Yogesh Sahu
Accomplished Product, Business, and Technology Executive with 21+ years of experience leading AI, Cloud, SaaS, Digital Platforms, Data Centre Services, and Enterprise Transformation initiatives across global markets and currently serving as Chief Product & Business Officer for EVOCS Tech APAC (Velloe), driving strategic growth, product innovation, and commercial expansion of AI-powered Infrastructure Managed Services, AI Data Center Platforms, and next-generation enterprise technology solutions. Recognized for building, scaling, and monetizing high-growth technology businesses, contributing to over ₹2,500 Crores in revenue across AI, cloud, SaaS, managed services, and digital platform ecosystems. Proven track record of delivering profitable growth, market leadership, and large-scale business transformation, including successfully turning an Indian technology startup into a profitable enterprise and achieving 10x revenue growth through product innovation, go-to-market excellence, strategic partnerships, and operational scalability.
Previously served as Head of Product Management & GTM Strategy at Jio Platforms, where I led the evolution of JioCloudXP into a comprehensive Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Sovereign Cloud, and AI Platform serving enterprises, government organizations, and millions of consumers. Managed a portfolio of 21+ products spanning Generative AI, AI Observability, GPUaaS, Cybersecurity Analytics, Cloud Infrastructure, and Enterprise SaaS solutions.
Played a key leadership role in conceptualizing, architecting, and launching JioMeet and JioMeet CPaaS, building scalable communication platforms from inception to large-scale market adoption. Spearheaded strategic initiatives, including India AI-GPUaaS and Next Generation Cloud (NGC), delivering AI infrastructure innovations that reduced AI training costs by 42%, increased compute throughput by 180 TFLOPs, and accelerated enterprise AI adoption.
Honored with national recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for SmartGaon, a pioneering digital transformation platform empowering rural communities through technology-enabled governance, education, healthcare, and citizen services.
A recognized thought leader in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Center Technologies, Product Strategy, and Digital Transformation, featured in The Times of India, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, CNBC, YourStory, and over 70 national and international publications. Known for building high-performing teams, forging strategic partnerships, establishing responsible AI frameworks, and delivering measurable business outcomes through innovation-led leadership.
I lead the Cloud and AI GTM strategy at Jio Platforms, scaling JioCloudXP into a multi-cloud, hybrid, and sovereign cloud platform while driving AI-first innovation across 21+ product lines. My portfolio spans GenAI, AI observability, GPUaaS, and cybersecurity analytics, where I deliver enterprise-grade solutions for Reliance, government, and enterprise clients.
I have directed large-scale national initiatives like IndiaAI-GPUaaS and NGC, architecting advanced AI/ML platforms powered by LLMs, NLP, RAG, and agentic AI workflows. By optimizing GPU allocation, we reduced AI training costs by 42% and boosted compute throughput by 180 TFLOPs across three cloud regions, making AI infrastructure more efficient and accessible at scale.
During this journey, I successfully launched 6+ AI-driven products, accelerating roadmap milestones by 35% and driving 140% adoption growth within the first six months. My work in conversational AI enabled hyper-personalized user engagement, lifting retention by 28% and onboarding 78k+ new users.
Key Achievements
- Enabled ₹2,500+ Crores in revenue through strategic product leadership, innovation, and successful commercialization of AI, cloud, SaaS, and digital platform offerings.
- Transformed an Indian technology startup into a profitable enterprise while delivering 10x revenue growth through scalable product strategy, operational excellence, and market expansion.
- Received national recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for SmartGaon, a digital transformation platform driving rural development, governance, education, and citizen empowerment.
- Conceived, built, and launched JioMeet CPaaS and enterprise collaboration platforms while leading the development of AI Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, and Sovereign Cloud solutions from concept to market adoption.
- Led strategic AI infrastructure initiatives, including IndiaAI-GPUaaS and Next Generation Cloud (NGC), significantly improving AI training efficiency, compute performance, and enterprise AI adoption.
- Featured in 70+ leading national and international publications, including The Times of India, The Economic Times, CNBC, YourStory, and The Indian Express, for contributions to AI, cloud computing, product innovation, and digital transformation.
- Recipient of prestigious national and industry honors, including the Tech for Good Award (2021), NCC Achievers Award (2023), and Bharat Udyami Ratna Award (2023) for excellence in innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
Career Profile Summary
As a CXO and product leader, I have successfully built and launched AI-powered platforms and digital products for organizations, including Jio, CEAT, and Future Group, contributing to over 25 million paid application downloads. My experience spans product management, AI platform engineering, cloud strategy, digital transformation, business development, and commercialization of emerging technologies.
Key Skills, Expertise and Competencies Acquired
Technology and product leader with expertise in Product Strategy, GTM Execution, AI/ML & Generative AI, Hybrid Cloud Platforms, SaaS/PaaS Development, AI Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Data Center Technologies, DevOps/MLOps, Business Analytics, Customer Success, and P&L Management. Proven track record of building and scaling enterprise products, leading large cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and delivering business growth across cloud, AI, and digital platforms
