Karthik Chandrasekhar
About Karthik Chandrasekhar
Karthik Chandrasekhar serves as the Senior Vice President of Decision Science at Exeter Finance since 2020, bringing extensive experience in quantitative analysis and statistical modeling from previous roles at various financial institutions.
Work at Exeter Finance
Karthik Chandrasekhar has been serving as the Senior Vice President of Decision Science at Exeter Finance since 2020. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data analytics to inform decision-making processes within the organization. Prior to his current position, he held the title of Vice President Decision Science Statistician at Exeter Finance from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at Exeter Finance spans a total of four years, during which he has contributed to the company's data-driven strategies in Irving, Texas.
Professional Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Exeter Finance, Karthik Chandrasekhar worked at Ally Financial Inc. as a Senior Quantitative Analyst from 2014 to 2016. His role involved applying quantitative methods to enhance financial decision-making. Additionally, he served as the Director of Statistical Analysis at Santander Consumer USA Inc. for ten years, from 2004 to 2014, where he led statistical initiatives in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. His early career included positions at JP Morgan Chase and Avis Rent a Car, where he developed foundational skills in risk modeling and operations research.
Education and Expertise
Karthik Chandrasekhar holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering from West Virginia University, which he completed from 1995 to 1997. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Warangal, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation in analytical and engineering principles, which he applies in his current role in decision science.
Background in Engineering and Analysis
Karthik Chandrasekhar began his professional journey as an Operations Research Analyst at Avis Rent a Car, where he worked from 1997 to 2002. He then transitioned to JP Morgan Chase as a Risk Modeler in Decision Science for a year. His extensive experience in statistical analysis and quantitative methods has been instrumental in shaping his career in the financial services sector.