engineering org,to drive innovation for the world' largest pharmacy system. Improved go-to-market velocity by 20% through agile practices and automation while aligning strategy with long-term organization goals

Budget & Financial Oversight: Oversaw a $150M+ annual budget, delivering $35M+ in annual savings through modernization, AI-powered solutions, and innovative management practices that created sustainable value

Pharmacy Technology & Digital Transformation

  • Spearheaded the adoption of cutting-edge technologies including AI, computer vision, and edge computing, to transform pharmacy operations and enhance patient care. Achieved an 80% reduction in dispensing errors, 30% reduction in waste , and 30% increase in digital adoption.
  • Built a next-generation AI Virtual Assistant, leveraging large language models to improve customer engagement by over 15% and operational efficiency for millions of users
  • Drove an 800+ basis point increase in Net Promoter Score and received the 2023 CEO award for optimizing workflows and advancing patient care and safety on a global scale

Director – Pharmacy Engineering and Change Management

CVS Health
07.2019 - 12.2021

Leadership:

  • Led global engineering teams to deliver innovative pharmacy technology and foster continuous improvement
  • Developed Strategies to modernize legacy platforms into digital-first solutions, enabling the administration of 100Mn+ vaccines

Engineering Excellence

  • Improved velocity by 15% and reduced production defects by 85% through agile practices and automation

Digital transformation

  • Drove digital transformation with agile practices, scalable solutions, and a customer-focused product mindset

Senior Manager – Retail Pharmacy Systems

CVS Health
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Developed strategic plans to drive business growth, focusing on customer needs and market trends.
  • Established metrics and KPIs for evaluating the success of strategic initiatives.
  • Trained and developed team of qualified and motivated employees and managed resources.
  • Led the successful completion of multiple high-profile projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Developed a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team, encouraging innovation and creative problemsolving

Client Partner – CVS Health (Retail)

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Strategic Leadership : Managed a strategic relationship with a Fortune 7 company, positioning TCS as the largest vendor for IT solutions supporting Retail Pharmacy, Long term Care, and Digital Priorities
  • Team & Revenue Growth : Built and led a 500-member, multi-geography team, delivering enterprise-scale software solutions that generated over $75 million in annual revenue
  • Business Impact : Directed 300+ initiatives in 24 months, driving script growth, medication adherence, patient safety, compliance and improved customer satisfaction
  • Executive Partnership : Strengthened relationships with CVS leadership to align IT strategy with business goals and expand TCS service portfolios
  • Integration Leadership : Led cross functional teams to integrate IT assets and solutions, supporting the acquisitions of Target and Omnicare Pharmacies

Senior Manager – Strategic Initiatives

Tata Consultancy Services
10.2013 - 12.2014
  • Lead the transformation portfolio to realize savings up to 40% across the QA portfolio operations
  • Lead and build a multi-disciplinary team of functional and solution architects to work across Software development streams to conceptualize and support execution of various IT strategic programs that helped CVS patients improve their health outcome while providing them with the best healthcare experience

Prev Roles (Engineer, software Dev Mgr, Architect)

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2005 - 08.2013
  • Lead engineer to develop one of the core travel and hospitality product for TCS' client
  • Engineer CVS’ home-grown engine for creating and delivering patient interventions to meet diverse business needs of managing different disease conditions to reduce the overall healthcare costs and improve patient' overall med
  • Lead the team to deliver first of its kind integrated healthcare solution to provide seamless healthcare experience for patients taking medicines through Retail and Specialty pharmacies
  • Engineered comprehensive enterprise-wide Drug Utilization review solution to enhance patient safety by creating interventions and enabling pharmacists to focus on closing the gaps while delivering healthcare services

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Manipal Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Leadership Development
  • Product Innovation
  • Digital Transformation
  • Agile Software Development
  • Technology Strategy
  • Financial management
  • Cloud Computing
  • AI/ML
  • Strategic planning
  • Program Management
  • Team building
  • Risk management
  • Vendor Management

AWARDS

Anup was awarded the CVS Health Breakthrough Award in 2019 for developing a technology that closed the gap in CVS’s medication adherence solution, significantly improving patient outcomes. He also received the CVS Health Premier Award in 2021 for leading a team that developed the technology enabling the delivery of over 100 million vaccines, playing a crucial role in the company’s pandemic response.

In  2022,  Anup was honored with the prestigious CVS Health CEO Award for driving large-scale technology innovations that streamlined pharmacy workflows, reduced stress for frontline colleagues, and allowed them to prioritize patient care.

Certification

  • Artificial Intelligence : Implications on Business strategy, MIT Sloan school of Management - Aug 2021

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Timeline

Executive Director – Retail Pharmacy Technology

CVS Health
01.2022 - Current

Director – Pharmacy Engineering and Change Management

CVS Health
07.2019 - 12.2021

Senior Manager – Retail Pharmacy Systems

CVS Health
07.2017 - 07.2019

Client Partner – CVS Health (Retail)

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2015 - 06.2017

Senior Manager – Strategic Initiatives

Tata Consultancy Services
10.2013 - 12.2014

Prev Roles (Engineer, software Dev Mgr, Architect)

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2005 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Manipal Institute of Technology
Anup Gopalkrishna Kamath