Roochir Purani
Allentown
Summary
Insight-driven Chief Data and Analytics Officer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in data visualization, predictive analytics, and big data management. Excel at strategic decision-making, leadership, and communication; skills that enhance the ability to achieve organizational goals through informed insights.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
IBM
Armonk
04.2007 - Current
- Led data strategy initiatives to enhance business decision-making.
- Developed analytics frameworks to drive insights across various departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions effectively.
- Managed data governance policies to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Facilitated workshops to promote data literacy among stakeholders.
- Championed the adoption of innovative data-driven approaches within the organization.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success of analytics projects.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing processes by analyzing historical data.
- Partnered with IT teams to ensure that data infrastructure was optimized for maximum efficiency.
- Implemented advanced analytics techniques such as natural language processing, sentiment analysis, and text mining.
- Directed efforts towards creating an environment that is conducive for innovation within the organization.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing systems architecture to identify areas where improvements could be made.
- Maintained relationships with external vendors providing services related to analytics or big data platforms.
- Developed predictive models using machine learning algorithms to forecast future outcomes.
- Led cross-functional working groups focused on improving operational efficiencies utilizing advanced analytical techniques.
- Ensured proper documentation of all deliverables produced by the analytics team.
- Created and managed a team of data analysts and scientists to build models, analyze trends, and develop insights from large datasets.
- Provided guidance on best practices related to governance, security, privacy, compliance, scalability, reliability, availability, performance optimization, storage management.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive data strategy to ensure the organization was leveraging its data assets effectively.
- Organized workshops and seminars to educate staff about new developments in technology or methodologies related to analytics.
- Monitored industry trends in order to keep up with current technologies used in big data analytics.
- Managed the design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise-level BI solutions such as Tableau and Power BI.
- Integrated disparate sources of structured and unstructured data into a single platform for analysis.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
Enterprise Architect
Air Products & Chemicals
Allentown
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Designed enterprise architecture frameworks to enhance system integration and efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to support strategic initiatives and innovation.
Education
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA 01.2000 - 01.2002
Skills
- Data strategy
- Predictive modeling
- Data governance
- Machine learning
Certification
- Business Process Expert
- Enterprise Architect
- Master Level, DAMA International
Timeline
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
IBM
04.2007 - Current
Enterprise Architect
Air Products & Chemicals
01.2000 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
01.2000 - 01.2002