AI strategy built for how Indian enterprises actually work
Not a course. Not a generic framework. Founder-led consulting that draws on 25 years of telecom and IT operations experience — including 7 years in senior director roles at one of the world's largest telcos.
Who this is for
Mid-to-large Indian enterprises
500–10,000 employees. Complex operations. Leadership is aware of AI but unsure where to start or how to prioritise.
CXOs, VP IT, L&D heads
Decision-makers who need an honest outside view — not a vendor selling tools, but an advisor who has been in the same seat.
Telecom, aviation, banking, logistics
Industries where AI meets complex operations, regulatory constraints, and large workforces. Ashutosh speaks your language.
Not your typical consultancy
This is advisory, not a course library
Most "AI adoption" services either sell you software or give you recorded videos. This is different: direct access to someone who has run 1,000+ person operations, saved 2,400 hours/month through ML automation at BT, and trained 1,000+ professionals on AI tools.
Ashutosh personally delivers every engagement. No junior consultants. No generic decks.
Three engagement levels
Each tier builds on the previous. Most clients start with a Snapshot or Roadmap and transition to the Advisory Retainer once they see the value.
AI Readiness Snapshot
Understand where you are before committing to where you're going.
What you get
- ✓AI readiness score across 7 organisational dimensions
- ✓Executive summary: where you are vs. industry benchmarks
- ✓Prioritised 3–6 month action roadmap
- ✓Identification of 2–3 quick-win AI use cases
Includes
- 2-day facilitated workshop (on-site or virtual)
- Stakeholder interviews across functions
- Written readiness report (10–15 pages)
- 90-minute executive debrief session
AI Adoption Roadmap
A vendor-evaluated, implementation-ready AI strategy built for your organisation.
What you get
- ✓Phased 12–24 month AI transformation roadmap
- ✓Vendor shortlist + RFP support for 2–3 use cases
- ✓Change management and capability-building plan
- ✓ROI model per use case with measurable KPIs
- ✓Quick-win identification: pilot projects showing ROI in 3–6 months
Includes
- Everything in Tier 1
- Process mining session (data-backed automation priority)
- Vendor evaluation scorecard
- Board / leadership presentation deck
- 45-page strategic roadmap document
Advisory Retainer
Sustained strategic guidance from someone who's built this from inside large enterprises.
What you get
- ✓Quarterly AI programme reviews with updated roadmap
- ✓4–8 hours/month of direct advisory access
- ✓Vendor relationship management and escalation support
- ✓Monthly progress dashboards tied to agreed KPIs
- ✓Peer network introductions and knowledge-sharing
Includes
- Everything in Tier 1 + 2 (onboarding)
- Priority access to Ashutosh's direct calendar
- Dedicated WhatsApp/Slack channel for real-time queries
- Annual AI strategy refresh
- Team AI competency assessments
Prices shown in INR. USD pricing available for international clients. All engagements start with a free 30–45 minute introductory call.
Ashutosh Sharma — Founder, OptiVantage Technologies
25 years in telecom and IT operations across BT, Telstra, Orange, SITA. Former Director, Service Operations at BT managing 1,000+ FTEs. AI certified trainer (Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, Google AI), ISO 42001 certified, UT Austin AI for Leaders postgraduate. Clients include Hexaware, Infogain, Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Not sure where to start?
Take our 5-minute AI Readiness Assessment. You'll get a personalised score, three specific insights about your organisation, and a clear recommended next step. No email required to begin.