Prithvik Kankappa
About Prithvik Kankappa
Prithvik Kankappa serves as the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Impact Analytics, where he has played a significant role in advancing computer vision and image recognition technologies for consumer packaged goods clients. With over 20 years of experience in data analytics and a background in telecom, he has contributed to the development of predictive analytics tools and has led AI-based software implementations for Fortune 500 companies.
Work at Impact Analytics
Prithvik Kankappa has been with Impact Analytics since its inception, currently serving as the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. His tenure began in 2016, and he has played a critical role in the company's growth over the past eight years in New York. Kankappa has contributed significantly to the development of proprietary tools that leverage predictive and prescriptive analytics, machine learning, and automation to enhance retail data insights. He has also assisted retail leadership in constructing and implementing analytics roadmaps, integrating advanced AI, ML, and NLP solutions into retail products.
Previous Experience
Before joining Impact Analytics, Prithvik Kankappa held various leadership roles in sales and marketing. He served as Vice President of Sales at Ray Business Technologies for 11 months in the Greater New York City Area from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Sales and Marketing at SinT Mobile Inc in India for five years, from 2010 to 2015. Kankappa also worked at Bharti Airtel Limited in sales and marketing from 2007 to 2010, gaining extensive experience in the telecom domain.
Education and Expertise
Prithvik Kankappa holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. He also studied Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, where he earned an Engineer’s Degree. Kankappa has completed high school at both Lampton School in London and Little Flower Junior College. His educational background supports his expertise in data analytics, product management, and consumer marketing.
Achievements in Data Analytics
With over 20 years of experience in data analytics, Prithvik Kankappa has led AI-based software implementations for Fortune 500 companies. His focus includes building market-leading systems for inventory replenishment optimization, pricing, and markdown planning products. Kankappa has played a key role in developing tools that utilize computer vision and image recognition technologies to improve insights for consumer packaged goods (CPG) clients at Impact Analytics.
Contributions to Retail Analytics
At Impact Analytics, Prithvik Kankappa has focused on supporting the scale and hyper-growth of the organization. He has been instrumental in developing 'plug n play' tools that enhance retail data insights through advanced analytics. His work has involved integrating machine learning and automation to optimize retail operations, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of retail analytics.