Cognizant Technology Solutions

What started as a small engineering team supporting Dun & Bradstreet in Chennai has grown into a global powerhouse. Founded in 1994 by Kumar Mahadeva, Lakshmi Narayanan, and Francisco D'Souza, the company spun off to become an independent public entity just four years later. While its legal home remains in Teaneck, New Jersey, the daily rhythm of operations often beats strongest across talent hubs in South Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Under the direction of CEO Ravi Kumar Singisetti, who assumed leadership in January 2023 after Brian Humphries, the firm has sharpened its focus on artificial intelligence. The strategy positions Cognizant not just as a service provider but as an AI Builder that helps enterprises turn raw technology investments into real business value. This shift supports full-stack solutions for clients navigating cloud migrations and digital transformations in healthcare, financial services, and life sciences. [edit]