Veena Kannan
About Veena Kannan
Veena Kannan is an Associate Consultant at KPMG India, specializing in data and analytics since July 2021. She holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems and Data Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and has experience in data science applications within the Automobile and Healthcare industries.
Work at KPMG India
Veena Kannan serves as an Associate Consultant at KPMG India, a position she has held since July 2021. In her role, she focuses on data and analytics, applying her expertise to solve data science problems within the Automobile and Healthcare industries. She is part of the KPMG Lighthouse team, recognized for its advanced capabilities in data and analytics.
Education and Expertise
Veena Kannan has a strong academic background in data science and management information systems. She earned a Master of Science (MS) by Research from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she completed an exchange program at Universität Passau, focusing on Natural Language Processing and Semantic Technologies, from 2019 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Engineering from the College of Engineering Chengannur, completed in 2016.
Background
Veena Kannan's educational journey began at Vimalagiri Public School in Kothamangalam, where she studied from 1998 to 2012. Following her schooling, she pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering, leading to her advanced studies at IIT Madras. Prior to her current role, she gained experience as a Teaching Assistant at IIT Madras from 2019 to 2021 and completed a summer internship at Tata Consultancy Services in 2015.
Professional Experience
Before joining KPMG India, Veena Kannan worked as a Teaching Assistant at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, for two years, where she supported academic activities and assisted students. Her internship at Tata Consultancy Services in Kochi provided her with initial exposure to the IT industry, contributing to her professional development.