Suresh Jawahar
About Suresh Jawahar
Suresh Jawahar is the Director of Enterprise Data Management at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in data management, having held various roles at companies such as Keane Inc, Cegedim Dendrite, NTT Data, and Wipro.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Suresh Jawahar has been serving as the Director of Enterprise Data Management at Advance Auto Parts since 2017. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategies for data management that align with the company's goals. His responsibilities include overseeing data governance and enhancing data quality, which are critical for improving business intelligence and reporting capabilities. His leadership in enterprise data management contributes to the overall strategic planning and technology vision of Advance Auto Parts.
Previous Experience in Data Management
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Suresh Jawahar held several key positions in data management. He worked at Wipro as an MDM & Data Governance Leader/Advisor from 2012 to 2017, where he focused on master data management and data governance. Prior to that, he was at NTT Data, Inc. from 2007 to 2012 as a Service Delivery Manager & Solutions Architect, specializing in Master Data Management. His earlier roles included IT Manager at Cegedim Dendrite and Principal Consultant at Keane Inc., both in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Education and Expertise
Suresh Jawahar earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from STJIT, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in data management and technology. He specializes in enterprise data warehouse (EDW) and master data management (MDM), with a strong focus on improving business intelligence and reporting capabilities. His expertise also includes cloud and digital transformation, which he integrates into strategic planning.
Background in Technology Consulting
Suresh Jawahar began his career in technology consulting as a Sr. Developer at Syntel from 1994 to 1996. He later joined Keane Inc. as a Principal Consultant, where he worked for eight years in the Raleigh-Durham area. His experience in consulting has equipped him with the skills to manage global vendor relationships and enhance data governance and quality across international teams. This background has been instrumental in his subsequent roles in data management.
Strategic Contributions
In his current role and previous positions, Suresh Jawahar has developed comprehensive data strategies that guide organizations' transformation roadmaps over a 3-5 year period. His contributions include aligning data management practices with business objectives and ensuring that data governance frameworks are in place. His work has a significant impact on the strategic direction of the companies he has been associated with, particularly in enhancing data quality and governance.