Chintan Radia
About Chintan Radia
Chintan Radia serves as the Head of Data at Thoughtworks in India, where he has worked since 2022. He is also the founder of Fight Against Covid, a mission aimed at providing critical resources during the pandemic.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Chintan Radia serves as the Head of Data at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for operationalizing the data strategy, focusing on enterprise data governance and scalable data products. He previously worked at ThoughtWorks as the Head of Digital Business from 2018 to 2020 and as a Client Partner from 2020 to 2021. His experience at ThoughtWorks spans multiple roles, allowing him to advise C-level executives and functional leaders on digital transformation opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Chintan Radia has an extensive educational background. He studied at Harvard Business School, where he specialized in Organizational Leadership, Strategy Execution, and Negotiation Mastery. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Information Technology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Additionally, he studied at the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and is an ARN holder. His education equips him with the skills necessary for leadership and management in technology-driven environments.
Background
Chintan Radia has a diverse professional background with experience in various domains, including Recruitment, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance. He began his career at Persistent Systems as a Cloud Consultant from 2010 to 2013, followed by a role as a Senior Cloud Consultant at Informatica in 2013. His career trajectory includes significant roles at ThoughtWorks, where he has demonstrated his ability to lead distributed teams across multiple regions, including China, India, Europe, and North America.
Achievements
Chintan Radia is the founder of the initiative Fight Against Covid, which he established in 2021 to provide critical resources during the pandemic. This initiative, which includes the website www.fightagainstcovid.org, focuses on blood donation and COVID-19 support. His leadership in this project highlights his commitment to leveraging technology and data for social impact. Additionally, he manages a global portfolio of data products built on data mesh architecture, collaborating with over 10 data-focused teams.