Piyush Patel - Tech Council

Professional Overview

Piyush Patel is an accomplished technology leader with over 25 years of experience in driving digital transformation, software product management, and strategic alliances. He currently serves as a Tech Council member at Algolia and the MACH Alliance, where he leverages his deep industry expertise to shape the future of composable and API-first technology solutions.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Tech Council, Algolia (2020 - Present)

Provides strategic guidance and technical expertise to the Algolia leadership team on product roadmap, ecosystem development, and go-to-market strategies.

Contributes to the advancement of Algolia's position as a leading API-first search and discovery platform.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and champion the adoption of composable architecture principles.

Tech Council, MACH Alliance (2023 - Present)

Serves as a thought leader and advocate for the MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS, Headless) architectural approach.

Advises the MACH Alliance on technical standards, ecosystem growth, and industry positioning.

Promotes the adoption of MACH principles to help organizations achieve greater agility, scalability, and innovation.

Managing Partner, Accelerating Digital Ventures (2019 - Present)

Leads a boutique digital transformation consultancy, driving strategic initiatives and technology implementations for enterprise clients.

Specializes in aligning business objectives with composable, API-first technology solutions to enable organizations' digital journeys.

Leverages a broad network of industry partners and expert practitioners to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions.

Career Progression

Prior to his current roles, Piyush held various leadership positions in the technology and digital services industry, including:

Adobe Practice Lead at Capgemini Invent (2017-2019)

Chief Executive Officer at Accelerating Digital (acquired by Capgemini Invent) (2014-2017)

VP of Worldwide Alliances Strategy and Marketing at OpenText (2013-2014)

Global Head of CMS at SapientNitro (2010-2013)

Throughout his career, Piyush has demonstrated a strong track record of driving business growth, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative technology solutions that enable organizations to thrive in the digital age.

Academic Background

Piyush holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India.

Areas of Expertise

Digital transformation strategy and implementation

Software product management and ecosystem development

API-first and composable architecture design

Strategic alliance and ecosystem building

Technology advisory and thought leadership

Professional Impact

Played a key role in the successful acquisition of Accelerating Digital by Capgemini Invent, driving the integration and expansion of the combined organization's digital transformation capabilities.

Spearheaded the development of cutting-edge, customer-centric digital solutions for global enterprises, resulting in improved operational efficiency, enhanced customer experiences, and measurable business outcomes.

Actively participates in industry events, conferences, and publications, sharing insights and best practices to advance the adoption of composable, API-first technology solutions.

Conclusion

Piyush Patel is a seasoned technology leader with a proven track record of driving digital transformation, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions that enable organizations to thrive in the digital age. As a Tech Council member at Algolia and the MACH Alliance, he continues to shape the future of composable and API-first technology, while also leading Accelerating Digital Ventures to help clients navigate their digital journeys.