Vilas Tharakan

Vilas Tharakan is an accomplished Senior Director at Cognizant, where since January 2012, Vilas has led practice delivery and manages large-scale programs in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) for Engineering and IT Services as a P&L owner. Previously, Vilas served as the Director of the digital thread practice, demonstrating strong leadership in driving financial results and fostering positive team environments. Prior experience includes director-level roles at Tata Consultancy Services, where Vilas managed IT and engineering projects for the Technology and Aerospace verticals and oversaw the Ford Motors account. Additionally, Vilas held key positions at Siemens PLM Software, specifically managing Ford's offshore development initiatives. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University.