Ashfaque Kachwala
About Ashfaque Kachwala
Ashfaque Kachwala is a Senior Manager of Data Analytics at AirAsia, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in data science, project management, and analytics, with previous roles at Citi, VMware, and the United Nations World Food Programme.
Work at AirAsia
Ashfaque Kachwala has been employed at AirAsia since 2020 as a Senior Manager in Data Analytics. His role involves managing a team of 10 Data Analysts and engaging with C-level stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at AirAsia, including Data Scientist from 2018 to 2019 and Digital Project Manager in 2019. He also acts as the Deputy Head of Airline Data, reporting directly to the CTO when required. His contributions include the development of Nose-to-Tail Airline Data Products on Google Cloud Platform and Tableau.
Education and Expertise
Ashfaque Kachwala holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Asia School of Business, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2016 to 2018. He participated in the ASB Spring Immersion Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management in 2017. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he completed his Higher Secondary School Certificate in Computer Science at Jai Hind College from 2008 to 2010.
Background
Before joining AirAsia, Ashfaque Kachwala worked in various roles across different organizations. He served as a Summer Management Associate at Citi in Malaysia for six months in 2017. His earlier experience includes positions as a Professional Services Consultant at AirWatch by VMware from 2014 to 2016, and as a Software Associate at Capgemini for six months in 2013. He also worked with the United Nations World Food Programme as a Senior Design Technology Specialist and Co-Team Lead from 2013 to 2014.
Achievements
In his current role, Ashfaque Kachwala leads the Data Literacy program aimed at increasing the adoption of self-service data products beyond 75%. He has designed over 40 data products that have resulted in significant financial impacts, including a revenue increase of $500K, cost savings exceeding $5.6M, and monetization opportunities valued at over $750K. He has also become the primary contact for all data-related needs in legal proceedings, collaborating with regulatory agencies.