Hari Teja Murakonda
About Hari Teja Murakonda
Hari Teja Murakonda is the Principal at the AI Center of Excellence at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in data science and machine learning solutions across various industries.
Company
Hari Teja Murakonda currently works at Coupa Software as the Principal of the AI Center of Excellence. He has been with the company since 2021 and operates out of the San Francisco Bay Area. His role leverages his expertise in artificial intelligence and data science to drive innovative solutions across various business functions.
Title
Hari Teja Murakonda holds the title of Principal at Coupa Software's AI Center of Excellence. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of state-of-the-art AI and machine learning solutions. His leadership in this center underscores his proficiency in translating complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
Education and Expertise
Hari Teja Murakonda completed his undergraduate studies at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where he earned a B.E. (Hons) in Chemical Engineering and an MBA. He furthered his education at Northwestern University, obtaining a Master's degree in Analytics. His advanced education has equipped him with robust skills in data science, machine learning, and business analytics.
Career Background
Hari Teja Murakonda's professional journey began at Mu Sigma, where he held roles as a Business Analyst and later as a Senior Business Analyst from 2010 to 2012 in Bangalore. He then pursued higher education and worked as an MS Candidate in Analytics at Northwestern University from 2012 to 2013. Following that, he joined Opex Analytics, where he rose through the ranks from Data Scientist to Senior Data Scientist and Solutions Architect - Data Science between 2014 and 2020 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His key contributions at Opex Analytics were instrumental in the company's growth, leading to its acquisition by LLamasoft and subsequently Coupa.
Industry Experience
Hari Teja Murakonda has extensive experience in building machine learning solutions across various industries. His expertise spans operations, supply chain management, and customer analytics. He has worked on projects in retail, technology, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and airlines. This diverse industry experience enables him to tailor AI and data science solutions to a wide range of business challenges.