Gireesh Ramji
About Gireesh Ramji
Gireesh Ramji is a Chief ML and Data Architect with extensive experience in data and insights roles across various financial institutions and technology companies. He has held leadership positions at Eyeota, Merrill Lynch, and Flectēre, and has an academic background in Mathematics and Finance from prestigious Indian institutions.
Current Role at Eyeota
Gireesh Ramji serves as the Chief ML and Data Architect at Eyeota, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on leveraging machine learning and data architecture to enhance the company's data-driven insights. His expertise contributes to Eyeota's mission of providing high-quality audience data solutions. He is based in Singapore and has been instrumental in shaping the company's data strategies.
Previous Experience at Eyeota
Prior to his current role, Gireesh Ramji worked at Eyeota as the Director and Team Lead for Data and Insights from 2014 to 2020. During his six years in this position, he managed teams that focused on data analytics and insights, helping clients optimize their marketing strategies through data utilization. His leadership contributed to the growth of Eyeota's data offerings in the competitive digital marketing landscape.
Professional Background at Merrill Lynch
Gireesh Ramji held the position of Director at Merrill Lynch from 2005 to 2013. His eight-year tenure involved overseeing various financial projects and initiatives, where he applied his expertise in finance and data analysis. His role at Merrill Lynch contributed to the firm's operational efficiency and client service delivery.
Education and Qualifications
Gireesh Ramji studied at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDCM) with a focus on Finance from 2001 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computing from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, which he completed from 1998 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in data architecture and machine learning.
Career Progression and Other Roles
Throughout his career, Gireesh Ramji has held various significant positions. He worked as a Senior Associate at Morgan Stanley for five months in 2004, and as a Manager I at ICICI Bank from 2003 to 2004. He later served as Chief Strategy Officer at Katonic.ai for one year from 2021 to 2022. Most recently, he became a Founding Collaborator at Flectēre in 2023, where he continues to contribute remotely from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.