Deepak Ramanathan
VP, APAC Head of Customer Advisory
Speaker bio
- Deepak Ramanathan is a seasoned technology and analytics leader currently serving as Vice President of the Global Technology Practice at SAS, the world-renowned analytics and AI software company. Based in Singapore, Deepak advises organizations that are investing in AI and machine learning projects with the objective of developing new business models and revenue streams. SAS innovate Over the course of his career at SAS, he has held a range of progressively senior roles, including Chief Technology Officer for North Asia, Senior Director of Practices for Asia Pacific, and Practice Lead for Information Management, reflecting his deep and broad expertise across the analytics landscape. Ramanathan is a member of the SAS Center of Excellence for Analytics Platforms and works with organizations in formulating their analytics strategies and helping them craft out the supporting infrastructure. He has been responsible for data and analytics platforms, visualization, advanced analytics and data science practices within SAS for the Asia Pacific region, along with customer-facing work in campaign solutions, digital marketing, customer intelligence, and customer experience. iTWire He has championed the cause of analytics within enterprises across the Asia Pacific region SlideShare, developing a particularly strong understanding of how industries like banking, manufacturing, telecommunications, and government can harness data to drive outcomes. As AI moves from pilot projects to core business tools, Ramanathan has been a vocal advocate for responsible AI adoption, arguing that governance must be taken as seriously as innovation. SAS's answer, which he champions, is an analytics lifecycle model that builds guardrails into every stage of AI development — detecting bias as early as possible and ensuring safety rails are in place throughout deployment. Security Brief He has stressed that upskilling, governance, and productivity are the three priorities that matter most for organizations looking to compete in the AI era, and continues to be a prominent voice at industry conferences and forums across the Asia Pacific region.
Speaker on
Trustworthy AI
AM Plenary
08/04/2026
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09:25 - 09:40
SAS Viya platform
AM Plenary
08/04/2026
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09:40 - 10:05