Vidyesh Paknikar

Vidyesh Paknikar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in quality engineering and operations management. Currently serving as Sr Director of Quality Engineering Services at LTIMindtree since April 2024, Vidyesh previously held the position of GM for India Operations at Altizon Systems from April 2017 to April 2024, where responsibilities included overseeing finance, operations, customer success, and human resources. Prior to that, a prominent career at Cognizant Technology Solutions spanned from November 2005 to April 2017, including roles such as Associate Director, focusing on delivery management in the BFS sector, and Sr. Manager with experience across various domains including investment banking and manufacturing. Early career experience includes serving as Module Test Lead at Tieto, where work involved healthcare information systems in Germany, Holland, and Austria. Vidyesh holds an MBA in Systems from Savitribai Phule Pune University and an MBA in Computer Management, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pune.