Soudhakar Elumalai
About Soudhakar Elumalai
Soudhakar Elumalai is a seasoned professional in data science and analytics, currently serving as the Director of Data Science and Analytics at HighRadius. With over 13 years of experience, he has held significant roles at companies like SAP, Dell, and Flipkart, focusing on solving complex AI problems and building high-performance teams.
Current Role at HighRadius
Soudhakar Elumalai serves as the Director of Data Science and Analytics at HighRadius, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data science to drive analytics initiatives and enhance decision-making processes within the organization. His leadership aims to build high-performance teams and products, emphasizing customer-centricity and scalability.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Soudhakar worked at SAP as a Data Science Manager for seven years, starting in 2017. He also held the position of Lead Business Analyst at Flipkart from 2014 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he worked at Dell Global Analytics, focusing on product marketing analytics for Latitude Notebooks from 2010 to 2013. His experience spans over 13 years in the field of AI, specializing in customer recommendation engines and target models.
Education and Expertise
Soudhakar holds a B.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology from Government College of Technology, which he completed from 2002 to 2006. He also obtained a B.Tech in Biotechnology from Anna University during the same period. Additionally, he earned an MBA in Marketing Management from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, from 2007 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in data science and analytics.
Problem-Solving Approach
Soudhakar emphasizes a practical approach to problem-solving, prioritizing the identification of low-hanging fruits while addressing complex challenges. He advocates for a 'measure twice, cut once' philosophy in team projects, ensuring thorough planning and execution. This approach reflects his commitment to delivering impactful solutions and fostering effective teamwork.
Core Values and Focus
In his professional endeavors, Soudhakar emphasizes core team values such as customer centricity, an impact-first approach, and scalability. Over the past five years, he has focused on building high-performance products and teams, aligning his work with these foundational principles to drive success in data science and analytics initiatives.