Venkatesh Nagarajan
About Venkatesh Nagarajan
Venkatesh Nagarajan serves as the VP of Data and Analytics at Snappy, bringing over 20 years of expertise in data science and analytics across various industries. His career includes significant roles at PayPal, TIAA-CREF, and eBay, where he has demonstrated strong analytical skills and leadership in translating business challenges into data-driven solutions.
Current Role at Snappy
Venkatesh Nagarajan serves as the Vice President of Data and Analytics at Snappy, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading data-driven initiatives and analytics strategies that support business objectives. Based in San Jose, California, he engages with various teams, including data scientists and engineering, to facilitate informed decision-making across the organization.
Previous Experience at PayPal
Venkatesh Nagarajan has extensive experience at PayPal, where he held multiple roles over several years. He started as a Senior Analytics Manager from 2013 to 2015, then progressed to Director of Consumer and Marketing Analytics for one year in 2015. He continued his tenure as Director of Business Product and Experimentation Analytics from 2016 to 2020, and later served as Senior Director of Analytics focusing on AI/ML, Data Sciences, and Automation from 2020 to 2022. His work at PayPal emphasized data science, analytics, and product development.
Educational Background
Venkatesh Nagarajan has a strong educational foundation in both business and technology. He earned his Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Kentucky from 1992 to 1995. He later achieved an MBA in Finance from the University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business between 2002 and 2005. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering from Bangalore University, which he completed from 1987 to 1991.
Career History and Skills
Venkatesh Nagarajan has over 20 years of experience in various analytical roles across multiple industries. His career includes positions at TIAA-CREF as a Quantitative Portfolio Manager, Evnine & Associates, Inc. as a Researcher, eBay Inc. as a Senior Marketing Analytics Manager, and Iris Financial Engineering as a Software Engineer. He possesses skills in financial forecasting, data mining, predictive modeling, and business intelligence. He is also recognized for his expertise in data ecosystems and machine learning.
Professional Attributes
Venkatesh Nagarajan is known for his ability to ask challenging questions and for his skill in translating complex business problems into data-centric solutions. He advocates for high accountability and excellence within teams, drawing from his engineering background. His strong interpersonal and leadership skills enable him to effectively collaborate with C-suite leaders and technical teams, driving impactful business decisions.