Ranganathan Rajkumar
About Ranganathan Rajkumar
Ranganathan Rajkumar is the Head of Data and AI at a confidential company, with a strong background in data science and advanced analytics. He has held various leadership roles in prominent organizations and possesses expertise in cloud platforms and customer contact management technologies.
Current Role at Confidential
Ranganathan Rajkumar serves as the Head of Data and AI at Confidential since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading initiatives related to data management and artificial intelligence, leveraging his extensive background in data science and analytics. His current position allows him to apply his expertise in architecting Big Data solutions and driving advanced analytics projects.
Previous Experience in Data and Analytics
Prior to his current role, Ranganathan held several significant positions in the data and analytics field. He was Vice President of Advanced Analytics at TVS Next from 2021 to 2023, where he focused on implementing advanced analytics strategies. Before that, he worked at Hexaware Technologies as Project/Practice Director from 2015 to 2021, specializing in Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Advanced Analytics. His tenure at Verizon included roles as Program Manager and Technical Lead, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of data-driven decision-making.
Educational Background
Ranganathan Rajkumar has a solid educational foundation in systems and computer science. He earned his MBA from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, studying from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Newport University, where he studied Computer Science from 1996 to 2000. He further enhanced his skills by completing an Executive Program in Data Mining & Analytics at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, from 2015 to 2016.
Certifications and Skills
Ranganathan possesses several professional certifications, including Six Sigma Black Belt and ITIL V3 Foundation. His technical skills include advanced statistical and predictive modeling, as well as data visualization using R and Python. He has expertise in architecting Big Data and Data Science solutions across various cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, and GCP. Additionally, he specializes in customer contact management technologies, enhancing his capability in data-driven customer engagement.
Career Timeline
Ranganathan Rajkumar's career spans over two decades, beginning as a Software Engineer at Servion Global Solutions from 2000 to 2003. He progressed through various roles, including Senior Software Engineer at Bhrigus and Senior Technical Associate at Megasoft in London. He spent significant time at Verizon, where he held multiple positions from 2007 to 2015. His experience also includes a six-year tenure at Hexaware Technologies and a two-year role at TVS Next before joining Confidential.