For Mr. Dharma Atluri, the foundation of a strong innovation ecosystem lies in early engagement, where exposure to complex enterprise systems helps shape the strategic thinking required for long-term technological transformation.
A Global CTO for SAP Managed Services at IBM, Mr. Dharma Atluri brings over two decades of extensive experience in enterprise technology. He plays a pivotal role in shaping global technology roadmaps across hybrid cloud (RISE with SAP) and emerging AI capabilities, including GenAI and Agentic AI, thereby enabling enterprise transformation by leveraging automation, artificial intelligence, and hybrid cloud to deliver measurable, scalable, and resilient outcomes. He is also a distinguished member of IBM’s Academy of Technology, now known as the Open Innovation Community (OIC), and holds a U.S. patent for an AI-driven business process orchestration system, along with other innovative technology patterns.
Recognised among India’s Leading CTOs of 2026, Mr. Dharma chose technology as his long-term path, guided by the belief that technology is not merely about platforms or tools; it is about delivering tangible business impact. In an exclusive interview with Corporate TrendZ Business Magazine, Mr. Dharma Atluri shared:
“The contemporary CTO must translate complex technological constructs into measurable business outcomes across interconnected ecosystems spanning cloud, hybrid, and distributed environments. Influence has become as important as authority. I truly believe that the role requires the ability to guide cross-functional stakeholders and align technological innovation with strategic growth.”
