Avinash Narasimha Email & Phone Number

Strategic Data, Analytics and AI Leader with 20+ years experience, love to solve complex Enterprise problems and am passionate about building AI Solutions. With my experience, knowledge, and networks, I have swiftly built advanced Analytics and AI teams that deliver superior value. At Koch Industries, I am accountable for Global DnA & AI Strategy for the Enterprise which covers US, Mexico and India. I have set up a Data & Analytics Center of Excellence scaling it from zero to 200+, tackling challenges in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, CX, Finance, and HR domains. I shape Digital Transformation strategies, manage global DnA & AI Strategy, and spearhead India-specific initiatives. My team focuses on Demand Forecasting, Production Optimization, CX enhancements, and Finance anomaly detection. Comprising Engagement Managers, model builders, and deployment experts, my team works very closely with businesses with clear focus on outcomes and value. I am a people leader and team builder, having recruited, mentored and coached Leaders who manage large teams.My team is part of the AI Product Team which is accountable for defining and executing the AI Strategy and currently monitoring several use cases across the Enterprise. My team is part of many knowledge networks like AI Product Team, Data Council, Business Transformation Cohorts, Analytics Councils and Technical committees, currently working on forming an AI Community for India Center. As part of India Leadership team, I am leading Transformation initiatives using GenAI for HR Ops, Finance Ops and Customer Service functions. I lead the AI adoption and awareness program for India Center this year, was leading a key Culture initiative for India Center last year.Strategy | Transformation | AI Industry ConnectsGave a talk about "AI Unleashed - Transforming the everyday world"- in JCE Mysore as part of DevFest Mysuru 2023, Was part of Panel at a Data Observability Event hosted by Google, Telma.AI and RavitShow, Member of Fractal Advisory Board, Was a semi-final jury member in an AI Hackathon organized by Rakuten, Mentored to startups at Techstars Startup Weekend, part of panel in AWS Data CXO Mixers Summit etcIndustry recognitions..100 most influential AI leaders in India by Analytics India Magazine — 2022 - - https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-100/ Top 100 influential Leaders by 3AI - https://awards.3ai.in/ai-makers-100-2023/3AI Thought Leader - https://3ai.in/thought-leaders-3ai/

Listed skills include Risk Management, Business Continuity, Auditing, Management, and 22 others.

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  Analytics Leader

  Koch Technology Center (Ktc)

  Jul 2019 - Present - Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  Leading the Analytics capabilities in India for Koch Industries; Have built the COE from ground up to 200+ strong and have built many different capabilities. As Leader of COE, I am accountable for defining the Global Analytics Strategy, people development, grooming the next set of Leaders, delivering analytics products/solutions, fostering innovation to experiment and build scalable Enterprise-wide solutions. I lead a team of Analytics professionals which consists of Data Scientists, Data… Show more Leading the Analytics capabilities in India for Koch Industries; Have built the COE from ground up to 200+ strong and have built many different capabilities. As Leader of COE, I am accountable for defining the Global Analytics Strategy, people development, grooming the next set of Leaders, delivering analytics products/solutions, fostering innovation to experiment and build scalable Enterprise-wide solutions. I lead a team of Analytics professionals which consists of Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, BI & Visualization Developers and Advanced Analytics Architects Show less