Name: Anup Manchanda,

Bio: Anup Manchanda

Empowering CIOs & COOs to Drive ROI Through AI, Cloud & Cybersecurity | Digital Transformation Strategist | 30+ AI Certs | Helping Enterprises Make Money, Save Money & Mitigate Risk | Turning Complexity into Clarity

I work with CIOs, COOs, and tech leaders simplify complexity and turn strategy into measurable outcomes.

With over 30 AI certifications—including generative AI, cybersecurity, NLP, and cloud—I guide regulated industries like healthcare, finance, retail, and legal through meaningful digital transformation. My certifications span ethical AI, enterprise security, and applied analytics, with several completed at 100% scores.

At Lumen Technologies, I’ve led initiatives that reduced costs, accelerated cloud adoption, and strengthened security. Whether deploying SD-WAN, SASE, or AI-powered analytics, I focus on translating technical capabilities into real business impact.

I actively apply AI to solve practical challenges—from predictive insights in finance to real-time diagnostics in healthcare—always with a focus on ROI and resilience.

As a frequent blogger and tech advocate, I share insights on AI, infrastructure, and innovation. My recent work explores how multimodal AI and autonomous systems are reshaping industries—and how leaders can prepare for what’s next.

I’m also proud to co-lead internal AI enablement efforts—sharing frameworks, conversation starters, and vertical-specific insights to help our teams engage customers with confidence.

Driving Fairness, Empowering Communities, Advancing Innovation

I’ve championed fairness in policy through testimony on predatory pricing, anti-dumping laws, and state-level lobbying to support small and medium-sized businesses. Beyond policy, I’ve raised funds for temples and community centers, strengthening cultural bonds and creating spaces for connection.

Professionally, I’ve engaged with the Illinois Institute of Technology and the R&D community—sharing insights, contributing to talks, and collaborating on research to drive innovation.

At the core, I am guided by service: empowering businesses, uplifting communities, and connecting research to real-world impact.

Let’s connect if you’re navigating transformation and looking for a thoughtful partner to help bridge strategy and execution.

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His regular speaking engagements at industry forums and conferences allow him to share his expertise and give him an avenue to provide education to his colleagues and peers as well as to support the advancement of technology.

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