Headline

Head of Analytics | AI & Data Strategy Leader | Scaling Intelligent Growth | Builder of High-Impact Teams

About

I lead enterprise-wide analytics and AI-driven decision intelligence, with full accountability for revenue enablement across product, go-to-market, and operations. Over the last decade, I’ve helped businesses turn data into durable growth — scaling analytics capabilities from early-stage teams to global functions supporting $10M to $2B+ businesses. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and people leadership. I specialize in: • Building and scaling high-performing analytics & AI teams (10 → 100+) • Translating complex data and AI capabilities into clear executive decisions • Driving profitable growth across product, pricing, marketing, and sales • Embedding analytics into the operating rhythm of the business My leadership philosophy is simple: • Think big, start small, scale fast • Execution beats perfection • Great teams outperform great individuals • Accountability is non-negotiable—the buck stops with me I’m deeply interested in how AI, modern data platforms, and intelligent products are reshaping decision-making at scale—not as experiments, but as production-grade business systems. Beyond work, I enjoy learning from diverse perspectives, mentoring leaders, and conversations that challenge conventional thinking. I’m always open to discussions on AI strategy, analytics leadership, data products, and the future of decision intelligence. Professional Skills: Analytics & AI Strategy | Executive Decision Intelligence | Enterprise Scaling & Transformation | Cross-Functional Executive Domain Expertise: SaaS & Platform Economics | Product-Led Growth (PLG) | Pricing & Revenue Optimization | AI-Augmented Decision Systems | Modern Data Platforms (Cloud-Native) | Event, Travel & Hospitality Technology

Location

Gurgaon

Work experience

AVP, Data, Insights and AI at Cvent, Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, I lead enterprise-wide analytics and AI-driven decision intelligence, with full accountability for revenue enablement across product, go-to-market, and operations. • Own corporate analytics and AI strategy supporting a multi-billion-dollar global SaaS business. • Build and lead high-performing analytics, data, and applied AI teams at scale. • Partner with the executive team to translate complex data & AI capabilities into trusted business decisions. • Drive growth, pricing, and monetization outcomes through advanced analytics and data products. • Champion responsible, production-grade adoption of AI embedded into business workflows. • Establish scalable operating models, governance, and metrics that improve decision velocity & accountability.

Director of Analytics at Cvent, Aug 2019 - Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Led the expansion of analytics from a functional capability into a strategic leadership function. • Scaled analytics teams and platforms to support rapid business growth • Enabled product-led growth, sales effectiveness, and financial decision-making through analytics • Built strong partnerships with product, GTM, finance, and HR leadership • Developed future leaders and established repeatable delivery and talent models

Service Delivery Leader → Senior Service Delivery Leader at American Express, Sep 2016 - Aug 2019 · 3 yrs, Gurgaon, India, Served as a trusted analytics and consulting leader supporting global enterprise clients across payments and business travel. • Led complex, cross-regional analytics and consulting engagements for senior client stakeholders • Advised leadership teams on performance optimization, analytics strategy, and decision frameworks • Managed delivery excellence across multiple programs with high visibility and accountability • Gained deep exposure to global payments, travel, and enterprise operating models

Progressive Analytics Leadership Roles at Cvent, Jun 2009 - Jul 2016 · 7 yrs 2 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, Progressed through multiple analytics roles, building the foundation for enterprise-scale analytics leadership. • Advanced from Data Analyst to Manager of Analytics through consistent performance and leadership growth • Built early analytics capabilities supporting product, marketing, and sales functions • Developed deep domain expertise in event technology, hospitality and SaaS business models • Established long-term institutional knowledge later leveraged in senior leadership roles

Education

MBA, Strategy and Brand Management, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

Engineering, Electronics and Communication, U P Technical University, Lucknow