Vinod Vijayakumar

Background

About Vinod Vijayakumar

I’m a technology and operations leader with over two decades of global experience driving transformation across Source-to-Pay, Finance Operations, Automotive sector, Cloud, and AI/ML domains.At BNY, I lead Source-to-Pay Transformation, modernizing procurement and payables through data-driven intelligence, automation, and dynamic discounting frameworks that enhance working capital efficiency and supplier experience.Before joining BNY, I headed Connected Vehicle Cloud Operations at Ford, where I helped shape the next generation of mobility platforms and large-scale cloud ecosystems. I also led large data engineering and data science teams to drive connected vehicle data analysis and derive meaningful insights. As the Co-Founder of GeriKart, an early-stage startup reimagining elderly care through compassionate, tech-enabled innovation, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to building scalable digital solutions.I also have a real estate gig on the side which is part of my financial diversification plan! I’m passionate about bridging operations and technology — applying AI, data, and cloud innovation to create resilient, intelligent, and future-ready enterprises. Focus Areas: Source-to-Pay Transformation | Finance Operations | FinOps | AI in Procurement | Cloud & Data Strategy | Intelligent Automation | Supplier Experience | Innovation Leadership