Headline

CEO and Co Founder- PlugScale Innovation Labs I Author of 7 International Best Seller Books I 5 Patents on Agentic AI and Talent Discovery

About

An International Award-winning Professional and Fortune ASIA POWER Leader with over two decades of experience driving business transformation through Human Resources Strategy, specializing in Generative AI in HR and Global Capability Center (GCC) enablement. My expertise lies in leveraging Agentic AI and Generative AI models to revolutionize human capital management, a field where I hold 5 patents and have authored 5 bestselling books, including 'Agentic AI in HR'. My career journey has been dedicated to incubating and scaling large teams from scratch, particularly within Fintech/Banking and Data Technologies. I’ve consistently enabled robust Human Resources talent strategies for rapidly growing technology centers, ensuring optimal talent acquisition, retention, and development. This includes strategic human resource planning, executive hiring, global talent branding, and comprehensive talent strategy formulation. - Spearheaded GCC enablement, establishing and scaling operations for numerous global organizations. - Pioneered the application of Generative AI and Agentic AI in human capital management, securing 5 patents. - Authored 5 bestselling books, providing practical frameworks for HR leaders to implement AI-driven transformations. - Expert in global market intelligence, managing diverse teams across developed markets. - Led change management processes and PCMM assessments for large product companies. - Developed and executed global talent acquisition strategies, optimizing for quality and speed. - Built high-performance teams and enabled total reward/compensation and benefits programs. - Faculty at prestigious institutions like IIM & IIT, sharing insights on AI and HR innovation. My work focuses on creating future-ready HR ecosystems that drive efficiency, foster innovation, and enable sustainable growth for global enterprises. I am passionate about guiding leaders through the complexities of AI adoption in HR and building robust talent frameworks for the next generation of global businesses.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

CEO and Co Founder at PlugScale, Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos, Bengaluru, As CEO & Co-Founder at PlugScale, I lead strategic initiatives for GCC enablement, leveraging over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and AI. I architect and deploy cutting-edge Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions to transform human capital management strategies for global clients. I am responsible for driving business growth, fostering innovation, and scaling high-performance teams, building on my patented work in AI within HR and my extensive experience as an author and faculty member at IIM & IIT.

Head Talent Acquisition at ANSR, Mar 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, Setting up new GCCs and enabling Talent Acquisition Strategic Human Resource Planning Executive Search Internet Recruiting Business Intelligence and Enabling New Business Growth in India Global Stake Holder Management(CXO Level) Leadership Hiring Talent Analytics/Reporting University Relations-Early Talent Program Global Sourcing Strategy- Quality and Speed

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources, GITAM Deemed University

Post Graduate Executive General Management Program, On Campus, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Public links

dribbble.com: https://dribbble.com/vishwanadh-raju