Experience that brings
the whole picture into view.
RPA2AI Research is an independent industry analyst firm founded by Kashyap Kompella. Its work spans enterprise adoption, governance, investments, and education.
Kashyap Kompella, CFA
AI advisor, industry analyst,
author, and educator.
Kashyap brings more than 25 years of experience. Kashyap’s work spans product development, management consulting, industry analysis, enterprise advisory, startups, writing and professional education. At RPA2AI, he focuses on AI strategy, investments, governance, and risk.
In 2021, Kashyap was ranked the #1 global thought leader on AI by Thinkers360.
He has co-authored books on AI, with Alan Pelz-Sharpe and James M. Cooper. Role-specific AI upskilling is a central part of his work: helping leaders and professional teams build the skills and judgment their responsibilities require.
Kashyap on LinkedIn ↗From building technology
to advising leaders.
Experience across implementation, business leadership, and independent research informs Kashyap’s view of what it takes to make technology work in an organization.
- 1998–2003 · Enterprise software
Built and implemented core-banking systems across Asia-Pacific, followed by software and digital work in California.
- 2004–2007 · Wipro Technologies
Built consulting practices, with responsibility for offerings, market strategy, teams, delivery, and profit and loss.
- 2007–2011 · Executive advisory and emerging technology
Worked on research, advice to senior executives, and transactions at ISG, followed by work with a computer-vision startup.
- 2011–2017 · Real Story Group
Led global analyst research, including technology coverage, research methods, teams, and consulting.
- 2018 onwards · Independent AI analysis and advisory
Founded RPA2AI Research. His work spans advisory, speaking, education, and writing, alongside professional learning and publishing through sister firm AI Profs.
Education and qualifications
Kashyap did his engineering at BITS Pilani and an MBA from the Indian School of Business. He is a CFA charterholder and holds a Master of Business Laws and a postgraduate diploma in intellectual property laws from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore.
Advice grounded
in a body of work.
RPA2AI’s service portfolio includes Chief AI Officer and Chief Automation Officer on demand, technology selection, change management, and buy-side due diligence.
AI Profs is a sister firm of RPA2AI, focused on professional education, training, and publishing. Its role is to connect AI knowledge with the needs of leaders and professional communities. Its publications include CFO AI Compass by Divya Kumar, a practical guide for finance leaders.
Kashyap’s commentary in the media.
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Questions about RPA2AI and Kashyap.
What kind of firm is RPA2AI?
RPA2AI Research is an independent industry analyst firm focused on enterprise AI and automation, with advisory, research and education work. It was founded by Kashyap Kompella in partnership with Real Story Group (RSG). Kashyap’s work spans product development, management consulting, industry analysis, enterprise advisory, startups, writing and professional education.
What perspective does Kashyap bring to AI decisions?
His background spans technology, management, finance and law. That combination informs work on adoption, investment, governance and professional learning.
That breadth is relevant because enterprise AI decisions cross functional boundaries. Information quality, security and business use need to be considered together rather than handed off as isolated concerns. Kashyap’s article on cross-functional governance illustrates how these different responsibilities meet in the operation of an AI system. Read more about cross-functional governance.
What does the Thinkers360 recognition refer to?
Kashyap was ranked first on Thinkers360’s global AI thought-leader list in 2021. The recognition is presented with its year, as part of his professional record.
Where can I explore Kashyap’s published work?
Visit Insights for writing, Books for publications, and Speaking for talks and public conversations. Media commentary is listed on this page.
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