Celonaut Spotlight: Shilpa Komarla — Director CoE Services and AI Practice Lead (India)
From Curiosity to Leadership: Shilpa’s Four-Year Evolution
Shilpa joined Celonis four years ago as a Lead Consultant, driven by a fascination with process mining and the transformative power of data. Since then, her career has mirrored the rapid growth of the company itself.
"Over the past four years, I’ve evolved from leading engagements to shaping practices and strategy," Shilpa shares. "That progression reflects the trust, opportunity, and accountability the organization offers"
Today, she leads a talented team of consultants and AI practitioners who partner with global customers to design and implement scalable, value-driven solutions across industries that translate complex operational challenges into strategic transformation initiatives powered by data, process intelligence, and AI.
What sets the India Services team apart?
“The Services team in India is uniquely positioned at the intersection of deep product expertise and strong business acumen," Shilpa explains. "Our work spans complex transformation programs across industries, where we combine process intelligence, AI, consulting, and delivery excellence to drive measurable outcomes."
Ownership:
The team operates with a strong sense of ownership, where consultants are trusted to lead engagements, shape solutions and drive outcomes. This culture encourages accountability while empowering individuals to grow quickly and deliver meaningful impact.
Strategic Impact:
By combining deep process mining expertise with a consulting-led approach, the team helps organizations translate process insights into measurable operational improvements and business outcomes.
Cutting-Edge Focus:
The team continuously pushes the boundaries of process mining by exploring innovative approaches to process optimization and scalable implementation frameworks.
Global Collaboration:
Working closely with colleagues across regions, the India Services team contributes to large transformation programs while maintaining consistent delivery standards and sharing best practices globally.
"For anyone seeking a fast-paced environment that blends analytics, AI, and consulting," Shilpa notes, "the learning curve is steep—but so is the opportunity to grow."
Driving Global AI Transformation
As AI promises to reinvent operations, Celonis is at the forefront of this shift. The Services team is responsible for building reusable accelerators, designing frameworks, and creating scalable AI use cases that shape how enterprises adopt AI responsibly and effectively.
"Celonis India plays a strategic role in shaping the future of enterprise AI across our global ecosystem," says Shilpa. “By combining technical expertise with a culture rooted in problem-solving, the India Hub acts as a strategic innovation engine for the entire organization.”
Shivakumar Ashokkumar
As a Senior Employer Brand Specialist on the Culture team at Celonis, Shiva focuses on the intersection of marketing and recruitment. He specializes in driving brand awareness and lead generation through high-impact paid campaigns. From managing the global referral program to supporting hiring initiatives, Shiva is dedicated to ensuring Celonis remains a top destination for world-class talent.