Indian origin executive, Dr Manoj Duse has been appointed as the first head of AI Practice at Atlas Systems a leading IT Services company based out of New Jersey that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to provide cloud services to clients.

According to a release, Dr Duse has over 25 years of experience as a tech strategist, process innovator, and prolific team builder, which has helped him catalyze digital transformation for a wide range of companies.

During his career, Dr Duse has guided teams in “advanced big data technologies for machine learning at scale” with an ed-tech firm. He mentored senior-level management and leadership teams in leveraging artificial intelligence/ machine learning technology for adding differentiated value–building and nurturing skills related to bringing technology into the mainstream of organizations. He has served as director of engineering for a startup developing products to explore the use of AI/ML capabilities.

Maintaining that Dr Duse will aid the company's AI practice attain new heights, Atlas Systems' CEO Venugopala Chalamala said, "His strategic vision and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our company's mission and will drive our continued growth and success.” The measure will also enable the company to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and deliver exceptional value to clients, Chalamala added.

The India-born executive completed his doctorate in Industrial Engineering and Management from Oklahoma State University after obtaining his Masters from the National Institute for Industrial Engineering (NITIE) in Mumbai and his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering, Pune, India.