Arvind Thinagarajan
About Arvind Thinagarajan
Arvind Thinagarajan serves as the Vice President and Head of Enterprise Data Science & Analytics at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. He has extensive experience in data analytics and strategy, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations since 2008.
Work at Gannett
Arvind Thinagarajan serves as Vice President and Head of Enterprise Data Science & Analytics at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading data science initiatives and analytics strategies to enhance business operations. Prior to this position, he held the role of Sr Director, Head of Data Science at Gannett from 2021 to 2023. His work at Gannett focuses on leveraging data to drive decision-making and improve overall business performance.
Education and Expertise
Arvind Thinagarajan holds a Master of International Business from Hult International Business School, where he studied Analytics Strategy. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Algorithms from Anna University Chennai. Additionally, he completed a Chief Data Officer Certificate in Enterprise Data & AI Transformation at Carnegie Mellon University. His educational background supports his expertise in designing decision science roadmaps and creating data-driven strategies.
Background
Arvind Thinagarajan has a diverse professional background that spans multiple roles in data science and analytics. He began his career as an Associate Programmer at Cognizant from 2008 to 2011, before transitioning to various consulting and leadership positions. His experience includes roles at eClerx, Mu Sigma Inc., and The Score Magazine, where he contributed to analytics strategy and marketing. He has also worked in turnaround management and market entry strategy.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Arvind Thinagarajan has developed a strong skill set in social media analytics, quantitative analysis, and omni-channel marketing. He has specialized in creating minimalistic solutions for data-driven strategies, which have helped accelerate business objectives. His leadership roles have included positions such as Global Head of Data Science & Consulting at eClerx and Advisory Board Member at Modal, where he continues to influence the field of data science.