Sanath Chandra
About Sanath Chandra
Sanath Chandra is an Associate Director in Forensic Analytics at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in consumer behavior-based marketing and has held various managerial roles in analytics across multiple companies in Australia and India.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Sanath Chandra serves as an Associate Director in Forensic Analytics at KPMG Australia. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to various forensic analytics projects in Sydney. His role involves analyzing complex data sets to assist in investigations and enhance decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Forensic Analytics
Before joining KPMG, Sanath worked at Commonwealth Bank as Manager of Strategic Analytics & Reporting in Group Security from 2016 to 2017. He also held the position of Senior Manager at Vodafone Australia through TATA Consultancy Services from 2015 to 2016. His experience includes roles at Westpac and ANZ, where he focused on customer analytics and strategic reporting.
Education and Expertise
Sanath Chandra holds a Master's Degree in Information Management & Systems from Monash University, completed in 2005. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Applications from Bangalore University in 2003. His academic background supports his expertise in consumer behavior-based marketing, portfolio analysis, and customer journey mapping.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Sanath is proficient in various analytical tools, including SAS E-guide, SAS MA, Unix, Teradata SQL, SQL Server, Oracle, R Studio, and Python. He is also certified as a Scrum Master and a LEAN Sigma Certified Practitioner, which enhances his capability in project management and process improvement.
Career Background
Sanath Chandra's career spans multiple roles in analytics and consulting. He began his professional journey at GE Consumer Finance in 2004 and has since worked in various capacities at organizations such as Catalina Marketing and Nielsen. His international experience includes significant roles in both India and Australia.