Chockalingam M. is the Director of Technology at Nasscom, a purpose-driven association that works with industry, government, and academia to position India as a trusted hub for products, talent, and impact. Chockalingam specializes in AI/ML and Data Science, with over two decades of experience designing and deploying data and AI solutions for governments and enterprises. His work spans agriculture, healthcare, energy, education, and social welfare, with a focus on helping organizations identify high-impact AI use cases and translate them into scalable, real-world applications. He previously led the establishment of the AI Center of Excellence for the Government of Tamil Nadu and played a key role in developing the state’s AI curriculum under the Naan Mudhalvan (Skill Academy) initiative, aimed at building AI capabilities among 50,000+ students. His expertise spans the end-to-end AI lifecycle, from data engineering and model development to deployment, governance, and responsible adoption.
