Vinod Cheriyan
About Vinod Cheriyan
Vinod Cheriyan is a Lead Data Scientist at Enova International, where he has worked since 2017, following a prior role as Senior Data Scientist. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Georgia Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in data analytics and consulting.
Work at Enova International
Vinod Cheriyan has been serving as the Lead Data Scientist at Enova International since 2017. In this role, he applies his expertise in data science to drive analytical solutions that support the company's financial services. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Enova from 2014 to 2016, where he contributed to various projects focusing on data analysis and predictive modeling.
Education and Expertise
Vinod Cheriyan earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2008 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's degree in Design from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, completed between 1996 and 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation in operations research and analytics.
Background
Vinod Cheriyan has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in data science and consulting. He began his career as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte from 2002 to 2008, where he developed skills in data warehousing and project management. He also gained experience as a Graduate Student and Research Associate at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2014, and as a Summer Intern at United Airlines in 2011.
Achievements
Vinod Cheriyan serves on the board of the INFORMS Chicago Chapter, where he contributes to the operations research and analytics community. His work focuses on financial analytics, utilizing his Ph.D. in Operations Research to model customer behavior and its effects on asset prices. His extensive experience in data science and analytics positions him as a key contributor in his field.