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Praneet Raj Joins IBM Consulting’s California SLED Team

Raj brings more than a decade of experience in the technology consulting space, having worked with several other industry giants.

Praneet Raj, a veteran of the technology consulting space, has joined IBM’s team focused on the California state and local government and education sectors as partner.

Raj comes to IBM with a resume that includes work at other industry giants, including Accenture, Deloitte and Gainwell Technologies.

“Praneet is a great example of IBM Consulting’s unique ‘show-not-tell’ culture. Like many of our leaders, he rose through the ranks because of his solid delivery track record, especially in the largest county in California,” IBM Managing Client Partner Shaw-chin Chiu said in an email. “He brings over a decade supporting counties and cities leading sales and delivery teams with P&L ownership. He balances creative thinking and practical realism to ensure our innovations remain relevant and value-driven for our clients.”


Most recently, Raj served as the account general manager for Gainwell from September 2025 to March 2026.

“I decided to join IBM because of its strength in AI, digital transformation and hybrid cloud, which enables clients to move beyond strategy and deliver measurable, lasting outcomes at scale — while enhancing their customers’ experience,” Raj said in an email. “As a 100-plus‑year technology pioneer, IBM brings deep engineering expertise and a trusted foundation to help clients transform with confidence and build long‑term value.”

He hold a masters in computer science from Syracuse University.
Eyragon is the Managing Editor for Industry Insider — California. He previously served as the Daily News Editor for Government Technology. He lives in Sacramento, Calif.