Sangramsinh
Pawar, Founder & CEO, Mindwrks People Solutions and IT Services Inc.
Could you
provide an introduction of yourself to our audience?
I am Sangramsinh Pawar, a PhD Scholar, Founder and CEO of Mindwrks People Solutions and IT Services Inc. I am also Chief People Advisor, Executive & Growth Coach, and an expert in People Technologies (AI), Organizational Change Management (OCM), HR, L&OD, and People Technology Systems. With over 28 years of global experience, I have worked across 32 nationalities in 60+ countries and held strategic leadership roles in IT, Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive, and Consulting sectors. My expertise lies in Change Management, Capability Building, Process Reengineering, Talent Architecture, AI-driven HR Strategies, and Business Transformation.
I have been associated with global brands such as Sears Holdings, Cognizant, Cisco, JDSU (USA), ITIDA (Ministry of Communication, Egypt), Sandisk, Chevron, NAB Australia, Petro Plus (Switzerland), Nestle, WHO Geneva, and many more. I am also a Certified Leadership Coach, EFQM Lead Assessor, and XLRI Competency Mapping expert.
Through my venture MINDWRKS, I am pioneering Autonomous Multi-AI Agentic Platforms in Talent Management, HR Transformation, and Business Process Consulting.
Could you tell us about your venture MINDWRKS People Solutions & IT Services and the range of services it offers?
MINDWRKS is a pioneering People, Process, and People Technology Consulting firm, integrating AI and automation to drive efficiency in Talent, HR, and Business Process Management.
Our key services include:
• HR & Organizational Change Management (OCM) – Change Readiness, Cultural Transformation, HR Strategy, Leadership Coaching.
• AI-driven Talent & People Analytics – Workforce Planning, Predictive Analytics, Skill Mapping, and Autonomous Multi-AI Agentic Talent Platforms.
• Process Reengineering & Automation – Business Excellence Models, Process Mapping, PCMM, Balanced Scorecards.
• L&OD & Executive Coaching – Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Role-Based Capability Building.
• Technology Consulting for HR & People Functions – AI-based HR Systems, Competency Mapping, and Digital HR Solutions.
• GCC (Global Capability Centers) Enablement – Helping Global Enterprises set up GCCs in India using a structured Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. We specialize in quickly ramping up GCCs and making them profitable, leveraging our strong expertise in People, Process, and Technology (ODCs - Offshore Development Centers).
What inspired you to venture into the entrepreneurial world, and can you share your professional journey, highlighting significant milestones and achievements?
My entrepreneurial journey is driven by a passion for People Strategy, Business Transformation, and AI-led HR Innovation. Having worked in global leadership roles across industries, I realized the gaps in traditional HR models and the need for AI-driven, automated solutions. This led me to establish MINDWRKS—a platform that integrates People, Process, and AI-powered Talent Management.
Significant milestones include:
• Spearheading global Change Management programs across IT, Manufacturing, and Energy sectors.
• Building AI-based competency & job role mapping models to enhance talent utilization.
• Developing the CARE Model (Career Architecture for Role Enrichment) and C2C (Capability to Cash) frameworks. ROLE Framework (Results, Operating Network, Line of Controls and Enablers)
• Leading large-scale HR transformations for Fortune 500 companies.
• Being recognized by SHRM, ILO, and World HRD Congress for contributions to HR Excellence.
Through MINDWRKS, I continue to push the boundaries of AI-driven HR transformation and People Process Automation.
What are your key areas of expertise, and how have these skills played a role in your entrepreneurial success?
• Organizational Change Management (OCM) & HR Transformation
• AI-driven Talent Management & Workforce Analytics
• Process Reengineering & Business Excellence Models
• Leadership Development, Coaching & Employee Engagement
• AI-led Competency Mapping, Career Architecture, and Succession Planning
These expertise areas have allowed me to innovate HR & business models that drive efficiency, scalability, and impact. By combining AI-driven insights with human-centric strategies, MINDWRKS has become a leader in Talent, People, and HR Technology solutions.
Could you highlight some of the notable projects that your venture has successfully completed?
• AI-driven HR Transformation for a global IT services firm, integrating Autonomous Multi-AI Agentic Platforms for Talent Lifecycle Management.
• Large-scale Change Management & Leadership Coaching for a manufacturing giant transitioning to digital HR.
• Competency Mapping & Role Profiling for an engineering conglomerate, helping optimize workforce planning.
• Process Reengineering & Balanced Scorecard Implementation for a multinational logistics company.
• Career Architecture (CARE Model) Integration for a leading banking & financial institution, restructuring talent movement & succession planning.
Our solutions have enhanced workforce productivity, reduced attrition, and increased business agility across industries.
How do you keep yourself updated with the latest trends and advancements in the AI-driven business era?
• Continuous Learning & Research – I actively explore AI, HR Tech, and Business Transformation innovations.
• Engagement with Global Think Tanks & HR Bodies – I am part of World HRD Congress, ILO, and AI-HR Tech groups.
• Speaking Engagements & Thought Leadership – I contribute to conferences, white papers, and podcasts on AI-led HR & Change Management.
• Industry Collaborations & AI-driven Experiments – Through MINDWRKS, we conduct AI-based talent experiments & process simulations to refine HR strategies.
By staying ahead of trends, MINDWRKS continues to redefine the future of AI-powered HR and People Technology.
What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build a business in the consulting space?
• Find Your Niche & Solve Real Problems – Focus on specific business challenges and build AI-powered, scalable solutions.
• Be Adaptive & Data-Driven – Use AI, analytics, and market insights to drive innovation.
• Invest in People & Network Globally – The best consulting businesses leverage expertise, collaboration, and mentorship.
• Build Sustainable & Tech-Enabled Solutions – AI-driven automation, process intelligence, and strategic execution are key.
• Keep Learning & Innovating – The consulting world evolves rapidly, and staying ahead requires continuous upskilling and adaptability.
With AI transforming People & Business Consulting, entrepreneurs who merge technology with deep domain expertise will lead the next revolution.
I am Sangramsinh Pawar, a PhD Scholar, Founder and CEO of Mindwrks People Solutions and IT Services Inc. I am also Chief People Advisor, Executive & Growth Coach, and an expert in People Technologies (AI), Organizational Change Management (OCM), HR, L&OD, and People Technology Systems. With over 28 years of global experience, I have worked across 32 nationalities in 60+ countries and held strategic leadership roles in IT, Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive, and Consulting sectors. My expertise lies in Change Management, Capability Building, Process Reengineering, Talent Architecture, AI-driven HR Strategies, and Business Transformation.
I have been associated with global brands such as Sears Holdings, Cognizant, Cisco, JDSU (USA), ITIDA (Ministry of Communication, Egypt), Sandisk, Chevron, NAB Australia, Petro Plus (Switzerland), Nestle, WHO Geneva, and many more. I am also a Certified Leadership Coach, EFQM Lead Assessor, and XLRI Competency Mapping expert.
Through my venture MINDWRKS, I am pioneering Autonomous Multi-AI Agentic Platforms in Talent Management, HR Transformation, and Business Process Consulting.
Could you tell us about your venture MINDWRKS People Solutions & IT Services and the range of services it offers?
MINDWRKS is a pioneering People, Process, and People Technology Consulting firm, integrating AI and automation to drive efficiency in Talent, HR, and Business Process Management.
Our key services include:
• HR & Organizational Change Management (OCM) – Change Readiness, Cultural Transformation, HR Strategy, Leadership Coaching.
• AI-driven Talent & People Analytics – Workforce Planning, Predictive Analytics, Skill Mapping, and Autonomous Multi-AI Agentic Talent Platforms.
• Process Reengineering & Automation – Business Excellence Models, Process Mapping, PCMM, Balanced Scorecards.
• L&OD & Executive Coaching – Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Role-Based Capability Building.
• Technology Consulting for HR & People Functions – AI-based HR Systems, Competency Mapping, and Digital HR Solutions.
• GCC (Global Capability Centers) Enablement – Helping Global Enterprises set up GCCs in India using a structured Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. We specialize in quickly ramping up GCCs and making them profitable, leveraging our strong expertise in People, Process, and Technology (ODCs - Offshore Development Centers).
What inspired you to venture into the entrepreneurial world, and can you share your professional journey, highlighting significant milestones and achievements?
My entrepreneurial journey is driven by a passion for People Strategy, Business Transformation, and AI-led HR Innovation. Having worked in global leadership roles across industries, I realized the gaps in traditional HR models and the need for AI-driven, automated solutions. This led me to establish MINDWRKS—a platform that integrates People, Process, and AI-powered Talent Management.
Significant milestones include:
• Spearheading global Change Management programs across IT, Manufacturing, and Energy sectors.
• Building AI-based competency & job role mapping models to enhance talent utilization.
• Developing the CARE Model (Career Architecture for Role Enrichment) and C2C (Capability to Cash) frameworks. ROLE Framework (Results, Operating Network, Line of Controls and Enablers)
• Leading large-scale HR transformations for Fortune 500 companies.
• Being recognized by SHRM, ILO, and World HRD Congress for contributions to HR Excellence.
Through MINDWRKS, I continue to push the boundaries of AI-driven HR transformation and People Process Automation.
What are your key areas of expertise, and how have these skills played a role in your entrepreneurial success?
• Organizational Change Management (OCM) & HR Transformation
• AI-driven Talent Management & Workforce Analytics
• Process Reengineering & Business Excellence Models
• Leadership Development, Coaching & Employee Engagement
• AI-led Competency Mapping, Career Architecture, and Succession Planning
These expertise areas have allowed me to innovate HR & business models that drive efficiency, scalability, and impact. By combining AI-driven insights with human-centric strategies, MINDWRKS has become a leader in Talent, People, and HR Technology solutions.
Could you highlight some of the notable projects that your venture has successfully completed?
• AI-driven HR Transformation for a global IT services firm, integrating Autonomous Multi-AI Agentic Platforms for Talent Lifecycle Management.
• Large-scale Change Management & Leadership Coaching for a manufacturing giant transitioning to digital HR.
• Competency Mapping & Role Profiling for an engineering conglomerate, helping optimize workforce planning.
• Process Reengineering & Balanced Scorecard Implementation for a multinational logistics company.
• Career Architecture (CARE Model) Integration for a leading banking & financial institution, restructuring talent movement & succession planning.
Our solutions have enhanced workforce productivity, reduced attrition, and increased business agility across industries.
How do you keep yourself updated with the latest trends and advancements in the AI-driven business era?
• Continuous Learning & Research – I actively explore AI, HR Tech, and Business Transformation innovations.
• Engagement with Global Think Tanks & HR Bodies – I am part of World HRD Congress, ILO, and AI-HR Tech groups.
• Speaking Engagements & Thought Leadership – I contribute to conferences, white papers, and podcasts on AI-led HR & Change Management.
• Industry Collaborations & AI-driven Experiments – Through MINDWRKS, we conduct AI-based talent experiments & process simulations to refine HR strategies.
By staying ahead of trends, MINDWRKS continues to redefine the future of AI-powered HR and People Technology.
What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build a business in the consulting space?
• Find Your Niche & Solve Real Problems – Focus on specific business challenges and build AI-powered, scalable solutions.
• Be Adaptive & Data-Driven – Use AI, analytics, and market insights to drive innovation.
• Invest in People & Network Globally – The best consulting businesses leverage expertise, collaboration, and mentorship.
• Build Sustainable & Tech-Enabled Solutions – AI-driven automation, process intelligence, and strategic execution are key.
• Keep Learning & Innovating – The consulting world evolves rapidly, and staying ahead requires continuous upskilling and adaptability.
With AI transforming People & Business Consulting, entrepreneurs who merge technology with deep domain expertise will lead the next revolution.
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