Amit Parulekar
About Amit Parulekar
Amit Parulekar is the Director of Global Advanced Analytics & AI Strategy at Brown-Forman, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in analytics and informatics, having previously held leadership positions at Humana and Passport by Molina, and possesses advanced degrees in business, engineering, and data science.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Amit Parulekar serves as the Director of Global Advanced Analytics & AI Strategy at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on promoting scalable analytics frameworks and implementing new data science methodologies. He directs complex projects and selects new tools to enhance data-driven insights and solutions within the organization. His leadership is pivotal in driving innovations that leverage data and analytics.
Previous Experience at Humana
Prior to joining Brown-Forman, Amit Parulekar held various roles at Humana from 2010 to 2022. He served as Associate Director of Informatics in the Office of Population Health, where he developed and managed analytics talent. His earlier positions included Business Architect for Wellness Solutions and Business/Technology Consultant in the Business Intelligence and Informatics Competence Center. His tenure at Humana spanned over six years, during which he applied strategic thinking to product development.
Educational Background
Amit Parulekar has an extensive educational background. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a minor in Data Science from Indiana University Indianapolis. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Dallas and a Master of Science (MS) in Industrial Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington. Additionally, he achieved a Certificate in Distilled Spirits Business from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai.
Career at Passport by Molina
Amit Parulekar worked as a Business Analyst in Business Analytics and Reporting at Passport by Molina from 2005 to 2007. In this role, he contributed to the development of analytics solutions that supported business operations. His experience at Passport laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in analytics and informatics.
Expertise in Data-Driven Insights
Amit Parulekar has a proven track record of leveraging leadership, business intelligence, and quantitative methods to drive data-driven insights and solutions. His expertise includes developing analytics talent and applying strategic thinking to enhance product development. He has been instrumental in propelling strategies that implement innovative data science methodologies and analytics frameworks.