Suvesh Balasubramanian

Suvesh Balasubramanian is a Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine (UCI). He brings extensive industry and consulting experience to his academic role, focusing on the integration of business strategy with advanced technology solutions.

Education:

• MBA – UCI Paul Merage School of Business, Irvine, CA
• Bachelor of Engineering – University of Madras, India

His research and professional interests include Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Technology-Enabled Business Solutions, IT Portfolio and Program Management, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, and Agile Methodologies. With over 25 years of experience, Suvesh has held senior leadership positions at organizations such as UnitedHealth Group (UHG), KPMG, EY, and DSV, where he led large-scale transformation initiatives across industries like healthcare, financial services, logistics, and high-tech.

He is recognized for his expertise in aligning enterprise strategy with technology, having implemented advanced solutions in machine learning, robotics process automation, customer experience management, and supply chain optimization. An early adopter of Agile Scrum and Extreme Programming (XP), Suvesh has driven Agile transformations using lean and scaled Agile frameworks, building organizational competencies and fostering an Agile mindset across enterprises.

Suvesh is also a principal at the Applied AI Institute, further bridging academic insight with real-world application. His work emphasizes the intersection of business, technology, and operations, combining strategic vision with technical depth and execution excellence.

Professional Affiliations & Roles:

• Principal, Applied AI Institute
• Former Senior Leader, UnitedHealth Group (UHG)
• Management Consultant, KPMG and EY
• Industry Advisor in Digital Transformation and Enterprise Architecture