Dr. Hari Saravanabhavan Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

Newark, California, Us

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, In

I am a member of the Board of Studies (Honorary position) at KSOM focussed on the Business Analytics competency as part of the Industry Academia partnership

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

I am part of the Advisory Board (honorary position) at the IBS College (Mumbai) providing strategic inputs to the Institute on short term and long term academic objectives

Bengaluru, Karnataka, In

Boston, Ma, Us

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

I am passionate about driving game-changing analytics advances and delivering value to clients. At Cognizant, my role is to manage the entire Data Sciences and Business Analytics competency and provide cutting-edge solutions for multiple clients globally. Always with an eye toward the future, I provide leadership and vision for executive teams overseeing large pool of employees, and accountability of P&L for the practiceThe following are examples of my achievements:-Created significant measurable business impact for clients.-During the past 18 months, I’ve authored three patents and filed five in Data Sciences and AI. - I received the Brandon Hall Award for best results of a learning program two years in a row for my leadership of the Cognizant Academy of Data Sciences.- In the course of the past four years, I’ve pioneered one-of-a-kind solutions combining quantitative algorithms with human science variables.- I led the creation of Algopedia and Smart Delivery Framework using Machine Learning principles.

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

As Senior Director of Business Analytics, I led teams creating specific analytics solutions for seven industry verticals: Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Communications, Technology and Media Entertainment. For each of these verticals, I owned the P&L and operations responsibility and led client implementation and supported new business strategy. The following are examples of my achievements:-Increased revenue by 50% in the Retail and Consumer goods verticals.- Opened new revenue opportunities by pioneering one of the largest collaborative analytics outcomes-based solutioning and delivery engagements, which our team replicated for other clients.- Earned "Strategic Analytics partner" status by conceptualizing and building scalable Analytics COE engagements for more than 10 marquee clients.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

At IBM, I led teams in transforming high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions for clients representing $25M in revenue. I also held accountability for P&L of F n A, SCM, HR and CRM analytics towers. I managed teams of many disciplines (mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology competencies) to think beyond structured data for analysis and reporting.The following are examples of my achievements:-As a founding member of Analytics Services division, I scaled to 250+ resources.-Led teams creating cutting-edge embedded analytics solutions (Collections Analytics, Spend Analytics) for business operations.- Involved in IBM’s acquisition of Redpill Analytics, a first for the APAC analytics services organization. -Recognized as a key leader during SPSS and Emptoris merger for services collaboration.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

As an Analytics leader, I led the program of embedded analytics intervention for CRM and F&A clients and engaged high-powered teams to deliver on pilot initiatives for analytics competency. In addition to articulating overall vision for the teams responsible for development, marketing and sales, I actively identified prospective clients to set new business priorities.The following are examples of my achievements:-Increased revenue gains by $5M with strategic rollout of new analytics services to existing CRM and F&A clients.-Implemented new analytics services intervention for our top 25 customers in under two years.- Used analytics across shared services, quality, and IT to achieve significant internal operational efficiencies.

New York, Ny, Us

At Genpact Analytics, I successfully oversaw seven portfolios for the GE Money Retail Consumer Finance Marketing Team. Recognized for these efforts, I was promoted to lead the Retail, CPG (FMCG) and Telecom verticals, where I oversaw the deployment and delivery of analytics models and created action plans for innovative analytics interventions.The following are examples of my achievements:-One of only five leaders to move to global accounts (non-GE captive) and replicate the captive success.-Successfully led the creation of new analytics verticals in Retail, Consumer Goods and Telecom.-Created the first of only a few industrialized solutions from Genpact to manage customer churn.

Gurgaon, Haryana, In

Charged with retaining customers, I led operations for India’s most innovative customer retention program of its time. I directed teams of talented resources who developed new services utilizing analytics to promote customer retention and create effective loyalty rewards programs.The following are examples of my achievements:-Company champion for Bharti/India at the Sing Tel alliance.-Used predictive analytics modeling to reduce postpaid customer churn by over 100%.-Launched first-ever prepaid loyalty program in India, Recharge Rewards.

Quincy, Ma, Us

As an Analyst/Senior Analyst, the job involved:a) Database Marketingb) Participating and managing a high impact loyalty program called TOP BANANA over the customer basec) Leading a strategic Data warehouse project from the business perspectived) Drive customer Insight through transaction data captured on the shopper card

A) Involved in developing and Implementing Strategic Business Plan & product portfolio management for Topaz & Laser brands in the domestic and international markets.B) Instrumental in developing an agency selection process (advertising and PR) based on company/brand vision C) Launched Laser Control & Laser Sport in the domestic & International marketsD) Attempted repositioning of the shaving category from a mundane maintenance activity to a high involvement self expression category. E) Launched the Laser Control TVC (through O&M) that was a break through campaign in the shaving category.F) Quoted in leading business publications (Business Standard/Brand Equity) for the repositioning and brand building exercise on Laser.

A) Launched the 1st ever national branded tissue product “Shogun Tissues” in the Indian market.B) Achieved break through Distribution strategy of penetrating Snuggy diapers beyond conventional kirana stores into other stores.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Doctorate In Business Administration/ Phd, Dissertation: Exploring Factors Driving Business Analytics Maturity For Indian Firms

Global Managers Program, International Business Strategy Focussing On Emerging/Growth Markets

Ms, International Business

Mba, Marketing

Bsc. Physics, Physics

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