Tamara Sipes, Ph.D.
AI CTO, Healthcare and Life Sciences | AI Market Unit at Cognizant
San Diego Metropolitan Area, United States
About Tamara Sipes, Ph.D.
Tamara Sipes, Ph.D. is AI CTO, Healthcare and Life Sciences | AI Market Unit at Cognizant. Location: San Diego Metropolitan Area, United States.
As a seasoned leader in Artificial Intelligence, I have dedicated over two decades to the art and science of leveraging data and AI technologies to propel organizations, from startups to Fortune 5 companies, toward measurable business outcomes. My passion lies in crafting innovative strategies that enhance operational efficiency, enable growth, and foster a culture of ethical practices and accountability. With deep expertise in AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI and Computer Use AI, and a commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration, I guide diverse teams in the pursuit of transformative solutions that yield measurable impacts in healthcare and beyond. Highlights of My Journey → Strategic Innovator: Orchestrated comprehensive AI strategies that align with organizational objectives, driving sustainable growth, AI Maturity, and competitive advantages. → Innovation & Product Development: Expediting enterprise-level AI initiatives with a keen focus on fostering a culture of continuous innovation, driving game-changing healthcare solutions, and addressing evolving client needs and regulatory requirements. → Data-Driven Leader: Transformed complex data into actionable insights, empowering data-informed decision-making that enhances organizational performance. → High-ROI, Operational Efficiency & Growth Enabler: Streamlined processes through advanced AI technologies, achieving significant cost reductions, operational improvements & growth across multifaceted systems, including robust P&L management. What Sets Me Apart → Visionary Mindset: I possess an innate capacity to foresee industry trends and leverage them into strategic AI products that drive competitive advantage. → Ethical Advocate: I champion responsible AI practices and prioritize ethical considerations in technology adoption, ensuring trust and integrity within the organization. → Cross-Functional Collaborator: My ability to unite diverse teams around a shared vision fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, I remain steadfast in my commitment to harnessing the power of AI to create meaningful change. My journey is just beginning, and I invite you to connect and explore the future together.
Skills
Additional experience
Chief AI Officer
Serene Intelligence
Started January 2026
Education
- Ph.D. in Computer Science with a concentration in AI, Vanderbilt University
- M.S. in Computer Science, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)