Venu Nair
About Venu Nair
Venu Nair is the Director, Data and Analytics Practice Lead, and Head of Snowflake & Google Alliances at Protiviti, with over 25 years of experience in management consulting and technology implementation.
Current Roles at Protiviti
Venu Nair serves as the Director, Data and Analytics Practice Lead, and Head of Snowflake & Google Alliances at Protiviti in Chicago, Illinois. In this role since 2022, he is responsible for overseeing the national Enterprise Data & Analytics practice. He focuses on fostering strong partnerships with vendors and stakeholders, emphasizing a results-driven culture.
Executive Board and Vice President at DAMA Wisconsin Chapter
Since 2022, Venu Nair has been an Executive Board member and Vice President of the DAMA Wisconsin Chapter. His involvement in the data management community through this role signifies his commitment to advancing industry best practices and contributing to professional knowledge sharing.
Previous Experience at Protiviti
Prior to his current role, Venu Nair worked at Protiviti as the Associate Director, Data and Analytics Practice Lead, and Head of Global Snowflake & GCP Alliances from 2019 to 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. In this capacity, he played a key role in leading global initiatives and strategic alliances.
Educational Background
Venu Nair has pursued extensive education to enhance his expertise. He holds an Executive Education in Data Leadership from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2022-2023), a CDO Certificate from Carruthers and Jackson (2022), an MBA in Finance/Leadership & Change Management from DePaul University (2006-2010), and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Science from Ramaiah Institute Of Technology (1989-1993).
Professional Certifications
Venu Nair holds several professional certifications, including those in Azure, AWS, and Snowflake. These certifications underscore his proficiency in cloud data platforms and his commitment to staying current with technological advancements in the field.