Originally launched as TFBuild, the initiative was designed to accelerate experimentation and engineering around emerging technologies and applied AI. Through TFBuild, ThoughtFocus teams have been developing internal platforms, prototyping solutions, and exploring practical use cases that address real client and industry challenges.

Building on the success of TFBuild, ThoughtFocus is now expanding the scale and impact of these efforts through ThoughtFocus Lab, which will serve as a focal point for the company’s ongoing work in applied AI innovation, industry-focused solution development, and enterprise-grade technology engineering. The initiative brings together engineers, domain experts, and AI practitioners who have been driving these efforts to further accelerate the development of solutions that can be rapidly deployed to address enterprise and industry needs.

“At ThoughtFocus, we believe the real power of AI lies in how it empowers people to solve complex problems and deliver greater value for our clients,” said Nick Sharma, CEO of ThoughtFocus. “The evolution of TFBuild into ThoughtFocus Lab and the formalization of the AI Czar Office reflect our commitment to equipping our teams with the capabilities needed to turn AI innovation into practical solutions for our customers. For us, AI is about amplifying human expertise so we can help organizations navigate real business challenges and unlock new opportunities.”

The AI Czar Office, led by Bradley Clerkin, formalizes the leadership structure guiding ThoughtFocus’ AI initiatives across engineering, innovation, and delivery. Avinash Dongre, Vice President of Engineering, AI and Innovation, who has been closely involved in advancing ThoughtFocus’ AI engineering initiatives, will continue to play a key role within the AI Czar Office, working alongside engineering and innovation teams to ensure that AI capabilities continue to evolve from experimentation to enterprise deployment.

As part of strengthening its AI leadership ecosystem, ThoughtFocus also announced that Gayathri Devi Jayan (GD) has partnered with the company as AI Strategist and Consultant.

GD is the Founder of AIDVICE, an AI advisory firm focused on helping enterprises navigate the adoption and operationalization of applied and responsible AI. She also serves as the Chapter President, India, for the Applied AI Association, where she works with a global community of practitioners, researchers, academicians, and technology leaders to advance industry dialogue around applied AI and responsible AI governance. She was recognized by The Economic Times AI as one of the Top 5 Women Leaders in AI for her contributions to advancing applied AI and enterprise adoption.

GD brings more than three decades of leadership experience in the global technology and engineering services industry, having held senior leadership roles across organizations including Wipro, L&T Technology Services, Cognizant, Verizon, and Virtusa. Throughout her career she has led large-scale digital transformation initiatives, technology strategy programs, and global delivery organizations across multiple industries.

In her role with ThoughtFocus, GD will work closely with the AI Czar Office, including Bradley Clerkin and Avinash Dongre, as well as the delivery organization to help further embed AI into how ThoughtFocus builds solutions, develops talent, and engages with clients. Her focus will include advancing the TFGPT platform, strengthening AI capability development and learning programs, and supporting ThoughtFocus’ broader efforts to ensure that AI becomes an integral part of how teams across the organization innovate and deliver value for customers.

Madan Mewari, who leads delivery at ThoughtFocus, will work closely with the AI Czar Office and engineering teams to operationalize these initiatives across client programs and internal platforms, ensuring that innovations emerging from ThoughtFocus Lab translate into scalable solutions that help clients address real business challenges.

Together, ThoughtFocus Lab, the AI Czar Office, and the company’s expanded AI leadership ecosystem represent a significant step in ThoughtFocus’ efforts to scale applied AI innovation and help enterprises harness AI responsibly to solve industry problems and create measurable business value.

About ThoughtFocus

ThoughtFocus is a domain-led, engineering-driven technology and services partner that enables organizations to build and upgrade core applications and platforms, scale operations, and embed responsible AI. Headquartered in the United States and supported by a global team of 3,000+ experts across five countries, ThoughtFocus combines deep industry knowledge with disciplined engineering execution to solve complex business challenges.

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