AI Factory: Scaling AI from Pilots from Production

Abstract

Our AI Factory introduces a disciplined, industrial-grade operating model that converts data into measurable business intelligence. This whitepaper outlines a technology-neutral architecture, key roles, and a phased roadmap to scale AI responsibly. Learn how to move from isolated pilots to a repeatable, governed system that delivers dependable AI capabilities embedded in your operations.

Built on principles of governance, traceability, and economic discipline, the AI Factory integrates data supply chains, model lifecycle management, and human-in-the-loop processes to ensure trust, scalability, and continuous improvement across enterprise AI initiatives.

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Key Insights

Many AI projects fail in “pilot purgatory.” Our AI Factory introduces a disciplined, industrial-grade operating model that transforms fragmented experiments into repeatable, governed AI capabilities embedded in business workflows.

The AI Factory connects data supply chains, model lifecycle, runtime orchestration, governance, and human-in-the-loop processes into a modular system. This architecture ensures traceability, reliability, and continuous improvement across enterprise AI deployments.

Our AI Factory roadmap de-risks enterprise adoption through structured phases. It begins with two high-value use cases and a minimal platform, then scales to a portfolio of 5–8 use cases within 180 days. Each phase embeds governance, observability, and cost controls to ensure measurable business impact and sustainable growth.

About the Author
Anshu Premchand
Dr. Anshu Premchand
Group Function Head – Multicloud and Digital Services, Tech Mahindra

Dr. Anshu is a persuasive thought leader with 25+ years of experience in digital and cloud services, technical solution architecture, research and innovation, agility and devSecOps. She heads multicloud and digital services for the enterprise technologies unit of TechM.Read More

Dr. Anshu is a persuasive thought leader with 25+ years of experience in digital and cloud services, technical solution architecture, research and innovation, agility and devSecOps. She heads multicloud and digital services for the enterprise technologies unit of TechM. In her last role she was Global Head of Solutions and Architecture for Google Business Unit of Tata Consultancy Services where she was responsible for programs across the GCP spectrum including data modernization, application and infrastructure modernization, and AI.

She has extensive experience in designing large scale cloud transformation programs and advising customers across domains in areas of breakthrough innovation. Anshu holds a PhD in Computer Science. She has special interest in simplification programs and has published several papers in international journals like IEEE, Springer, and ACM.

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Sukumar Shanmugam
Sukumar Shanmugam
Delivery Head, Tech Mahindra

Sukumar Shanmugam brings 20+ years of expertise in AI, cloud, and data platforms. He leads strategic portfolios, builds client relationships, and scales high-performance teams. His experience spans telecom, banking, and hi-tech sectors, delivering large-scale technology programs with proven success.