Cognizant
Teaneck, US · 1 known investors
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Cognizant is an IT services and consulting company that helps enterprises modernize technology, redesign processes, and transform customer experiences using AI. It serves large companies across industries with technology modernization and digital transformation services.
Founders & leadership
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Kumar MahadevainFounder and former CEO1993–2006Kumar Mahadeva founded Cognizant Technology Solutions in 1993, an IT services and consulting company that provides technology modernization and digital transformation services to large enterprises. Prior to establishing Cognizant, he served as Chairman of Dun & Bradstreet India and China and held positions at AT&T, McKinsey and Company, and the BBC; he holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Cambridge University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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Francisco D'SouzainCo-founder · Vice Chairman Of The Board2019–2020Francisco D'Souza co-founded and led Cognizant Technology Solutions as CEO for 12 years, during which the company grew to over $16 billion in revenue and approximately 282,000 employees. He holds a BBA from the University of Macau and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business, and currently serves as co-founder and managing partner of Recognize, a technology investment platform.
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The Cognizant mafia →37 people who came through Cognizant went on to found or lead other companies.
Anurag ArjunProgrammer AnalystFounded Polygon +2Ajith GovindProgrammer AnalystFounded Cactus +1Deepak AnchalaSenior Manager, Business IntelligenceFounded Slintel +1Roby Thomas JohnAssociateFounded Super Gaming +1Arindam PaulConsultantFounded AtombergAjoy MallikAVP, Head and Founding Team, Global Innovation EcosystemFounded CentricalRajiv SrivatsaAccount Manager (Consulting, BD, Business Analysis)Founded UrbanladderManmit ShrimaliSenior Engagement ManagerFounded Turing Labs Inc.Derek R. ZhangSr. Strategy Consultant, Digital Products and TransformationFounded Ruta HealthSoumyajit DasAndroid DeveloperFounded Better OpinionsNaimisha RaoProgrammer Analyst TraineeFounded Gullak MoneySuchit DubeyUser Interface ConsultantFounded Narrative
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cognizant do?
- Cognizant is an IT services and consulting company that helps enterprises modernize technology, redesign processes, and transform customer experiences using AI. It serves large companies across industries with technology modernization and digital transformation services.
- Who founded Cognizant?
- Cognizant was founded by Kumar Mahadeva, Francisco D'Souza.
- Who are Cognizant's investors?
- Cognizant's investors include Silver Lake Partners.
- Where is Cognizant headquartered?
- Cognizant is headquartered in Teaneck, US.