Mithilesh Kumar is a Product & AI Strategy Leader with 15+ years of experience building enterprise-grade data platforms for global organizations. He is the Founder and Chief Architect of CivicOp India, a platform bridging the gap between citizen engagement and urban governance through technology.
Leveraging his background in Generative AI and large-scale systems, Mithilesh architected the Real-Time Civic Governance Dashboard, a data-driven tool that translates chaotic citizen grievances into structured, evidence-based insights for policymakers. He believes that the answer to urban complexity lies in "Algorithmic Accountability"—using data to measure and improve public service delivery.
Under his leadership, the movement has mobilized 34,000+ citizens and documented over 500 ground-level infrastructure issues in Bengaluru. His work has been featured in mainstream media, earning him a nomination for the "Namma Bengalurean of the Year" award.
Beyond the boardroom and the streets, Mithilesh is an international ultra-endurance athlete. He has represented India at the 100 km World Championship and the IAU 24-Hour Asia–Oceania Championship. He brings the same discipline required to run 100km to his mission of transforming India’s urban governance.