Udaybhanu Kankanala
About Udaybhanu Kankanala
Udaybhanu Kankanala is a Senior Manager in Architecture, Data & Analytics at CIBC with extensive global experience in analytics, consulting, and risk management.
Company
Currently, Udaybhanu Kankanala works at CIBC in the role of Senior Manager - Architecture, Data & Analytics. He has been with the company since 2018, operating out of the Toronto, Canada Area. His responsibilities include managing complex programs, providing change management leadership, and leading the execution of an Enterprise Architecture dashboard setup to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities. Additionally, he partners with vendor and technology teams to implement automation solutions.
Previous Roles
Before joining CIBC, Udaybhanu Kankanala held various roles in different organizations. At BMO Financial Group, he served as Operational Risk Reporting and Data Analyst Manager from 2017 to 2018, and as a Business Consultant from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he worked as a Consultant at Simeio Solutions from 2016 to 2017. Other notable positions include his tenure at the Schulich School of Business - York University as both a Consultant for the Capstone consulting project and a Research Assistant & Independent Consultant between 2015 and 2016.
Education and Expertise
Udaybhanu Kankanala holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from York University's Schulich School of Business, completed in 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, finishing his studies in 2009. His academic background is complemented by his proficiency in advanced quantitative analytic approaches, such as clustering, correlation, regression, and histograms.
Career in Data and Analytics
Throughout his career, Udaybhanu Kankanala has specialized in data and analytics roles. At CIBC, he manages programs that involve standard deviations and provides change management leadership. His work includes significant global experience, having been employed in Asia, Europe, and North America. These roles have equipped him with the necessary skills to lead and execute enterprise-level projects that enhance reporting and analytics capabilities.