Kanishka Bhargava

Background

Kanishka Bhargava is a seasoned IT services executive with more than 20 years of global experience in IT business development, digital transformation and consulting. As associate vice president at HCLTech, he leads the growth of digital services in the manufacturing industry. His expertise spans account management, program governance and strategic consulting.

He has held leadership roles at Accenture and Cognizant, managing large portfolios and driving transformational initiatives worldwide. Kanishka earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology from the University of Delhi in India and an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management in the Philippines. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at UNC Charlotte to merge industry experience with applied research for leadership roles focused on digital strategy and organizational effectiveness.

Research Interest

Kanishka’s research interests center on business information systems, particularly how digital transformation influences organizational culture and employee behavior. Drawing from his professional experience, he intends to explore technology’s role as a strategic enabler in the workplace. Through the DBA program, he aims to develop evidence-based strategies for designing human-centric digital workplaces that drive business outcomes while enhancing employee well-being and engagement.