Jump into AI wholeheartedly: Cognizant's Rajesh Varrier
Rajesh Varrier, President, Global Operations & Chairman and Managing Director of Cognizant India, wants professionals and organizations to jump into artificial intelligence (AI) wholeheartedly.
At the HYSEA Annual Summit & Awards 2026 in Hyderabad, he shared, "Technology produces net positive impact. Disruption equals opportunity," encouraging professionals not to hold back when it comes to AI.
Varrier believes a $5 trillion investment in AI infrastructure
Varrier pointed out that having domain knowledge and tech skills is key for using AI in areas like claims and fraud detection.
He believes a massive $5 trillion investment in AI infrastructure by 2030 could be as game-changing as computers were in the '90s.
Varrier says staying curious and always learning is essential
He also highlighted how small businesses can move fast with the right mindset—and that India's huge pool of tech talent can help make the country an AI powerhouse.
Cognizant is already teaming up with colleges to update what students learn, and Varrier says staying curious and always learning is essential if you want to keep up with tech's rapid pace.