Elena Alikhachkina, PhD
About Elena Alikhachkina, PhD
Global Data Power Women 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023; Data IQ 100 2022 As an accomplished and highly acclaimed Data and Technology Digital Pioneer, AI/ML expert, I have been recognized with awards and accolades and possess a diverse background in organizations ranging from $5B to $47B Fortune 500 global businesses. I hold proven expertise in effectively managing operational budgets of up to $500M and capital expense budgets of up to $1.3B. Known for being an adept mentor, successfully attracting, recruiting, and advising globally distributed teams of up to 1,000 while establishing the foundations for accelerated innovation, streamlined performance, enhanced customer engagement, increased revenue, and improved shareholder value. Leadership & Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive digital tech & data strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Identify emerging tech trends and evaluate their potential impact on the business. Partner with executive leadership to define the tech & data roadmap and prioritize investments. Tech & Data Architecture & Infrastructure: Define and maintain the tech & data required to support company operations, including data lakes, BI, AI, EDW, websites, POS systems, back-office applications, payment, mobile, and contactless solutions, digital, social monitoring and management, network security, sign/tag apps, e-commerce, inventory management, CRM, DAM systems. Ensure scalability, reliability, and security. DevOps & Integration: Development and implementation of software applications, data operations, customized solutions, data products, and integrations to meet the evolving needs of the business. Budgeting & Resource Management: Manage data & tech budget, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and alignment with priorities. Monitor and report on investments and ROI. Identify cost-saving and recommend strategies to optimize spending. Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: E2E data strategy, BI, data science, MDM, catalog, and AI tools Team Leadership & Development: Build and lead high-performing technology & data product agile teams, including product managers, data architects, software developers, data & AI scientists, system admins, PMs, agile coaches, and offshore teams. Set clear goals and objectives, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Innovation & Partnerships: Develop solutions and partnerships that provide innovative, cutting-edge data and tech services *** The views expressed on LinkedIn are my own.