Rajesh Kandaswamy is a Distinguished VP, Analyst in the global CIO practice at Gartner. His research focus is artificial intelligence (including generative AI), especially business strategy, technology strategy, AI strategy (including approaches such as "AI First"), business case development, portfolio management, AI ecosystems, AI agents, innovation, technology landscape, emerging technologies, best practices, and value creation. He also advices CIOs on technology strategy, technology's impact on business models, and uncovering value from both strategic and emerging technologies. Rajesh advices CIOs, C-suite executives and other IT leaders across industries. He often presents to executives on this topic at conferences and other forums. Rajesh Kandaswamy's prior roles at Gartner included being Gartner Fellow and Chief of Research.