Vikas Jagtap is a highly experienced Technical Lead and Software Architect for IBM's Maximo Inventory Optimization (MIO) product, bringing over 12 years of dedicated experience to one of the industry's leading solutions for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) inventory management. 

As a core member of the MIO leadership team, Vikas has been instrumental in designing and advancing the product's technical foundation, ensuring it continues to deliver measurable value to asset‑intensive organisations around the world.

With deep expertise in enterprise architecture, Vikas specialises in transforming complex MRO challenges into scalable, intelligent, and high‑performing solutions. He plays a central role in guiding strategic architectural decisions, shaping product capabilities, and driving technical innovation across multiple releases. 

His work directly supports clients in improving inventory accuracy, reducing working capital, and enhancing maintenance reliability.

Known for his ability to combine technical excellence with practical business insight, Vikas collaborates closely with engineering teams, product strategists, and customers to deliver impactful outcomes. His contributions have helped position MIO as a trusted optimisation engine within the Maximo ecosystem.

Vikas is passionate about pushing the boundaries of intelligent inventory optimisation and continues to champion enhancements that enable MRO organisations to unlock greater operational efficiency and value.