Deepika Duggirala serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Alight Inc. Class A, a global leader in cloud-based human capital technology and services. With more than 20 years of experience in technology leadership, she has driven transformative digital initiatives across Fortune 500 organizations. Prior to joining Alight in 2022, Deepika held senior roles at Cognizant, where she spearheaded engineering teams focused on cloud migration, AI integration, and scalable platform development, resulting in multimillion-dollar efficiencies and enhanced client outcomes. Under her stewardship at Alight, Deepika oversees the company's technology roadmap, emphasizing AI-driven innovations, data analytics, and cybersecurity to power next-generation HR and payroll solutions. Her strategic vision has accelerated Alight's platform modernization, enabling seamless employee experiences and operational agility for millions of users worldwide. Notable achievements include leading the deployment of hybrid cloud architectures that boosted system performance by over 50% and earning industry recognition, such as the CIO Review APAC Tech Leaders Award. A passionate advocate for diversity in tech and sustainable innovation, Deepika holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and frequently speaks at global forums like Gartner Symposium and HR Tech Conference, shaping the future of human-centric technology.