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Anisha Manvatkar

Sr. Technical Program LeaderNVIDIA

Santa Clara, CA

Skills

Digital Strategy
Artificial Intelligence
Program Management

About

Anisha is seasoned Sr. Technical Program Leader with brand pedigree at NVIDIA, SAP and Capgemini. She has 9+ years of experience in Digital Transformation, AI and Program Management, Consulting and Finance business processes. Anisha is a published author for the book 'Hello AI Transformation'. She is a Univ of California Berkeley Skydeck program mentor for startups, a Forbes Technology Council influencer and a Fast Company executive board member. Anisha has also been featured in the Dallas Business Journal as ‘Under 40 Top Achiever’ and she has also been featured at Times Square for her thought leadership on Digital Transformation and AI Strategy. Anisha is a global speaker and has been invited by professional platforms and various universities. She has been on business strategy, business models, digital transformation to enhance product value, product design and roll out. She has mentored 250+ young professionals and students. Anisha graduated Summa cum laude and was a Class Valedictorian for her M.S. degree in IT and Management.  She also holds a Master’s degree in Commerce.  She has led multiple transformation projects, both in private and government agencies and is certified in AI, PMP, SAFe, Scrum, ITIL and Cloud.   Anisha is a strong believer in empowering budding professionals and students with the knowledge and guidance to become successful in their chosen careers and become impactful leaders. She enjoys helping and “giving back” is a value that keeps her going. She shares her experiences and learnings freely with others and get to know their experiences fostering mutual growth and building a larger family of professionals. She enjoys art and literature, and her favorite sport is American Football. She is an ardent fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes.

Published content

How to Pace AI Initiatives Without Overwhelming Teams

expert panel

AI transformation rarely happens in isolation, often unfolding alongside broader digital modernization, cultural shifts and evolving business models. The challenge for senior leaders is not just deciding what to implement, but when and how fast. Poor sequencing can overwhelm teams, stall progress and create what many now call “pilot purgatory.” Insights from the Senior Executive AI Think Tank—a curated group of experts in machine learning, generative AI and enterprise-scale transformation—prove that momentum is not about speed alone. It’s about sequencing initiatives in a way that aligns with human capacity, organizational readiness and measurable value. A recent Forbes analysis on barriers to AI adoption highlights that many organizations struggle to fully integrate AI despite its promise, citing leadership inertia, skills gaps and unclear implementation strategies as persistent obstacles. In other words, the gap is rarely about the technology itself—it’s about how initiatives are staged, scaled and absorbed across the business. The following perspectives from Think Tank members offer an actionable roadmap for sequencing AI initiatives in a way that sustains momentum without overwhelming teams.

Company details

NVIDIA