Neeraj Agrawal
 ·  Dallas, TX

Neeraj Agrawal

Microsoft Power CAT Trainer — specialising in Agentic AI, Dynamics 365 & Power Platform · Delivering intelligent enterprise transformation across Fortune 500 organisations.

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Microsoft Power CAT Trainer
#1 Cognizant Global Digital Leader
Cognizant Platinum Award
22+ Years · 9 Industries · Fortune 500

Bridging strategy, technology
and execution

I'm a Principal Architect at Cognizant's Intuitive Operations & Automation practice, with 22+ years of experience spanning Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and Cognizant — a journey that started with Visual C++ and evolved through Oracle Siebel CRM, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, and the Power Platform, always staying at the intersection of business context and emerging technology. I also serve as a Microsoft Power CAT Trainer (Copilot Acceleration Team), conducting sessions on Agentic AI and Copilot for enterprise clients through Cognizant's Microsoft trainer partnership.

Having served as Developer, Technology Lead, Architect, Consultant, Scrum Master, and Technical Program Manager across these organisations, I bring a ground-up and strategic view to every engagement. This breadth enables me to bridge business objectives, technology strategy, and delivery execution with clarity and precision across industries including telecom, automotive, manufacturing, retail, travel & hospitality, banking & insurance, life sciences, loyalty, and healthcare.

My leadership philosophy is "coaching people to think, not just do" — inspired by the belief that "the future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed." I translate that mindset into empowerment, helping teams build confidence, capability, and ownership.

22+ Years Experience
12 Years at Cognizant
9 Industries Served
Neeraj Agrawal

Neeraj Agrawal

Principal Architect

Cognizant  ·  Dallas, TX

Microsoft AI Power Platform Dynamics 365 Copilot Studio CRM Architecture Azure AI Automation

Skills & Certifications

Deep cross-platform expertise built over 22 years — from enterprise CRM to Microsoft AI.

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Microsoft AI & Copilot

  • Azure OpenAI & AI Foundry
  • Copilot Studio
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Autonomous Agents
  • AI Strategy & Governance
Microsoft Power Platform

Power Platform & Dynamics

  • Power Automate & Power Apps
  • Power BI & Power Pages
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Dataverse & Connectors
  • Intelligent Automation
Dynamics 365 Customer Service

CRM & Architecture

  • Oracle Siebel CRM
  • Salesforce
  • Solution Architecture
  • Technical Program Management
  • Agile & Scrum Leadership
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Latest Certifications

  • Copilot & Agent Admin Fundamentals
  • AI Transformation Leader
  • AI Business Professional
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner
  • Power Platform Solution Architect
9 Active Certifications
16 Exams Passed
11 Historical Certifications
2019 Microsoft Certs Since
AB-900Copilot & Agent Admin Fundamentals2026
AB-100Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect2026
AB-731AI Transformation Leader2026
AB-730AI Business Professional2026
PL-900Power Platform Fundamentals2025
PL-200Power Platform Functional Consultant2024
PL-100Power Platform App Maker2024
PL-600Power Platform Solution Architect2024
MB-600D365 + Power Platform Solution Architect2021
MB-220D365 Customer Insights (Journeys)2021
MB-210D365 Sales Functional Consultant2020
AZ-900Azure Fundamentals2020
MB-200Power Platform + Dynamics 365 Core2019
MB2-715D365 Customer Engagement Deployment2019
MB2-716D365 Customization & Configuration2019
MB2-717D365 for Sales2019

Featured Projects

Enterprise transformation and AI automation work spanning 9 industries.

Awards & Leadership

Recognized for leadership, innovation, and community impact across Cognizant and the Microsoft ecosystem.

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Expert Speaker — Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Invited as a Global AI Expert by Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL, Pune — AICTE Approved) in partnership with the Institution's Innovation Council (Ministry of Education, India) to deliver a masterclass on "Generative AI for Professionals". Conducted a live Zoom webinar attended by 200+ professionals — received outstanding audience feedback.

✓ Delivered · June 2026 🌐 Live Webinar · 200+ Attendees 🏫 SCDL, Pune · AICTE Approved 📄 View Event Flyer ↗
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Ranked #1 — Global Top 30 Digital Leaders

Selected among Top 30 associates globally as a Future Digital Leader at Cognizant EAS — and ranked #1 in the program. Personally mentored for 4 months by Cognizant's Ex Global CIO & Ex Global Innovation Head — a single leader who held both roles — across Innovation, Leadership, Business Development, and Digital Transformation.

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Platinum Award — Cognizant

Awarded Cognizant's Platinum Award — the highest recognition tier — for continuous innovations in Delivery Transformation. Executed seamless Agile Transformation at American Airlines with faster time-to-market and efficient parallel deployments streamlined into a common repository.

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Manager of the Quarter — Cognizant

Awarded Manager of the Quarter for Siebel Open UI Innovation Pack 2015 at American Airlines — delivering UX innovations that resulted in an 11% reduction in Average Handle Time (AHT) for the AAdvantage Call Center.

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Cognizant Emerging Leader

Recognized for completing the Leadership Curriculum at Cognizant Academy — demonstrating exemplary leadership skills and mentoring associates across the organization.

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Digital Transformation Senpai Mentor

Recognized by Cognizant Academy for mentoring 30+ associates globally in Innovation, Pivots, Storytelling, and Business Development — helping them connect digital opportunities with Industry 4.0 technologies.

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Government Affairs Ambassador

Serves as Cognizant's Government Affairs Ambassador for the Dallas Metroplex, partnering with civic and business leaders to translate technology insights into community impact.

Earlier Career Recognition
Infosys SPOT Awards (3×) · Siebel Open UI POC (2013) · Offshore Delivery Lead (2011) · Complex Siebel Customization (2010)
Delivery Excellence Award · Tech Mahindra · VC++ Telecom CRM · 2008
Community & Volunteering
Food & Clothing Donation Initiatives
Women Empowerment Nonprofit Work
Dallas Metroplex Civic Engagement

LinkedIn Newsletters

Practitioner-led writing on AI, innovation, and leadership — read by thousands of professionals worldwide.

Academic Background

An engineering and CRM foundation that underpins 22+ years of enterprise technology leadership.

Recommendations

Voices from clients, managers, and colleagues across 22 years of enterprise delivery.

Get in Touch

Open to speaking engagements, advisory roles, AI consulting and Microsoft community collaborations.

🌍 Based in Dallas Metroplex, Texas  ·  Available for remote & on-site engagements worldwide