Tushar Shanker
About Tushar Shanker
Tushar Shanker is the Director of Data at Incredible Health, with a strong background in data science and analytics from previous roles at Uber, Grow Therapy, and Airbnb. He holds advanced degrees in management science and engineering from prestigious institutions, including Boston University and Penn State University.
Current Role at Incredible Health
Tushar Shanker serves as the Director of Data at Incredible Health. He has held this position since 2024, working remotely from the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing data strategies and analytics initiatives that support the company's mission in the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience at Uber
Before joining Incredible Health, Tushar Shanker worked at Uber as a Senior Manager in Data Science & Analytics from 2017 to 2023. During his six years at Uber, he contributed to various data-driven projects that enhanced operational efficiency and informed strategic decisions within the company.
Educational Background
Tushar Shanker has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Mumbai from 2001 to 2005. He then completed his Master's in Electrical Engineering at Penn State University from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he pursued an MBA in Marketing and Finance at Penn State University from 2010 to 2012, and a PhD (ABD) in Management Science focusing on Two-Sided Markets at Boston University from 2012 to 2015.
Work Experience in Data Science
Tushar Shanker has held various roles in data science prior to his current position. He worked as a Data Scientist at LinkedIn for seven months in 2017 and at Airbnb as a Data Scientist in Growth from 2015 to 2017. His experience in these roles involved analyzing data to drive product development and growth strategies.
Internship and Early Career
Tushar Shanker's early career includes an internship as a Business Marketing Intern at Momentive Performance Materials in 2011. He also worked as an Electrical Engineer at Lutron Electronics from 2007 to 2010. His initial academic involvement included a position as a CIBA Scholar at Penn State University from 2010 to 2012, where he contributed to research in business markets.