The Corporate Advisory Board supports the Goizueta Business School through service and engagement, provides the school with insights and guidance on curriculum and initiatives that prepare students for future successes, and provides recommendations for the school to serve as a partner in the lifelong learning journey of alumni and others.

Founded and built the Data Science function and competency for the Merchandising Services organization. Developed and deployed space optimization vision and strategic roadmap that encompass data infrastructure, analytical solutions, business engagement processes, merchandising partnership, and talent. Led a diverse team of Sr Managers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts in developing customer-centric analytics, tools & technology, insights and business processes that drive effective decision making and optimize KPI return on space for THD stores.

- Built and led a global team (US and India) of leaders and analysts in developing analytical methodology and insights that deliver on strategic priorities in store space optimization and merchandising presentation, inventory management and omni-channel supply chain transformation. - Assessed, developed and coached diverse talent. Built the team's knowledge and skills in analytical methods, data visualization and effective communications. - Built and fostered productive relationship with business clients and leaders. Elevated the power of science and analytics to influence and drive business decisions. - Spearheaded the Analytics role in a major cross-functional Apparel & Accessory project, leading analysts to develop demand forecasting methodology and integrating the logic with product procurement and inventory allocation processes and systems. - Led the development of methodology and tools for key space productivity initiatives that drive profitable sales, including space optimization for small store formats (Target Express), micro (planogram) and macro (adjacency) footage and arrangement optimization. The space optimization tool drove annual incremental sales of $50M. - Led the development of methodology and tools for multi-channel inventory management initiatives. The assortment pack optimization tool drives allocation of initial set inventory to 1800+ stores for Apparel businesses. - Designed and implemented a patent-pending algorithm in estimating promotion effectiveness.

- Developed and enhanced mixed-integer programming (MIP) space optimization models to automate divisional store space planning and merchandising, enabling in-store product presentations that drive profitable sales and improve customer experience.- Designed and implemented a patented methodology in store space planning automation.- Led projects and partnered with system development teams and business clients to roll out end-to-end space planning solutions.- Designed and captained the first Business Intelligence & Analytics Intern Program at Target.- Managed and mentored summer interns

- Designed and implemented optimization models for embedded software in electro-hydraulic valve systems launched for Eaton's mobile off-road market. - Directed an offshore team of 6 engineers in India. Trained and developed team members in technical skills and business knowledge. Led time-critical projects including developing test plans, simulation, and trouble-shooting.