Souj Narasimhacharya
About Souj Narasimhacharya
Souj Narasimhacharya is a Senior Director with extensive experience in Data Governance and enterprise data management. He has held leadership roles at various organizations, including Ondeck and Sallie Mae, and has a solid educational background with degrees from Columbia Business School and other institutions.
Work at Sallie Mae
Souj Narasimhacharya has served as Senior Director at Sallie Mae since 2016. In this role, he focuses on aligning IT and data strategies with business needs. His responsibilities include working closely with executives and stakeholders to design effective IT and data strategies that empower customers. His leadership is characterized by a strategic vision that balances high-level objectives with detailed execution.
Current Role at Ondeck
Since 2019, Souj Narasimhacharya has been the Head of Enterprise Data Engineering at Ondeck in New York, New York. In this position, he oversees the management of enterprise data initiatives. He has instituted a Data Quality Management framework that emphasizes the importance of data as a strategic asset, ensuring that data governance aligns with the organization's objectives.
Previous Experience at NBA and Other Organizations
Souj Narasimhacharya has a diverse work history, including a role as Senior Project Coordinator at the National Basketball Association from 2009 to 2010. He also served as ERP Manager at Children's National Health System from 2010 to 2012 and worked as a Project Leader at KPMG from 1999 to 2002. In these roles, he demonstrated strong leadership and successfully managed teams across matrix organizations.
Education and Expertise
Souj Narasimhacharya holds a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, where he studied Business Administration and Finance from 2008 to 2009. He also earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of South Florida from 1996 to 1998 and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his deep understanding of data governance and enterprise data management.
Leadership and Strategic Vision
Souj Narasimhacharya is recognized for his strategic vision in enterprise data and applications leadership. He has a proven track record of balancing the big picture with attention to detail. His ability to manage teams effectively and motivate individuals across various organizations has contributed to his success in aligning IT and data strategies with business objectives.