Arun Varadarajan is the driving force behind Ascendion’s AAVA platform, uniting AI-powered engineering with real-world business impact. As Chief Commercial Officer, he leads global growth by building partnerships that deliver transformative products, modern platforms, and engineering experiences at scale. Known for blending deep technical acumen with relentless client focus, Arun ensures innovation drives measurable value across industries and geographies.

Previously, as VP and Global Head of Data at Cognizant, he built a $1.1B high-growth data practice, launched industry-first AI data modernization offerings, and accelerated Fortune 500 clients’ digital transformations. His work delivered responsive, intelligent platforms that scaled in real time and redefined how enterprises capture value from AI, data, and cloud modernization.

Arun’s career spans start-ups, global tech giants, and large-scale transformations—always at the intersection of breakthrough technology and human outcomes. Today, he channels that expertise into advancing Ascendion’s mission to engineer the next era of AI-powered software engineering, creating platforms and ecosystems that transform how business gets done.