ITC Business Council – Shivam Kumar

Shivam Kumar- Member of the Business Council for Innovation and Technology

 

Shivam Kumar, as the visionary Director of VOLGA INFOSYS PRIVATE LIMITED, stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the way businesses interact with digital technology. Under his leadership, VOLGA INFOSYS has emerged as a leading force in India’s Customer Focused Industry 4.0 solutions, pushing the boundaries of digital transformation journeys across sectors. The company specializes in deploying a suite of cutting-edge technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Immersive Digital Twin technologies, aiming to handhold companies through the complex landscape of Industry 4.0.

 

Kumar’s entrepreneurial journey began over 14 years ago, but it was his co-founding of Volga Infosys Private Limited that marked a pivotal moment in his career. Drawing from his extensive industrial experience, he has been instrumental in driving innovation in simulation and immersive technology solutions for major brands, corporates, and government institutions. His expertise spans across AR, VR, MR/XR, game development for web and mobile platforms, Metaverse development, Blockchain, NFT designing, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence tools.

 

With a diverse portfolio that serves sectors including Defense, Education, Automobile, Manufacturing, Construction, Aerospace, Energy, and Transportation, Kumar has enabled businesses to optimize their processes and achieve transformative outcomes through customized learning, training, and marketing solutions.

 

Among his most noteworthy projects is the pilot project for the first AI city tourist chatbot in Bulgaria, Plovdiv City Concierge, which served tourists of Plovdiv as the European Capital of Culture in 2019. This project underscored the potential of immersive technology in enhancing tourist experiences.

 

Kumar’s professional accomplishments are a testament to his commitment to excellence and innovation. In 2023, he led Volga Infosys to significant recognition, including a presentation in the final of the UNWTO Global Startup Competition and being named one of the Innovation Champions by UNWTO. He was also recognized for his contribution to the industry with a Special Award for Innovation in Tourism from the Ministry of Tourism of Bulgaria.

 

The industry has witnessed considerable evolution since Kumar first embarked on his journey, with the spread of VR, AR, and MR technologies beyond gaming and entertainment into practical industrial applications. Despite challenges such as the technical complexity and cost associated with adopting new technologies, Kumar envisions a future where AI-in-everything becomes a reality, with personal AI-assistant avatars enhancing organizational effectiveness and personal well-being.

 

Kumar’s enthusiasm for emerging technologies, especially Generative AI, underscores his forward-thinking approach to addressing unmet needs and creating better ways to solve existing problems. His advice to newcomers in the industry is to remain focused on solving unsolved problems and to leverage AI for discovering and creating better solutions.

 

In facing setbacks and challenges, Kumar adopts an analytical and patient approach, seeking mentorship and diverse perspectives before formulating solutions. Inspired by technology giants and entrepreneurs who have significantly influenced the metaverse and technology industry, Kumar continues to push the envelope in digital transformation.

 

Beyond his professional achievements, Kumar enjoys reading, traveling to explore the latest industry trends, and engaging in self-development techniques and methodologies. His role at VOLGA INFOSYS PRIVATE LIMITED and contributions to the International Trade Council’s Innovation and Technology Business Council reflect his dedication to advancing technology solutions that transform businesses and improve lives across the globe.