AI COEs: Possibilities and pitfalls for scaling AI impact
October 8, 2025
In this episode of Shaping Healthcare, host Laurel Rockall welcomes Sridhar Turaga, SVP of Data, Analytics, & AI at CitiusTech, to explore AI COEs – the possibilities they unlock, the pitfalls to avoid, and their role in scaling AI across organizations.
In this episode of Shaping Healthcare, host Laurel Rockall welcomes Sridhar Turaga, SVP of Data, Analytics, & AI at CitiusTech, to explore a timely and critical question: How can organizations structure themselves to unlock the full potential of AI at scale?
Sridhar shares his perspective on the evolving role of AI Centers of Excellence (COEs), emphasizing the need to go beyond traditional centralized models. He introduces the concept of a “Circle of Execution,” where broader organizational participation is key to scaling Gen AI and Agentic AI effectively. Drawing from real-world experience, Sridhar outlines how organizations can balance innovation with governance, avoid common pitfalls, and build sustainable AI momentum.
Tune in to learn:
- Why COEs must evolve to support Gen AI and Agentic AI adoption
- How to structure AI initiatives without losing control
- What traps to avoid when scaling AI
- What success looks like beyond cost savings
- Why organizations should pursue both small wins and big transformations