Algorithms aren’t enough: Why factories need an AI reasoning layer

Capt. Raghu Achat is a technology executive and strategic leader passionate about reframing IT governance and cybersecurity from a compliance function into a force multiplier that shapes how organizations execute. His work centers on designing pragmatic risk frameworks, building organizational change readiness and bridging the gap between executive strategy and shop-floor reality to enable secure, resilient growth.

With over 33 years of leadership experience, Raghu began his career as an officer in the Indian Army before transitioning to the corporate sector, where he currently serves as vice president and head of IT for a manufacturing and engineering services organization. He has spearheaded enterprise-wide digital transformations — including large-scale cloud ERP migrations and advanced industrial technology deployments — guiding complex operations through modernization while maintaining robust cybersecurity postures.

Raghu writes and speaks frequently about digital transformation, cybersecurity governance and how organizations can achieve true operational metamorphosis by embedding governance directly into their daily culture.