Vishal Kumar : Pioneering Tech Leadership With Vision And Strategy
Vishal Kumar
Vice President
In the ever-evolving realm of technology, leadership that combines strategic foresight with execution excellence is pivotal. Vishal Kumar, Vice President at Nstarx, exemplifies this ethos. An alumnus of VNIT Nagpur, Vishal’s journey from Metallurgical Engineering to becoming a transformative leader in IT reflects his relentless pursuit of innovation, resilience, and excellence. With expertise in ERP, Analytics, Mobility, and Data Engineering, Vishal has spearheaded enterprise solutions for BFSI, Telecom, and Retail sectors, driving impactful business outcomes.
In this interview with CEO Insights, Vishal shares about his experience in VNIT and highlights his career journey. Let’s read on.
Tell us about your experience at VNIT Nagpur. What were the key lessons you took away from your college experience, and how did the institution help shape your career journey?
VNIT was a transformative experience that significantly honed my strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. The rigorous academic environment and exposure to diverse perspectives helped me develop an analytical mindset and a high adaptability quotient, both of which are crucial for effective leadership in today’s dynamic business landscape. My time at VNIT imparted three critical lessons that have become the foundation of my professional journey.
I learned the importance of operational discipline and structured problem-solving, which ensure efficient execution. I also embraced data-driven decision-making as a tool to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. Lastly, I developed agility and adaptability, enabling me to navigate the complexities of ever-evolving business environments. These compe- tencies have played a pivotal role in my ability to lead large-scale
enterprise trans-formations and excel in digital delivery.
Tell us about your current role at Nstarx and the various responsibilities you handle there.
As the Global Delivery Head, I lead the enterprise wide technology strategy, ensuring seamless execution and operational scalability across the organization. My role revolves around orchestrating global digital transformation programs and integrating emerging technologies like AI/ML, Cloud, and Data Engineering to drive innovation. I focus on aligning technology investments with business objectives, ensuring both profit ability and a strong competitive market position.
To enhance operational efficiencies, I leverage automation, DevOps, and CI/CD frameworks, which accelerate time-to-market and improve delivery performance. Engaging strategically with stakeholders, including C-suite executives, investors, and clients, I ensure that technology roadmaps are in sync with business growth.
Additionally, I am committed to building high-performance teams and fostering a culture of account ability, innovation, and results-driven execution. In short, my focus is on driving delivery excellence, business transformation, and long-term value creation.
How do you approach mentoring and training your team in their professional growth?
Leadership, to me, is about creating more leaders. I emphasize a structured mentorship model that cultivates growth and account ability across the organization. This begins with defining clear success metrics, ensuring every professional understands how their contributions align with the organization's strategic objectives. I prioritize fostering a continuous learning culture, encouraging teams to upskill in critical areas like AI, Cloud, Agile, and DevSecOps to stay ahead of industry trends.
Empowering teams is also central to my leadership approach. I encourage autonomy and innovation, enabling risk-taking and accountability while ensuring teams can think big and execute with precision. Additionally, I measure success through data and impact, ensure employees are aligned with key performance indicators (KPIs), and understand the business-driven value streams. By embedding leadership and execution excellence at every level, we lay the foundation for sustainable growth and long-term success.
What has been your success mantra?
In today’s hyper-competitive digital landscape, effective
Tell us about your current role at Nstarx and the various responsibilities you handle there.
As the Global Delivery Head, I lead the enterprise wide technology strategy, ensuring seamless execution and operational scalability across the organization. My role revolves around orchestrating global digital transformation programs and integrating emerging technologies like AI/ML, Cloud, and Data Engineering to drive innovation. I focus on aligning technology investments with business objectives, ensuring both profit ability and a strong competitive market position.
To enhance operational efficiencies, I leverage automation, DevOps, and CI/CD frameworks, which accelerate time-to-market and improve delivery performance. Engaging strategically with stakeholders, including C-suite executives, investors, and clients, I ensure that technology roadmaps are in sync with business growth.
Additionally, I am committed to building high-performance teams and fostering a culture of account ability, innovation, and results-driven execution. In short, my focus is on driving delivery excellence, business transformation, and long-term value creation.
Honesty, transparency, & value-driven delivery are the cornerstones of impactful leadership
How do you approach mentoring and training your team in their professional growth?
Leadership, to me, is about creating more leaders. I emphasize a structured mentorship model that cultivates growth and account ability across the organization. This begins with defining clear success metrics, ensuring every professional understands how their contributions align with the organization's strategic objectives. I prioritize fostering a continuous learning culture, encouraging teams to upskill in critical areas like AI, Cloud, Agile, and DevSecOps to stay ahead of industry trends.
Empowering teams is also central to my leadership approach. I encourage autonomy and innovation, enabling risk-taking and accountability while ensuring teams can think big and execute with precision. Additionally, I measure success through data and impact, ensure employees are aligned with key performance indicators (KPIs), and understand the business-driven value streams. By embedding leadership and execution excellence at every level, we lay the foundation for sustainable growth and long-term success.
What has been your success mantra?
In today’s hyper-competitive digital landscape, effective
technology leadership goes beyond managing projects, it’s about delivering measurable business outcomes rather than merely focusing on technology outputs. My relentless focus is on optimizing operational excellence, ensuring seamless delivery with an emphasis on scalability, agility, and efficiency. I drive a culture of innovation and accountability, where every team member understands their critical role in creating value for customers and stake holders. At the same time, I ensure robust governance and risk management, balancing quality, compliance, and security while accelerating digital adoption. The key to success lies in bridging the gap between technology and business value creation, an essential skill for any modern digital leader to master.
What are your future plans, both for your self and for your company?
My mission is to transition into a COO or CEO role, leading enterprise-wide transformation at a global scale. My vision includes building a next-generation digital ecosystem using AI, IoT, and cloud technologies to disrupt traditional business models and developing a global health-tech grid that integrates real-time AI powered healthcare analytics for world wide medical insights. At Nstarx, I focus on scaling AI-driven innovations, optimizing global delivery operations with predictive analytics and workflow automation, and driving sustainable business models by aligning technology investments with long-term industry growth. Success today hinges on continuous evolution, market foresight, and large-scale digital transformation.
What advice would you give to young people in the field of technology?
The first five years of your career are crucial in shaping your trajectory. My advice is to master your fundamentals by becoming an expert in technology, business strategy, and digital transformation frameworks. Embrace adaptability, as the digital economy evolves rapidly, and staying relevant requires constant upskilling. Focus on outcomes rather than just execution, as business leaders create value, drive profitability, and make an impact. Network aggressively, as connecting with industry leaders, investors, and mentors will shape your opportunities. Finally, stay curious and challenge conventions, because true leaders drive disruption and set trends rather than simply follow them.
Vishal Kumar, Vice President, Nstarx
A trailblazer in the IT industry, Vishal Kumar has over 25 years of transformational experience. An alumnus of VNIT Nagpur, he earned his degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 1998. His leadership is marked by strategic vision, operational excellence, and a commitment to innovation, making him a driving force behind Nstarx’s success.
What are your future plans, both for your self and for your company?
My mission is to transition into a COO or CEO role, leading enterprise-wide transformation at a global scale. My vision includes building a next-generation digital ecosystem using AI, IoT, and cloud technologies to disrupt traditional business models and developing a global health-tech grid that integrates real-time AI powered healthcare analytics for world wide medical insights. At Nstarx, I focus on scaling AI-driven innovations, optimizing global delivery operations with predictive analytics and workflow automation, and driving sustainable business models by aligning technology investments with long-term industry growth. Success today hinges on continuous evolution, market foresight, and large-scale digital transformation.
What advice would you give to young people in the field of technology?
The first five years of your career are crucial in shaping your trajectory. My advice is to master your fundamentals by becoming an expert in technology, business strategy, and digital transformation frameworks. Embrace adaptability, as the digital economy evolves rapidly, and staying relevant requires constant upskilling. Focus on outcomes rather than just execution, as business leaders create value, drive profitability, and make an impact. Network aggressively, as connecting with industry leaders, investors, and mentors will shape your opportunities. Finally, stay curious and challenge conventions, because true leaders drive disruption and set trends rather than simply follow them.
Vishal Kumar, Vice President, Nstarx
A trailblazer in the IT industry, Vishal Kumar has over 25 years of transformational experience. An alumnus of VNIT Nagpur, he earned his degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 1998. His leadership is marked by strategic vision, operational excellence, and a commitment to innovation, making him a driving force behind Nstarx’s success.