Amit Kurhekar 🚀
About Amit Kurhekar 🚀
Amit Kurhekar is the Head of Data and AI Solutions at MoneyLion, with extensive experience in data science, digital transformation, and engineering roles across various companies.
Title
Amit Kurhekar holds the position of Head of Data and AI Solutions at MoneyLion, based in Greater Kuala Lumpur. In this role, Amit leads initiatives focused on leveraging data and artificial intelligence to enhance business operations and customer experiences.
Professional Experience
Amit Kurhekar has an extensive background in data science and management, with roles including Director of Data Science & Analytics Solutions at Envestnet | Yodlee and Strategic Advisor at Affine. Prior to these positions, Amit worked at Procter & Gamble in various capacities such as Sr. Manager Industry 4.0 & Data Science, India Beauty Engineering Leader, Technology Leader Packing Simulation, and Program Manager, Packaging Simulations and Analysis. He began his career as a Systems Engineer at Satyam Computer Services and as a Sr. Engineer at Aditya Birla Group.
Education and Expertise
Amit Kurhekar studied Leading Transformation as part of the Chief Digital Officer Program at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management. He holds a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Amravati University.
Achievements at MoneyLion
During his tenure at MoneyLion, Amit Kurhekar developed a full-scale Customer Data Platform (CDP) from the ground up. This initiative led to a significant improvement in customer experience and a 10X ROI, impacting the acquisition of thousands of customers and generating over 10 million USD of impact per month. He also reduced Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) by 30% through digital marketing initiatives and generated new revenue streams via data products, enhancing user engagement.
Mentorship and Speaking Engagements
Amit Kurhekar mentors aspiring data scientists and mid-career IT experts, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience in the field. He is also an active keynote speaker and expert panelist at various conferences and management schools, providing insights into digital transformation and data science strategies.